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I was sitting at my desk with my earbuds in, doing pretty much nothing because I know double-tasking isn’t good as everyone says – it actually hurts our concentration. I spent an hour doing meaningless tasks, an excuse to listen to music yet still do “work.” Finally, it was 7 PM. And guess what? I had homework. A lot of Read more...
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One of the true Pleasantonians is Claire. She grew up participating in many local programs at the Firehouse Arts Center, which made a tremendous impact on her life as acting is who she is today. Claire enjoys various art forms, such as acting, photography, podcasting and bullet journaling. Her acting journey began in the first grade when she didn’t get Read more...
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By Kanchan Naik Days, nights, seasons, years. The natural clock ticks against the earth, every passing moment slipping out of our fingers. This manipulated, misused version of the earth that we have grown accustomed to holds nothing but a sense of inevitability — an echo of the centuries of mistakes we have made as a civilization. There is no more Read more...
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In the attempts to prepare students for the real workplace atmosphere schools started to implement group projects and tests. As a high school student with extensive experience in honors classes, I know the good and bad side of the group work. While group testing can help students gain a deeper understanding of the material, it presents skewed scores due to Read more...
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School is well underway, and some of us are feeling the pressure; a new, tougher year is upon us. During this time, it can be hard to protect your sanity sometimes. That’s why we’re giving you 5 easy ways to de-stress so you’re not a zombie by month 2. 1) Meditate: this is super easy to do, and costs you Read more...
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The City of Pleasanton rests on the shoulders of many dedicated and diverse community members. Many of them often go uncredited for the positivity and creative spirit that they bring to Pleasanton on a day to day basis. On Tuesday, I had the opportunity to speak with one of them. Ms. Teresa Parham, the Senior Teen Librarian, shared her Read more...
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by Hiya, News Team Contributor On July 29 at around 8:20 pm, a 2-acre brush fire broke out in Livermore. There were no reports of injuries or structural damage, as the fire was quickly contained. Living in California, we are no strangers to fires. According to a survey released by the Public Policy Institute of California, 71% of Californians voted Read more...
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From Margaret, News Team Contributor Music is an intriguing art form that has captivated audiences of all backgrounds for centuries. Its uniqueness largely stems from the fact that it is the only language that can be spoken and understood without a single word being uttered. I had the privilege of interviewing Mrs. Rimma Radayeva, the owner of the Radayeva Music Read more...
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From Anastasia, News Team Contributor Amazon has currently opened 14 Amazon Go grocery stores four of which are located in San Francisco. Many of us already use self-checkout in local stores like Walmart, Safeway, Target and more, Amazon Go takes this technology to the next level to avoid lines and make shopping all-around more enjoyable. All a customer has Read more...
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The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet.” ~Aristotle The roots of education may be bitter, but they are also worth thousands of dollars in modern-day America. For even a single slice of this supposed academic “fruit”, high school students must first cross the hurdle that is the SAT — a grueling three hour long standardized test Read more...
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