The Student Newspaper of Acalanes High School
Category: News
Jason Gant Shares the Significance of Trauma in Students’ Lives
By Justin Law, Staff Writer // At the third event of Acalanes High School’s Black Excellence Month calendar on Feb. 9, Athletic Behavioral Health Coach (ABC) Jason Gant discussed the impact of adversity and the importance of self-love. Gant is from Bayview-Hunters Point in San
Wood Technology Students Participate in First Pinewood Derby Race
By Ben Brekke, Staff Writer // Wood Technology students created pinewood derby cars and raced them on Jan. 27 during lunch. Check out the recap below! Staff Writers El Reid and Val Penati contributed videos to this product.
Unknown Vandal Spray-Paints Acalanes Wall
By Shrida Pandey and Jacqueline Kuhner, Head Online Section Editor and Staff Writer Under the cover of darkness, an unknown individual scales the Acalanes High School roof, armed with an idea and a bag full of spray-paint. Shaking their blue bottle, they begin drawing graffiti
City of Lafayette Hosts General Plan Academy Sessions
By Brendan Connelly, Online News Editor // The City of Lafayette adopted its current General Plan, the blueprint for Lafayette’s growth, 20 years ago in 2002. As the General Planning Advisory Committee (GPAC), the Planning Commission, and the City Council prepare to adopt a new
Governing Board Updates COVID-19 Guidelines for the Omicron Spike
By Ben Brekke, Staff Writer // Between dozens of students missing from classrooms and kids returning from quarantine just to find a stack of work waiting on their desks, the Omicron variant of COVID-19 shifted students’ and staff’s school experiences drastically. With cases continuing to climb,
Acalanes Musicians Perform in Annual Winter Concert
By Helen O’Neal and Valentina Penati, Online Shadow Editor and Staff Writer // Acalanes High School’s Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, Octet, Choir, and Orchestra performed at the annual Winter Concert on Dec. 7 and Dec. 8 in the Acalanes Performing Arts Center. Check
Students Prepare for Finals at Annual Exam Jam
By Ruby Deeming, Staff Writer // With finals week approaching, many students find themselves searching for extra help as they try to raise their grades and eliminate unwanted stress before the end of the semester. The Acalanes High School library hosted their annual Exam Jam
Acalanes Jazz Ensemble Partners with Las Lomas Jazz Ensemble to Hold Jazz Concert
By Natalie Hiatt, Staff Writer // Acalanes High School Jazz Ensemble, along with members from Las Lomas High School Jazz Ensemble, held a jazz concert on Nov. 16 in the Acalanes Performing Arts Center. Check out the recap below!
AUHSD Governing Board Approves of Renaming Gym in Honor of Chris Huber
By Juliet Becker, Online Feature Editor // After being disheartened by the loss of beloved physical education (PE) teacher and coach Chris Huber on Jan. 21, 2020, the Acalanes High School community continues to celebrate his life and his impact on the school. The Acalanes
Leadership’s Community Outreach Board Organizes PB&J Day for the Homeless
By Kylie Choi, Staff Writer // Acalanes High School students gathered to make over 300 lunch bags containing peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, oranges, granola bars, and water on Nov. 5 before handing them out to homeless people in San Francisco on Nov. 6 for