Leadership welcomes Las Lomas students
December 15, 2010 • Matt Barney, Staff Writer
Filed under News
Las Lomas High School leadership students, numbering 35 in all, came to CVHS to see what it was like on Nov. 30. Our leadership class, numbering 37, was tasked with being their tour guide for the day so the Las Lomas students went to all of our leadership’s classes as a shadow. This includes having... Read more »
Varsity girls soccer means discipline
December 15, 2010 • Jason Hazari, Staff Writer
Filed under Sports
This year’s CVHS varsity girls soccer team is seeking to match, if not top, last year’s overall 27-0-2 record. With the intense conditioning and practicing, this season’s disciplined team will be the team to beat. “Practices can be a lot of running; it’s sometimes torture,” said senior Elham... Read more »
Trojans grieve over “Grizzly” defeat
December 15, 2010 • Daniel Chung, Staff Writer
Filed under Sports
After much anticipation for their first playoff appearance in many years, the Trojans ultimately left San Ramon disappointed as Cal High won decisively 47 – 0. On Nov. 19, the Trojans submitted to a stronger Cal High, ranked 15th in the state. Throughout the four quarters, the Cal High Grizzlies had... Read more »
Cross country teams finish tough seasons
December 15, 2010 • Sarah Gilchriese and Max Kahane, A&E Editor and Staff Writer
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Girls: Mud, sweat, and tears mixed together Saturday Nov. 20 at the NCS girls’ varsity cross country race at Hayward High School. The dynamic Castro Valley girls placed fourth in the division one race, which unfortunately didn’t qualify them to advance as a team to the state meet. Although the team... Read more »
Varsity boys soccer team battles
December 15, 2010 • Nic Barradas, Feature Editor
Filed under Sports
Though Trojans battled hard, they failed to place in this year’s winter tournament. Boys varsity soccer played a total of four games to end their preseason. Although they failed to grab their first win, they showcased what we can expect to see during the year: a strong Trojan defense with strong communication... Read more »
Harry Potter brings new action and excitement
December 15, 2010 • Andie Smith, Staff Writer
Filed under Entertainment
The astonishingly successful film adaptations of J. K. Rowling’s Harry Potter books are coming to a fan-saddening close after almost ten years of movie magic. The latest adaptation of the series, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part One, hit theaters on Nov. 19. Part two will arrive in theaters... Read more »
“Paranormal Activity 2″ too scary to watch
December 15, 2010 • Yoon Jung, Staff Writer
Filed under Entertainment
It is hard to find second films of some original movie series that satisfy their fans. However, if Paranormal Activity 1 still remains as one of the most psychologically disturbing movies of all times, you can expect the next in the series, Paranormal Activity 2, to possess your mind once again. People... Read more »
NBA 2K11’s realistic animation astounds video game players
December 15, 2010 • John London, Staff Writer
Filed under Entertainment
“Become the greatest” was the quote that captured millions of fans for the new video game NBA 2K11. Released on October 5, 2010, NBA 2K11 quickly fell off shelves in stores all across the country. They used this quote to sum up the game because it has something no other game, or someone (to be more... Read more »
CVHS clubs strive to make a difference
December 15, 2010 • Anna Balassone, Staff Writer
Filed under Features
Smart Energy Club: Every week, CVHS produces 80,000 pounds of trash. Smart Energy Club is dedicated to changing that statistic and making CVHS a cleaner and more eco-friendly campus. By encouraging waste reduction, recycling, and energy conservation, the club’s members are helping to reduce our... Read more »
O’Brien brings home gold in bio competition
December 15, 2010 • Holden Parks, Staff Writer
Filed under Features
Biotechnology teacher Laura O’Brien recently returned from a trip to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where she participated in a synthetic biology competition. She, a team of high school students and Stanford undergraduate and graduate students had been working since last spring... Read more »