On Course oversight sparks unease among students
written by Aakash Hazari · March 17, 2009
Despite school policy, the February issue of the On Course newsletter printed many students’ GPAs, stirring much controversy amongst not only students, but also parents. “It was just an honest mistake,” Communications Coordinator Christine Kosmicki explained. While the publication was... [Read more]
Court ruling allows private schools to expel gays
written by Allison Murray · March 17, 2009
After years of progress towards equality for all, the gay rights community suffered a setback with the January California Supreme Court ruling (Jane Doe v. Cal. Lutheran H.S.) that gives private schools the license to discriminate against their students. After questions concerning the sexuality of two... [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]
Students consider Lenten sacrifices
written by Ming Yin · March 17, 2009
Lent. To many, the word brings to mind forty days of grueling self-sacrifice, fish burgers in the lunch line, an Ash Wednesday Mass, or a personal goal to give up Facebook-although temptation lies in every laptop. “This year, I’m not going to cuss and I’m going to lay off of social... [Read more]
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