Monthly Archives: December 2016
A Trump supporter speaks out
By Leah Cortez Staff Writer Donald Trump recently won an election that has caused many mixed emotions for Americans. Connor Hares, a Donald Trump supporter, is a 17-year-old senior who attends Summit Rainier in San Jose. Outside of school, Hares works at a Togo’s restaurant. 1. Why do you support Donald Trump? “I support Donald Trump because I agree with his
Read morePHOTO GALLERY: Summit Rainier students walkout to protest Trump
By Amanda Ramirez Staff Writer More than 150 students from Summit Rainier participated in a peaceful student walkout on Nov. 10 in response to the results of the presidential election. Students walked to voice their support for minority groups who might fear the next four years under Donald Trump’s presidency. Click here for a video piece on the walkout.
Read moreLosing the arts means losing education
By C.M. Bateman and Kaitlyn Tran Staff Writers Recently, schools across the country have been cutting art programs. This affects the students by not allowing them to express themselves, and it makes it more difficult for the students to master their core subjects. Without the arts, dropout rates can increase. Schools in the United States have been shifting their attention to
Read moreA drama teacher defends her craft
By C.M. Bateman and Kaitlyn Tran Staff Writers Estrella Esparza-Johnson teaches an advanced course in Modern Acting and an Introduction to Dramatic Arts course for the Expeditions team at Summit Public Schools. How long have you been a teacher of the arts? “I was working with kids … And I also had to co-direct a full stage show, about a
Read moreStudents advocate for acting classes
By C.M. Bateman and Kaitlyn Tran Staff Writers In a blindside that devastated the students of Tahoma, more specifically our class of 2019, Summit Public Schools was about to not have the drama classes offered in their Expeditions program. Summit students have the opportunity to take two Expeditions courses a year. The reason why the drama classes were almost not provided
Read moreElection highlights gender inequality
By Absa Fall and Grace Pham Staff Writers Gender inequality has become more visible due to public discussion brought on by President-elect Donald Trump. His remarks have brought to light that woman are not being treated as equals. Angela Castillo, a lecturer at San Jose State University said, “The biggest example of women not being treated as equals is the
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