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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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From Arnav Singh, News Team Contributor You might have known that July 19, 2019 marked the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission, which put the first man on the moon. It was a great time to explore the past accomplishments of space travel, but it also made us wonder what the future holds. Technology has become much more advanced Read more...
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Written by Arnav Singh E3 2019 was a unique and great experience. Not only were tons of hyped and truly interesting games announced, we got official news about Microsoft’s upcoming Xbox Scarlett and the brand new Google Stadia, marking Google’s entrance into the console wars. Sony was not present at E3, however they have given information about the PS5. For Read more...
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From Kanchan, News Team Contributor A few weeks ago, I had the privilege of visiting the HOBY Norcal Youth Seminar — a three day leadership program dedicated to empowering sophomores from across the state. To be quite honest, I had no idea what I had signed up for when my school’s guidance counselor recommended me for HOBY. But by some Read more...
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By: Halyna Radchuk, Guest Writer My name is Halyna Radchuk, I am 15 years old and I am currently living in Pleasanton. I wanted to share with you my experience as an exchange student! When I was about 11 I dreamed to study abroad, more precisely, in the U.S. I was watching all of the American high school movies full Read more...
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Thanksgiving is just around the corner and people are already starting to make plans. For anyone looking for a social and entertaining time, the 2017 Tri-Valley Community Outreach dinner is the perfect place to be. The Thanksgiving dinner will be held November 23rd from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM at St. Raymond Catholic Church, and is looking to serve families, Read more...
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Pleasanton Unified School District is starting the 2017-18 school year with a new superintendent, David Haglund. Haglund comes from Santa Ana Unified School District, where he helped supervise academic programs. Prior to this, Haglund worked in the Riverside School District, serving as both the director of educational options and the assistant superintendent of instructional support. Haglund has also taught social Read more...
