Despite growing classes, Choir finds harmony

A 6-foot tall senior passes a chair to a diminutive sophomore, motioning him to get ready for Choir teacher Evan Alparone’s routine warm-ups. Upper-classmen and lower-classmen alike rush to the center of the room, preparing to sing along to the jaunty chords rising from the piano. In most classes such... [Read more]

Jockin’ JC: October Monthly Music Review

PHOENIX Pop-rock/ Alternative Do you enjoy creatively orchestrated guitar lines? Or 80’s sounding synth’s coupled with warm vocals? Phoenix is a French pop-rock band that performs their songs in English. Phoenix was formed by Laurent Brancowitz, who grew up in the thriving French pop culture that... [Read more]

Employee of the Month: Jen Villarina

Most people don’t usually associate the words “pediatric dentistry” with “typical teen job.” But typical is the last word one would use to describe the occupation of senior Jen Villarina. Ever wonder who fills out those “Your appointment is due” postcards?  Although some teens might find... [Read more]

Games offer rewards, present time management problems

Wait for it…wait for it…BAM, the river card is the ace of spades which gives you the royal flush you needed to win the 2.3 million dollar pot. This is the anticipation that one will get while enjoying a nice competitive game of poker, one of the hundreds of games on Facebook. Facebook’s wide variety... [Read more]

H1/N1 scare prompts precaution

Some people started looking at each other suspiciously when Principal Lauren Lek came on MCTV during ninth period Wednesday, Aug 19. Her first few words, “Good Afternoon Moreau Catholic,” seemed pretty normal. The mention of sickness, however, caused a stir among the student body, and for the next... [Read more]

Smart shoppers stay in style

When junior Tyler Shiroma was a freshman, she wanted to wear skinny jeans, but everyone else wore flares and bootcuts. Not many places were selling the skinny style yet, so she didn’t spend money when she tapered, or sewed her own pants in, to make them skinny. This fall, there are cheap ways to get... [Read more]

Frosh experience spiritual journey

One of the more subtle changes you may not be aware off at Moreau this year is the new Spiritual Portfolio Project. This year all freshmen will be required by the theology department to create a spiritual portfolio, an on-going project for all four years of high school. This new change came about after... [Read more]

In with jeans out with the blue

This school year, students are allowed to wear jeans to school as long as they are not any shade of blue. The new policy was made in response to the imitation jeans that became so popular last year. “The change came about from the decision and suggestions from the administration, staff, parents, and... [Read more]

The Fray recieves massive fanfare

Picnics, sunbathing, and live music are all universal symbols of summer. On August 1, The Fray and Jack’s Mannequin brought all of these together in one evening. Fans from all over the Bay Area piled into the lawn section of Shoreline Amphitheatre for the two piano bands, with blankets, wicker baskets... [Read more]

Coldplay brings the heat

On July 13th 2009, Coldplay, one of the biggest British alternative rock currently around, came to the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View to play a sold out show to a crowd of over 30,000 people. The show began promptly at 6 with quirky opening acts Kitty Daisy and Lewis, a British rockabilly trio,... [Read more]

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