Occupy Oakland has no credibility
Written by Benjamin Dunn · March 7, 2012
After a cold winter and a couple months of lying dormant, the Occupy Movement has reappeared to fight what it calls corporate greed by the top 1% of the US population. Last Saturday, Occupy Oakland planned a “Move in Day,” where it planned to turn an abandoned building into a political... (more...)
The Future of Foothill’s Orchestra
Written by Benjamin Dunn · October 4, 2011
Orchestra at Foothill is sort of like a growing flower: give it some time and it will bloom into something more beautiful than what it once was. Erik Nishimori, the orchestra and jazz band teacher, has much planned for this year. Besides the usual winter and spring concerts that orchestra usually... (more...)
France begins religious discrimination?
Written by Benjamin Dunn · May 12, 2011
France recently passed a law that prohibited people from wearing head coverings in public. Within days of the ban, two women were fined for wearing burqas in public, bringing up the question: has France gotten a bit carried away with its laws? Most of the French population has expressed outrage... (more...)
With Mubarak gone, Egypt still in crisis
Written by Benjamin Dunn · May 12, 2011
“Be careful what you wish for” perfectly describes the current situation in Egypt. With Hosni Mubarak removed as the president of Egypt, it seems as if the protester’s calls for justice have been answered. However, a month later we find the Egyptians fighting another battle: this time... (more...)
YouTube Ads: Good or Bad?
Written by Benjamin Dunn · February 24, 2011
After a normal day of school, you come back to the comfort of your house and hit that button that turns the computer on. A few minutes of waiting, you’re on YouTube, searching for your favorite comedian, commentator, musician or music video. You click on it and you are greeted with an ad... (more...)
Unrest engulfs Egypt
Written by Benjamin Dunn · February 22, 2011
The Egyptian population has finally had enough of President Mubarak’s term in office of 30 years. To demonstrate their disapproval, nationwide protests began on January 25, and are continuing as you read this text. Thousands of people in major cities like Cairo and Alexandria joined in an... (more...)
Foothill student wins $1000 scholarship
Written by Benjamin Dunn · February 2, 2011
Rahul Doraiswami (’11) recently won an Intel Scholarship of $1000. After participating in an arduous nationwide competition, Doraiswami was awarded the semi-finalist place for his contribution of a diagnosis machine for prostate cancer. The competition began in September and despite the... (more...)
Kinect fun gaming, but doesn’t wow
Written by Benjamin Dunn · December 16, 2010
Microsoft has made an addition to its successful line of Xbox products: the Xbox Kinect. Unveiled in fall, 2010, the Xbox Kinect has been called a “controller-free gaming and entertainment experience” that is based around a web-cam like system. Unlike the Nintendo Wii and the Playstation... (more...)
Holiday rink canceled
Written by Benjamin Dunn · October 22, 2010
Pleasanton’s holiday ice rink has been unanimously vetoed for this year by the City Council. Last year, it was hoped that the rink would generate money, and attract shoppers to the Downtown area; however, this did not happen. Operating the rink cost $292,000, but only generated $217,000 in... (more...)