The Student Newspaper of Acalanes High School
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Acalanes Gym Officially Renamed at Chris Huber Memorial Tournament
By Asher Meklin and Gabi Gruber, Print Head Copy Editor and Online Editor-In-Chief // During the annual Chris Huber Memorial Basketball Tournament on Dec. 10, the Acalanes Big Gym was officially renamed after and dedicated to former Acalanes physical education (PE) teacher, Chris Huber. “The
Acalanes Leadership Hosts Stress Busters
By Maddyx Bride, Staff Writer // On Dec. 12, Acalanes’ Leadership class hosted Stress Busters in the front quad, an event with activities and strategies to help students manage stress before finals week. Stress Busters takes place every year at Acalanes during finals week. Leadership’s
Senior Friendsgiving 2022
By Maddyx Bride and Zoe Stafford, Staff Writers // Acalanes seniors gathered on the Senior Deck to celebrate the annual Senior Friendsgiving celebration on Nov. 18. The event is made possible by Acalanes parents, who donate the food which makes up the majority of the
Acalanes Senior Dodgeball 2022
By Grace Gallacher and Sophie Chinn, Staff Writers // Senior Dodgeball took place in the Acalanes big gym during the week of Nov. 14. Watch the video recap below!
The Votes Are In: Acalanes’ Midterm Election Simulation
By Maddyx Bride, Staff Writer // Volunteers counted and recorded ballot after ballot after ballot. However, the votes were not from U.S. citizens 18 and older, but from Acalanes’ own students. Acalanes students engaged in an election simulation on Nov. 8 to practice the experience
The Community Unites at the Finish Line
By Haley Chelemedos and Avery Robb, Staff Writers // On a much-anticipated day in the Lafayette community, kids, parents, grandparents, and hundreds of runners hit the road: not in cars, but on foot. On Oct. 23, the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce and the City of
Lafayette School District Governing Board Election Approaches
By Marisa Guerra Echeverria and Robin Parmelee, Head Section Editor and Staff Writer // For the upcoming Governing Board election on Nov. 8, members of the Lafayette School District (LAFSD) will vote to fill the District’s three open Board seats in a race of six
Acalanes Hosts Doris Anahi Muñoz
By Zinnia Khan, Staff Writer // Doris Anahi Muñoz shared her experiences growing up in a family of undocumented immigrants in the United States with community members during a virtual conversation on Wednesday Oct. 12. Leadership and the Acalanes Parents Club hosted the event in
Acalanes Hosts Annual Think Pink Volleyball Game
By Asher Meklin and Ariel Shehter, Head Copy Editor and Staff Writer // In support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Acalanes Women’s Volley team hosted its annual fundraiser called the “Think Pink” game on Oct. 13. Athletes and spectators were encouraged to wear pink to
School Board Campaigning at the Acalanes vs. Campolindo Football Game
By Helen O’Neal, Kiran Foster, Lulu Levy, Online Editor-in-Chief, Online Sports Editor, and Online Feature Editor // As the Acalanes Union High School District (AUHSD) and Lafayette School District (LAFSD) school board elections approach, candidates have been working to gain popularity amongst voters to secure