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0 Summer Bridge Programs Prepare Incoming Freshman - Allison Silverman, David Schmitt
M-A's two summer bridge programs, Compass and the Honors Institute, work to give incoming freshmen both academic support and more comfort with the school in preparation for the upcoming school year. Compass serves anywhere from 80 to 100 students, depending on enrollment, and provides a general brush-up on basic math and . . . (Continue Reading)
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5 Past CAHSEE Results Promising - Charlotte Lee
M-A's 2010–11 CAHSEE results showed increasing passing rates among most demographic subgroups of students by the end of their senior year. Overall, approximately 94.6 percent or 422,558 students in the Class of 2011 successfully passed both the English-language arts (ELA) and the mathematics portions of the CAHSEE by the end . . . (Continue Reading)
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4 Plugged In, Tuned Out - Madeline Dutton-Gillett
Walking through the halls of M-A you see that almost every student has ear buds hanging from the top of their shirts or stuck in their ears. Today’s teens seem to constantly be hooked into their music, but due to M-A’s “Electronic Free Zone” policy during class, students are forced . . . (Continue Reading)
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8 Rocketship Schools Launching Students to Success - Allison Silverman
Two years ago, a vacant lot lay strikingly in the center of the residential neighborhood, home only to drug deals. Now Los Suenos Academy stands there, supporting education in the community. Run by Rocketship, a local charter company based in Palo Alto and organizing schools across San Jose, Los Suenos' goal . . . (Continue Reading)
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6 Mike Cottrell: M-A’s Own Vietnam Veteran - Madeline Dutton-Gillett and Megan Kurtz
In this day and age it is hard for young people to imagine being drafted into a war, but back in the 1960s and 1970s it was reality for many American men, including M-A grad Mike Cottrell. Cottrell, class of 1960, was drafted into the Vietnam War in 1966 after finishing . . . (Continue Reading)
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7 Happy Valentine’s Day [VIDEO] - Gavin Rea
Valentine's Day has come again and what better way to welcome it than with love-inspired doodles and pleasant instrumentals. . . . (Continue Reading)
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4 A Palace for Slugs: UC Santa Cruz Review - Melissa Gaherty
Once I arrived, I was asked whether I would prefer a walk through a lush forest to a cave, adventuring through dirt and foliage, or a stroll down the lengthy beach to watch the sunset, or maybe even a visit to the little city of Santa Cruz, filled with cute . . . (Continue Reading)
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18 Private Schools vs. M-A: Where the Real Differences Lie - Hannah Ellefritz
As perhaps one of the largest and best-known public high schools in the area, M-A educates a vast student body that may appear overwhelmingly populated or diverse when compared to private schools nearby. Public and private learning experiences differ, and M-A is often perceived negatively by neighboring private schools because of an . . . (Continue Reading)
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11 Poll: Most Adorable Animal Video - Nicky Mullen and Will Hickman
[poll id="86"] Have you ever tickled a slow loris? No, we didn't think so Like pandas but red We feel for sleepy bear MEET THEM!! ice skate better than you Holla at cute pandas.....holla at them! Christmas puppies be mad cute. Snoozin' bruh Oak Knoll got nuffin' Ears fuh dayzz . . . (Continue Reading)
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1Nanda Revamps Ravenswood Education FoundationNanda Renueva la Fundación Educativa de Ravenswood- Charlotte Lee, Megan Kurtz
Director Renu Nanda spearheaded a new donation program for the Ravenswood Education Foundation, raising awareness and money for the District. Four years ago, Jen Novak founded the Ravenswood Education Foundation with the goal of raising money for the Ravenswood City School District. Renu Nanda became the Executive Director in Aug. 2011. . . . (Continue Reading)
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5 Arguing to Victory: M-A Debate - Charlotte Lee
M-A's debate team has grown substantially in recent years, providing an arena for students who want to argue and research as well as enjoy the social aspects of debate. Though it began as a two-person club in the early 2000s, M-A’s debate team has now evolved into a substantial organization currently including eleven . . . (Continue Reading)
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2 Party Games Gone Wrong - Amy Kim
Characterized by food, friends, and festivities, parties are hailed as places to let loose and have fun. However, many popular party games are surprisingly dangerous, hiding potential for broken bones or even death. When at your next party, beware of the following: Chubby Bunny: This game involves sticking as many marshmallows . . . (Continue Reading)
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1 A Journey Through Time
A new whiteboarding installment inspired by the theme of life featuring: the ascent of man, the beginning of life, a brick wall and the seashore, exploring the world on both macro and micro scales. Once again, exceptional music pulled from creative commons. Enjoy! . . . (Continue Reading)
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1 How To Stay Awake In Class - Seini Moimoi
It hits you as soon as the teacher opens his mouth. You sit there fighting a silent war, but it’s hopeless. Your heavy eyelids close and your head falls, dropping down to your desk. Pretty soon, you’re just gone. There are many reasons why students struggle to stay awake during class. . . . (Continue Reading)
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