Collins’ Fashion Review
October 12, 2010
Kathryn Stephan, Special Features Editor
Filed under Features
The students are not the only ones at Pres who are up on the latest trends– the teachers keep up with current fashion as well! This is the inaugural teacher style profile, a feature which will appear occasionally in “The Voice.” Between correcting papers and teaching class, Mrs. Collins still... [Read more]
Senior Sports Scholarships
October 12, 2010
Meghan Merwin
Filed under Sports
A continuation of our article from last month highlighting seniors who have been recruited by and have committed to colleges. Stephanie Sorg Recruited for: soccer Committed to: Santa Clara University Sports Career: Has been playing since age seven. Achievements: CCS finals freshman year, First Team All-WCAL... [Read more]
iPod Psych: Ms. Poppen
October 12, 2010
Erica Nash , Assistant Sports Editor •
Filed under Tech
This month’s edition of iPod Psychoanalysis is featuring a much-loved Spanish teacher at Presentation, Ms. Poppen. A number of these songs can be heard coming from her room during class or lunch. They allow us to better understand Ms. Poppen’s love for her culture and some of her thoughts about life. Maná... [Read more]
Pack Your Lunch!
October 12, 2010
Sara Muise , Reporter •
Filed under Features
Chances are you’ve stood in the lunch line this year and thought “Enough is enough!” The food at Pres is to die for, but it’s not always worth the wait in the ridiculously long line. However, eating a peanut butter and jelly sandwich every day for the rest of your high school years probably is... [Read more]
So long, SAT IIs
October 12, 2010
Natalie Royle
Filed under Opinions
Beginning with the class of 2012, the UC schools will no longer require students to submit Subject Test scores for admission. Overall, this is a good change in SAT requirements and will ultimately benefit future classes applying to any of the nine UC campuses. The Los Angeles Times states the reason... [Read more]
Sharks Preview
October 12, 2010
Jacqueline Gill, Community Editor
Filed under Sports
This year marks the twentieth season of San Jose Sharks hockey; however, the Sharks have yet to win the Stanley Cup. As returning Pacific Division and Western Conference Champions, the San Jose Sharks are looking to reach the Stanley Cup Finals this season under new captainship. The Sharks reached... [Read more]
Volunteer Opportunities
October 12, 2010
MC Guidoux
Filed under Features
Feel like you want to get involved in the community, but you don’t know where to start? Grab a friend or two and check out one or more of these common places where Presentation students choose to volunteer. Humane Society The Humane Society is a private, non-profit organization that provides numerous... [Read more]
Movie Review: The Social Network
October 12, 2010
Kristine Wheeler
“Facebook me!” Two effortless words, yet the complex background of their story is nothing so simple. The Social Network, written by Aaron Sorkin and directed by David Fincher, depicts Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg (Jesse Eisenberg) and the story behind the creation of one of the most popular... [Read more]
Whooping Cough Epidemic
October 12, 2010
Ana Pecoraro, A&E Editor
Filed under Top Stories
In June 2010, California’s Department of Public Health declared an epidemic of the whooping cough, recording over 4,000 cases and the death of nine babies due to the whooping cough this year. This marks the largest epidemic of the illness since 1955. Could Pres students be at risk? Also known as pertussis,... [Read more]
One With Nature
October 12, 2010
Archana Bettadapur, Reporter
Filed under Features
Summer is over. The temperature is cooling, the leaves are yellowing. School is in full swing. The piles of homework and projects are starting to get higher and higher, and life is getting more and more stressful. Being stuck in a room all evening doing homework can be boring, and there is no cure better... [Read more]
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