Deluna’s musical talent hits all the right notes
written by Amanda Sawit · March 17, 2009
Junior Mariel Deluna sat under the blinding beam of spotlights during last month’s “Saturday Moreau Live” talent show, hands moving expertly across black and white keys while her rendition of Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah” echoed through the auditorium to the delight... [Read more]
Ear piercing methods vary in safety and popularity
written by Cassie Crosby · March 17, 2009
Hands on his ears, senior Sergio Reyes runs his fingers across his small gauges and his industrial bar. “I had to choose between an industrial or an eyebrow piercing,” Reyes said. “The bar looked really cool, so I went with that.” Although Moreau seems to have strict rules for... [Read more]
Losing your hearing to everyday noises
written by Emilio Ronquillo · March 17, 2009
An iPod can be more harmful to your health than a revving chainsaw will ever be. That’s because an iPod can be cranked up to a maximum of 120 decibels, versus the 110 decibels produced by a standard chainsaw. With the proliferation of personal music players, more kids are suffering from hearing... [Read more]
You are cordially invited to my extravagant eighteenth
written by Jillian Luchsinger · March 17, 2009
A hotel ballroom for a night, $18,000. Invitations for 200 family members and friends, $500. A knockout dress, $600. The perfect coming of age party to remember, priceless. As a tradition in several cultures and societies, there is an importance on celebrating when young woman reaching a certain age. “My... [Read more]
Freshmen to deal with new UC standards
written by Sarah Malik · March 17, 2009
The world may not end in 2012 as believed in by legend, but getting into a University of California will become a less hectic ordeal. In February, UC Regents made an important decision regarding future applicants and their chances of becoming eligible to go to a UC. The Regents have not only increased... [Read more]
Chen gains U.S. citizenship
written by Brian Graham · March 17, 2009
Eighteen years is how long it takes for a newborn child to legally become an adult. It’s also how long Chinese and Computer Science teacher Henny Chen held a Green Card. Chen will give up that Green Card on March 4 when she becomes a United States citizen by taking the Oath of Allegiance at Oakland’s... [Read more]
New baby joins Gibson family
written by Leslie Files · March 17, 2009
Kerrie Gibson, Moreau science teacher and athletic trainer, became a mom on January 12 when she and her husband Jim adopted their new baby boy, Benjamin Daniel. After thinking about adoption for five years on Gibson received a call on January 12 from her adoption counselor letting her know that a perspective... [Read more]
Moreau’s modified exit exam ensures student success
written by Rachel Vegas · March 17, 2009
No seniors want their whole high school career to be made or broken by one test. Though public school students are used to an exit exam, private schools are not required to give their students exit exams. Moreau, however, developed its own exit exam, under the direction of then vice president Ed Macintosh,... [Read more]
Saints and Scholars evens academic playing field
written by Matt Maxion · March 17, 2009
Having a learning difference may result in an automatic disconnection from other students; it may result in insecurity. And it may seem daunting to arise from these shortcomings. But there is one constant-they’re never alone. The Saints and Scholars (SAS) program, a support program assisting students... [Read more]
Students benefit from block scheduling
written by Cassie Marazita · March 17, 2009
Hayward-Tuesday, February 10, 400 angry students, teachers and supporters rallied outside of the Hayward Unified School District in an attempt to keep their beloved block schedule, which has been slated for revision. As the rally continued, angry teachers stated that their version of the block schedule... [Read more]
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