News
COVID-19 Cancels School and Events
Pandemic leads Santa Clara County to shut down schools from March 16 to April 3
By Katherine Rowe, Natalie Sarsfield and Ben Shiverdaker
In late January, the United States reported its first case of COVID-19 coronavirus in Washington state. As the virus continues to spread, many are taking serious precautions in an attempt to protect adults and immunocompromised people, the most atrisk groups, from contracting the disease as it has now been declared a national emergency and pandemic.
Pandemic leads Santa Clara County to shut down schools from March 16 to April 3
By Katherine Rowe, Natalie Sarsfield and Ben Shiverdaker
In late January, the United States reported its first case of COVID-19 coronavirus in Washington state. As the virus continues to spread, many are taking serious precautions in an attempt to protect adults and immunocompromised people, the most atrisk groups, from contracting the disease as it has now been declared a national emergency and pandemic.
Camera Effectiveness Questioned After Vandalism
Nine broken windows in the portable wings have raised concerns about campus security methods
By Darius Parakh
Shattering the mid-semester calm, nine large windows spread across both the P and R wings were destroyed overnight on Feb. 29, marking the first major vandalism in Pioneer since the begin of a district-wide crackdown on crime in late 2016.
Nine broken windows in the portable wings have raised concerns about campus security methods
By Darius Parakh
Shattering the mid-semester calm, nine large windows spread across both the P and R wings were destroyed overnight on Feb. 29, marking the first major vandalism in Pioneer since the begin of a district-wide crackdown on crime in late 2016.
Gender-Neutral Bathrooms Soon to be Installed
Bathrooms outside of the Performing Arts Center will become gender-neutral by the end of May
By Maxwell Moiseff
For many students, finding and using a school bathroom is nothing but a minor inconvenience. But for students who identify outside the traditional binary system of gender, it can be a much more difficult and uncomfortable experience.
Bathrooms outside of the Performing Arts Center will become gender-neutral by the end of May
By Maxwell Moiseff
For many students, finding and using a school bathroom is nothing but a minor inconvenience. But for students who identify outside the traditional binary system of gender, it can be a much more difficult and uncomfortable experience.
Integrating A New Multivariable Calculus Class
Starting next year, students will have another math course option through San Jose City College
By Joelle Gendzel
As it stands currently, students who take Advanced Placement Calculus BC in their junior year are given two options for mathematics in their senior year — A.P. Statistics or nothing at all.
Starting next year, students will have another math course option through San Jose City College
By Joelle Gendzel
As it stands currently, students who take Advanced Placement Calculus BC in their junior year are given two options for mathematics in their senior year — A.P. Statistics or nothing at all.
Radio Class Reinstated Upon Steve Dini's Return
Following a long hiatus, the radio class will be available next year as former teacher rejoins staf
By Ben Shiverdaker
Two decades ago, then-drama teacher Steve Dini instructed a Radio Broadcasting class on campus, which was later disbanded and turned into a club.
Following a long hiatus, the radio class will be available next year as former teacher rejoins staf
By Ben Shiverdaker
Two decades ago, then-drama teacher Steve Dini instructed a Radio Broadcasting class on campus, which was later disbanded and turned into a club.
Sports
Skating Towards Their Shot at States
Ice hockey’s recent success is motivating them to advance past playoffs
By Dat Huynh
Referred to as a modern-day “gladiatorial” fight by the NBC Sports Boston Staff, cold chills, fast speeds and painful hits makes ice hockey a thrilling and exciting sport to both play and watch, motivating students and coaches to found Pioneer’s ice hockey team three years ago.
Ice hockey’s recent success is motivating them to advance past playoffs
By Dat Huynh
Referred to as a modern-day “gladiatorial” fight by the NBC Sports Boston Staff, cold chills, fast speeds and painful hits makes ice hockey a thrilling and exciting sport to both play and watch, motivating students and coaches to found Pioneer’s ice hockey team three years ago.
Annual Crab Feed Nets Profit
Athletic Booster Club fundraiser brings in the bucks for school sports
By Faith Martinez
Run by the Pioneer High School Athletic Booster Club and student volunteers, the annual Crab Feed fundraiser was set to take place March 14, at the Scottish Rite Center, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. with alterations due to safety precautions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Athletic Booster Club fundraiser brings in the bucks for school sports
By Faith Martinez
Run by the Pioneer High School Athletic Booster Club and student volunteers, the annual Crab Feed fundraiser was set to take place March 14, at the Scottish Rite Center, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. with alterations due to safety precautions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bonded Team Ends Playoff Drought
Postseason tournament gave girls’ basketball more opportunities to grow
By Hassan Bhatti
In the final moments of the Feb. 4 game against Del Mar High School, the ball was inbounded and tipped to Jenny Mizota, 11, she scored a fastbreak layup to win the game 33-31, sending the team to the Central Coast Section playoffs for the first time since 2016.
Postseason tournament gave girls’ basketball more opportunities to grow
By Hassan Bhatti
In the final moments of the Feb. 4 game against Del Mar High School, the ball was inbounded and tipped to Jenny Mizota, 11, she scored a fastbreak layup to win the game 33-31, sending the team to the Central Coast Section playoffs for the first time since 2016.
Features
Celebrating and Discovering Cultures
Service Learning and clubs prepare for the annual upcoming Diversity Week
By Selena Ganguly
Mixing Pioneer’s many cultures and traditions into one giant celebration of student heritage, Service Learning’s annual Diversity week was set to take center stage on March 23, bringing with it a series of club-created events and activities to help educate the student body in understanding cultural diversity but has now canceled indefinitely due to COVID-19.
Service Learning and clubs prepare for the annual upcoming Diversity Week
By Selena Ganguly
Mixing Pioneer’s many cultures and traditions into one giant celebration of student heritage, Service Learning’s annual Diversity week was set to take center stage on March 23, bringing with it a series of club-created events and activities to help educate the student body in understanding cultural diversity but has now canceled indefinitely due to COVID-19.
Girls' Circle Creates a Safe Conversation Space
New group offers opportunities for female-identifying students to build connections with each other
By Sydney Teves
In an effort to make girls feel more safe talking about mental health, Pioneer grad and school-site counselor Heather Goodman started Girls’ Circle, a group where young female-identifying students can speak their mind with other group members and not be judged.
New group offers opportunities for female-identifying students to build connections with each other
By Sydney Teves
In an effort to make girls feel more safe talking about mental health, Pioneer grad and school-site counselor Heather Goodman started Girls’ Circle, a group where young female-identifying students can speak their mind with other group members and not be judged.
Students Unite to Encourage Campus Inclusivity
Gender Sexuality Alliance and Leadership work together to reduce the use of derogatory slurs
By Isabella Wight
Continued use of anti-LGBTQ slurs on campus has teachers and students concerned about the impacts on campus life and student mental health.
Gender Sexuality Alliance and Leadership work together to reduce the use of derogatory slurs
By Isabella Wight
Continued use of anti-LGBTQ slurs on campus has teachers and students concerned about the impacts on campus life and student mental health.
Grime-Stepping All the Way To National Television
Student brings his unique skill to “America’s Got Talent” and may perform for celebrity judges
By Emily Guerra
A national talent show may find their star in one of Pioneer’s own students, who is bringing a widely unknown skill to the forefront of television.
Student brings his unique skill to “America’s Got Talent” and may perform for celebrity judges
By Emily Guerra
A national talent show may find their star in one of Pioneer’s own students, who is bringing a widely unknown skill to the forefront of television.
Entertainment
“Newsies” Springs Into Action on Center Stage
Drama’s take on the iconic, tap-heavy show is now being postponed in response to school closure
By Cat Dayton
Based off of the historical Newsboys’ Strike of 1899, the spring musical choice this year is none other than “Newsies,” a show centered around the ideas of perseverance and unity.
Drama’s take on the iconic, tap-heavy show is now being postponed in response to school closure
By Cat Dayton
Based off of the historical Newsboys’ Strike of 1899, the spring musical choice this year is none other than “Newsies,” a show centered around the ideas of perseverance and unity.
A New Hope for the Return of “The Clone Wars”
Prequel-era beloved Star Wars animated series streams on Disney+ for its seventh and final season
By Colin Smith
“The Clone Wars” is back.
Prequel-era beloved Star Wars animated series streams on Disney+ for its seventh and final season
By Colin Smith
“The Clone Wars” is back.
Continuing to Prepare for a Postponed Concert
Yearly Benefit Concert and fundraiser for the music program has been delayed indefinitely by COVID-19
By Riley Fink
Despite an initial delay due to health concerns caused by COVID-19 pandemic, Pioneer’s musicians are excited to perform in the music program’s yearly Benefit Concert.
Yearly Benefit Concert and fundraiser for the music program has been delayed indefinitely by COVID-19
By Riley Fink
Despite an initial delay due to health concerns caused by COVID-19 pandemic, Pioneer’s musicians are excited to perform in the music program’s yearly Benefit Concert.
Prodigal Production of “Puss in Boots”
Sophomore project inspires a new program at Hacienda Elementary School
By Sara Stamos
Inspired by her own love for drama, Anna Rhyasen, 10, has recently started a new program with the goal of introducing elementary kids to musical theater.
Sophomore project inspires a new program at Hacienda Elementary School
By Sara Stamos
Inspired by her own love for drama, Anna Rhyasen, 10, has recently started a new program with the goal of introducing elementary kids to musical theater.
Hopes For a Good Movie Spin-Dashed
Sonic Maurice the Hedgehog finally gets its mediocre live-action adaptation
By Riley Fink
Though a movie tie-in to the Sonic the Hedgehog series had been floating around Hollywood since the early ‘90s, it wasn’t until 2014 that Sony Pictures and Marza Animation Planet started production of “Sonic the Hedgehog,” which was later sold to Paramount Pictures with an initial release date of November 2019.
Sonic Maurice the Hedgehog finally gets its mediocre live-action adaptation
By Riley Fink
Though a movie tie-in to the Sonic the Hedgehog series had been floating around Hollywood since the early ‘90s, it wasn’t until 2014 that Sony Pictures and Marza Animation Planet started production of “Sonic the Hedgehog,” which was later sold to Paramount Pictures with an initial release date of November 2019.
Exploring Iconic Pokémon Remake
Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX hits the market with evolved graphics
By Kevin Rodriguez
Released on March 6, the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX remake brought several additions to the original duo of games that were released for the Game Boy Advance and Nintendo DS in 2005.
Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX hits the market with evolved graphics
By Kevin Rodriguez
Released on March 6, the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX remake brought several additions to the original duo of games that were released for the Game Boy Advance and Nintendo DS in 2005.
Opinion
Adding More Options than A.P. Math
By Natalie Sarsfield
Choosing classes is always a stressful time as you determine the course and courses of the next year especially as college approaches.
By Natalie Sarsfield
Choosing classes is always a stressful time as you determine the course and courses of the next year especially as college approaches.
A Missed Political Opportunity in Bernie Sanders
By Maxwell Moiseff
As the 2020 Democratic primary draws to close, I am incredibly disappointed to hear that Bernie Sanders is likely to lose to Joe Biden.
By Maxwell Moiseff
As the 2020 Democratic primary draws to close, I am incredibly disappointed to hear that Bernie Sanders is likely to lose to Joe Biden.