Employee of the Month: Jen Villarina
September 30, 2009
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]
Smart shoppers stay in style
written by Laurel Fujii · September 17, 2009
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]
The Fray recieves massive fanfare
written by Megan Powell · September 17, 2009
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]
Twitter fails to impress
written by Liz Scott · September 17, 2009
The concept is so simple – explain what you’re doing or how you’re feeling in 140 words or less – that it caters to the ADD-ridden teenage population surprisingly well. It is often referred to as “microblogging.” Twitter has become the newest overnight Internet sensation, but unlike the rest... [Read more]
Theater department anticipates upcoming production Little Me
written by Mary Hesterwerth · April 3, 2009
The next production the theatre department has in store for students is Little Me, a Sid Caesar style comedy that has seen the likes of Broadway and theatre arts director Arlene Hood’s past. “It’s hilarious because it was written as the star vehicle for Sid Caesar,” Hood said, “It’s a goofy... [Read more]
The Explorer interviews Amy Kuney
April 3, 2009
THE EXPLORER: How’d you get involved with Moreau? AMY KUNEY: My manager has been booking me at high schools for the last couple of months. I started doing universities but a lot of artists are doing universities, so we’ve been trying to go against the grain. A lot of times, I play for assemblies.... [Read more]
Student interest leads to out-of-class writing
written by Matt Maxion · April 3, 2009
Maybe one shouldn’t judge a book by its cover. Walking down the halls amid a swarming pool of students, one may never guess—unless with the power of clairvoyance—the number of aspiring writers they pass. “A lot of people wouldn’t expect me to write or be as deep as I am,” junior Jenae Galang... [Read more]
Watchmen film creates unease
written by Lawson Navarro · March 17, 2009
Remember a movie called V For Vendetta? A masked anarchist plans to blow up Parliament to bring down the corrupt, totalitarian government of Britain. In the film, the protagonist, V, embodies the revolutionary ideals he preaches and stresses the importance of government being run by, and for the people.... [Read more]
Employee of the month
written by Rachel Vegas · March 17, 2009
The phone rings inside 3rd Street Hydroponics, a quaint gardening warehouse in downtown Oakland. Hearing this, junior Amanda Lopes rushes towards the stairs in hope of answering the call, only to fall down the whole flight in front of the thirty or so customers in the shop. “It was so embarrassing!”... [Read more]
Student duo produces beats and sounds
written by Clifford Pham · March 17, 2009
The Sound Invaders are two creative and intuitive artists. These two juniors, Justin Totten and JC Dela Cuesta, are beat makers. “We both share a passion for old school, underground hip-hop, and jazz,” Totten said. “We both have our own separate styles, but together we create a sound... [Read more]
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