Killing of Trayvon Martin brings latent racism to the forefront
March 29, 2012 • Reyna Garcia, Sports Editor
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Picture in your mind a teenage boy walking along, hood up, talking on his cell phone. Do you see him? Now imagine that he is black. Does that change your view of him? Does he seem suspicious now? Would you shy away from him in passing? Seventeen-year-old Trayvon Martin was walking home from a convenience... Read more »
Decline in “shadow jobs” leaves grim prospects for job market
March 29, 2012 • Rebecca Fong, Photo Editor
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My upcoming induction into adult life at the end of this school year and the poor job economy into which I will also enter often reminds me of an article I read online some time ago about something called a “shadow job.” This is not to be confused with job shadowing, mind you, which is the practice... Read more »
Save our Earth
March 29, 2012 • Victoria Liang, Staff Writer
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As you take a deep breath, the strong stink of burnt plastic and the odor of the week-old rotten butter attacks your senses. Not only that, but you can also feel the pollution in the air. You walk away from these smells and you can hear the crunch of broken glass every step that you take. This could... Read more »
Learning the “true meaning” of Pops
March 16, 2012 • Anna Balassone, Editor-in-Chief
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No four-letter word inspires quite as much excitement and anticipation in the hearts of CVHS choir students as the word “Pops.” Maybe it is the sleepless nights, the new friendships, or the bliss of performing. Or maybe it is even more. This year, along with singing in the Pops Concert numbers... Read more »
We need our teachers
March 5, 2012 • Victoria Liang, Staff Writer
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We all grew up with teachers by our sides. I remember the teachers that I loved, and I also remembered those that I hated. But even the teachers that I have hatred for have left some fond memories that I will never forget. I remember those who scolded me for talking without raising my hand, and those... Read more »
My transfer from O’Dowd to CVHS
March 5, 2012 • Fassa Sar, Staff Writer
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Exactly one year ago I attended one of the biggest basketball games of the season, with CVHS going against archrival Bishop O’Dowd. Loud roars of the anxious crowd pumped up both teams. For this heated game, I dressed in all yellow and black, made signs and every time O’Dowd made a point I screamed,... Read more »
Kick out the “freakers,” we say
March 5, 2012
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It’s the first major dance of the year, Castro Valley High School’s annual Winterball. You wait in line with your friends, eager to get inside the cafeteria, and, subsequently, the dance floor. A few minutes later, your bags and coats are checked in and you’re ready to hit the gym for a few hours... Read more »
Equal opportunity is a joke
February 29, 2012 • Emily Courchaine, Staff Writer
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Many people seem to be under the impression that the majority of Americans are given equal opportunity because everyone can attend a public school and move on to get a job or go to college with enough hard work. The fact is, however, that a huge determining factor in people’s success is not their personal... Read more »
Ruling declaring Proposition 8 unconstitutional is correct, says the Olympian
February 29, 2012
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We at The Olympian approve of the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal’s ruling that Proposition 8 is unconstitutional. But the fight against Proposition 8 is not over yet; defenders will likely appeal the case to the U.S. Supreme Court. For now, the Court of Appeals has put a “stay on the decision,”... Read more »
Trojan Den shouldn’t compromise decency for school spirit
February 24, 2012 • Cheyenne Donatello, Staff Writer
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What is the boundary between school spirit and becoming a disturbance to the game? During the CVHS vs. Bishop O’Dowd boys varsity basketball game, I was standing amongst the Trojan Den in a mixture of chaos and cheering. There is no doubt that the Trojan Den is the loudest section in the audience;... Read more »
