February 08 >> News

Budget cuts mean less funding for MVHS

by Manpreet Kalra

In Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger’s State of the State address on Thursday, January 10th, the governor proposed statewide cuts which, among other things such as public parks and historical sites, will impact public education including the funding for MVHS. During his address to the state of California, Schwarzenegger explained that we are currently in a $14.5 billion deficit and issued ten percent cuts in virtually every state department. More...

One Laptop Per Child revolutionizes charity

by Oliwia Baney

On January 3rd, Intel publicized its separation from One Lap Top Per Child (OLPC), a non-profit company which designed and created the XO laptop. The XO laptop, previously known as the 2B1, is a special laptop created for children in underdeveloped countries. More...

Presidential race continues

by Daniel Lubarov

The 2008 presidential election is looking to be one of the closest yet, with no clear favorite in either political party. With economic unease and ongoing foreign affairs, the outcome of the election is sure to have a major historical impact. More...

Chester's Shorts

by Anthony Alexander

An overview of upcoming events at Mountain View High School. More...

Seniors plan class trip to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

by Bernadette Hsu

Seniors Jerrica Fritzley and Chad Collishaw are organizing a senior trip to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico in June to allow the class of 2008 to unite one last time. Although the exact dates have not yet been set, the weeklong trip to Cabo San Lucas is tentatively scheduled for the week after graduation. More...

ASB to hold first annual talent show

by David Wallace

The Associated Student Body (ASB) will hold a student talent show, Mountain View High School's first talent show in recent years, on February 8th in the theater during lunch. According to ASB member Senior Richard Yu, "this is the first ever ASB-run, completely free student talent show." More...

MVHS to offer broadcast journalism class for 08-09

by Jennifer Ho

Mountain View High School will be offering Broadcast Journalism, a new practical arts course, next year. The class, in which students will create broadcasts featuring announcements to be aired each morning, will be taught by English and Drama Teacher Ron Huizing. More...

Algebra II classes are full

by Keerthi Venkat

Students at MVHS who were not formerly enrolled in regular Algebra II have been unable to transfer into these courses for second semester. Students in Algebra II Honors were unable to switch into the lower level class because of specific restrictions. More...

World in brief

by Erick Serrano-Cortez

A summary of some recent events. More...

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