Top game apps keep students challenged
Emily Mun, Staff Writer
April 29, 2013
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Since the popularity of smart phones has risen, many useful and entertaining apps have been created and used for the enjoyment of all. Game apps have captured the hearts of all people from the youngest toddlers to the “technologically-challenged” older generations. Within the top 10 game apps,... Read more »
Digital design students work on creating a new app
Ye Rim Park, Staff Writer
April 29, 2013
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Students looking for a new app to download should consider making their own. That’s what a few students in Steve Armstrong’s Digital Design for the Web class have been working on this year. Juniors Troy Wilkinson and Dennis Naroditskiy, and senior Robert Larkins are three students who are currently... Read more »
Shopping and social apps rise in popularity
Marisol Montes, Staff Writer
April 29, 2013
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Kids walking down the streets and hanging out in school are glued to their phones, texting and playing apps. From social networking apps to store apps, students are using a variety of apps available to them. In the iTunes app store, the Top Paid App right now is Whatsapp. This app is all about... Read more »
Cities heatin’ up spring fever- San Francisco
Emily Jones, News Editor
March 19, 2013
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If you thought you had seen and done it all in San Francisco, think again. From the relaxed and bright Marina district to the fast-paced and vibrant downtown, follow one of these itineraries to find out how you can stretch the most out of the City by the Bay’s seven-mile length this spring break. Itinerary... Read more »
Cities heatin’ up spring fever- Santa Cruz
Joyce Ho, Staff Writer
March 19, 2013
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From its miles of warm, sun-kisssed sand, lush forests, brilliant ocean waves, and fun, friendly vibe, Santa Cruz embodies all the characteristics of a relaxing destination for spring break. The Boardwalk, one of the more well-known parts of Santa Cruz, attracts thousands of visitors annually. It... Read more »
College town attracts people around the bay for its music, thrift stores, and food
Joshua Gu, News Editor
March 19, 2013
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Berkeley is often referred to as the hipster capital of the Bay Area, but ironically, the city still holds many attractions that a mainstream audience can appreciate. Berkeley is home some of the best thrift stores, the biggest record stores and the most diverse restaurants in the Bay Area. It is... Read more »
Sweet and sour eats in Tri-Valley
Darrah Cooper, Staff Writer
February 11, 2013
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The Cheesecake Factory 1350 Stoneridge Mall Road, Pleasanton With its giant-sized portions of everything on the menu, The Cheesecake Factory is one of area high school students favorite restaurants. Some of my favorite dishes are the fettuccini with chicken and sun dried tomatoes,... Read more »
Cafeteria food too unhealthy
Austin Hille, Staff Writer
February 11, 2013
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A trip through the line at the Cal High cafeteria has become a daily ritual for hundreds of Cal students. Although it is convenient for students to buy lunch at school, some of the cafeteria food may actually be quite unhealthy for them. With all this food being distributed, the health of the food... Read more »
Lifestyle diversity stirs up American melting pot
Tiffany Liao, Features Editor
December 19, 2012
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Many multicultural students walk out of one culture and into another everyday. Those whose parents that have immigrated from foreign countries tend to have bigger dreams after high school. “They [my parents] always make us strive for the best to go to a good school after high school,” said... Read more »
Christmas not just celebrated by Christians
Mohammed Syed, Staff Writer
December 19, 2012
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From Christmas trees, presents, lights, and reindeer to pictures with Santa and drinking eggnog, any child born in America feels the holiday spirit at around them this time of year. It can certainly be said that one does not have to be Christian to believe in the holiday season. The many people of... Read more »
