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Remember when PE was interactive and with other students? Now during remote learning, elementary school students like Maxwell Gerbracht get to shoot hoops by themselves while their teachers watch through a computer screen. High schoolers watch video workouts through the PLT4M fitness app and perform exercises.
How exactly do I run a mile inside my house?
Jaida Baker, Staff Writer • October 9, 2020

PE is looking quite different this year with all courses being online.  The switch to virtual PE became official in July after the San...

A protest against remote learning was originally organized for Monday at the San Ramon Valley High School campus, but it has been moved to the district office at 699 Old Orchard Drive in Danville.
San Ramon Valley High senior organizes protest at district office
October 2, 2020
JP Singh has taught his Honors Precalculus, Accelerated Algebra II, and AP Calculus BC classes from his living room since Cal High resorted to remote teaching in mid-March.
Teachers adjust to online school
September 30, 2020
Last spring, all AP students took their tests from home because of the coronavirus pandemic.
AP testing raises concerns for students
September 30, 2020
Many anti mask activists have been seen protesting and causing disruptions throughout the nation.
The San Ramon Valley Unified School District Board of Education originally recommended students return to campus in August under a hybrid model, but then it was forced to reverse course and keep students away from campuses. The board is now reviewing the best way for students to return to campus later this school year.
Kamala Harris made history when she was selected as Joe Biden
Each class has its own bone to pick with the pandemic
Through this chaotic time of stress and an influx of patients affected by the pandemic, many healthcare practitioners have been keeping their heads high for their patients, families, and for the public.
This picture was taken at the Safeway on San Ramon Valley Blvd. before the mandate to wear face masks in public.
LeBron James looks to win his fourth NBA championship - his first with the Lakers- and strengthen his claim as the GOAT.
Despite empty arenas, esports has thrived during the coronavirus pandemic.
Ten members of the Tennessee Titans tested positive for COVID-19 after their game last Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings, forcing the NFL to postpone the Titans game with the Steelers this weekend.
Just when you thought it was safe to check your grades again, Schoolloop returns with a vengeance and tempts students to their "swipe to refresh" lives. Oh, the horror!
What are students actually doing during student support? Who knows, but it
NYU students who were forced to quarantine were served everything from watermelon salad with chicken to moldy fruit to soggy bread. Yum.
New video games release make 2020 slightly better than completely awful
New video games release make 2020 slightly better than completely awful
Dominic Aguilar • October 9, 2020

I think we can all agree that 2020 has been a total dumpster fire. But so far 2020 has been a great year for video games, and it still has...

Apple removed the Fortnite app from its store after the tech giant says Epic Games violated specific guidelines.
Controversy with Apple puts company under fire
Justin Singh, Staff Writer • September 30, 2020

Apple has come under fire for its role in taking down Fortnite from the App Store. The cause? Epic Games making a “V-Bucks” discount that...

K-pop giant BTS is one of many bands that has benefitted from virtual concerts.
Online concerts replace live music shows during pandemic
Michelle Nguyen, Features Editor • September 30, 2020

With the popularity of online streaming, many artists find it hard to keep afloat as physical and downloadable sales plummet.  Before...

A group of SRVUSD parents and students sat outside of the district office on June 23 to protest.
District board supports students returning to campus full time in the fall
During quarantine, many people have been turning to their pets for entertainment and comfort.
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Cal's 2020 Class is the first ever to have a virtual graduation ceremony
Avni Kalur, Staff Writer • May 29, 2020

Across the top of the Cal High website lies a red stripe stating that class is canceled for the remainder of the 2019-2020 year.  For...

Jean Dillman graduates with the Class of 2020 and moves on to a new chapter in her life.
Dillman bids Cal High adieu
May 29, 2020
Seniors are making the most of their time in quarantine
Seniors are making the most of their time in quarantine
May 29, 2020
Dear underclassmen: here
Dear underclassmen: here's our advice on college apps
May 29, 2020
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