Annual Achievement Rally shows students a different side of Foothill

April 22, 2011 • Evelyn Minaise, Features Editor  
Filed under News, Top Stories

Riley Murtagh’s (’12) voice rumbled through the loud speakers, and Phoebe Brown’s (’12) giggle echoed among the crowd – next year’s emcees kicked off Foothill High School’s annual Achievement Rally on Friday, April 15. The Achievement Rally is an opportunity for Foothill success stories... Read more »

Turm-oil, Vices of prices.

April 22, 2011 • Chiara Phillips, Staff Reporter  
Filed under News

All over California, oil prices have shot up dramatically, causing drivers to question whether the privilege of driving a car is really worth the price of gas. Even in gas stations around Pleasanton, one cannot help but notice the higher prices. Some say the price of gas may inflate to as high as five... Read more »

Special sport stirs squabble

April 22, 2011 • chiara phillips, staff reporter  
Filed under Sports

For years, sports have been a critical part of the American lifestyle. From baseball and basketball to football and soccer, Americans continue to enjoy all this and more. However, as America continues to grow and sports mature, so does technology. With the introduction of the Nintendo Wii and its remote... Read more »

YouTube: An age of exploitation

April 22, 2011 • chiara phillips, staff reporter  
Filed under Opinions

For decades, family and friends have enjoyed many get-togethers, either laughing at embarrassing photographs or giggling incessantly over home movies, all at the expense of their respective family and friends. Nowadays, however, more than just a group of people lay witness to one’s most awkward and... Read more »

Kids help kids in court

April 22, 2011 • Steven Hopper  
Filed under Student Life

Every year, hundreds of juvenile offenders are punished in the U.S. court system. Many of these youths become resentful and revert to their troublesome behavior. However, to counteract and help rehabilitate at-risk youths, the Tri Valley Youth Court has been created to try young people by a court and... Read more »

MCC ends the week with another entertaining Friday performance

April 12, 2011 • Evelyn Minaise, Features Editor  
Filed under News, Top Stories

Friday, Friday, gotta get down on Friday – MCC style! To wrap up 2011’s MCC week, Multicultural Club hosted its annual Friday afternoon assembly to present the many cultures our school has to offer. The rally started on a very supportive note when the Japanese, Do Something, and multiple other clubs... Read more »