News
Delayed Graduation Provides District Greater Time to Prepare
By Darius Parakh
Cutting short the senior class' school year by nearly three months, the novel coronavirus pandemic has forced both Pioneer's administration, as well as San José Unified School District, to shift the original timeline of senior graduation events drastically.
By Darius Parakh
Cutting short the senior class' school year by nearly three months, the novel coronavirus pandemic has forced both Pioneer's administration, as well as San José Unified School District, to shift the original timeline of senior graduation events drastically.
Colleges Prepare to Move Online as Lockdown Continues
UC, CSU colleges consider holding online classes in the fall 2020 semester
By Maxwell Moiseff
As the COVID-19 shelter-in-place order stretches into its third month, many colleges around California and the United States are planning for how to respond to the virus.
UC, CSU colleges consider holding online classes in the fall 2020 semester
By Maxwell Moiseff
As the COVID-19 shelter-in-place order stretches into its third month, many colleges around California and the United States are planning for how to respond to the virus.
Altered AP Tests Taken Online
By Joelle Gendzel
As COVID-19 has plunged the world into a new era of social distancing, the education system has been significantly altered. With over 2,000 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Santa Clara County, all schools have transitioned to distance learning. Pioneer students enrolled in AP classes took May exams online at home instead of the traditional paper exam taken during the school day.
By Joelle Gendzel
As COVID-19 has plunged the world into a new era of social distancing, the education system has been significantly altered. With over 2,000 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Santa Clara County, all schools have transitioned to distance learning. Pioneer students enrolled in AP classes took May exams online at home instead of the traditional paper exam taken during the school day.
What's Ben Happening?: It's Ben Amazing
By Ben Shiverdaker
If you told me two years ago that I would be writing for the Pony Express, I’d call you crazy. If you told me two years ago that I’d be editing news for the Pony Express, I’d say you’re even crazier.
By Ben Shiverdaker
If you told me two years ago that I would be writing for the Pony Express, I’d call you crazy. If you told me two years ago that I’d be editing news for the Pony Express, I’d say you’re even crazier.
Sports
Spring Sports Scrapped After Coronavirus Closure
By Katherine Rowe
With the county-wide school closures in response to the coronavirus pandemic, the Blossom Valley Athletic League cancelled the remainder of the spring sports season, disappointing many athletes who had been working hard to compete in their respective sports.
By Katherine Rowe
With the county-wide school closures in response to the coronavirus pandemic, the Blossom Valley Athletic League cancelled the remainder of the spring sports season, disappointing many athletes who had been working hard to compete in their respective sports.
Katch-ing Up: Proud of Pioneer's Passion
By Katherine Rowe
Before the year ended abruptly, there were so many things I was excited to write about in the paper, and even though our time was cut short, I’m extremely proud of everything we were able to get printed.
By Katherine Rowe
Before the year ended abruptly, there were so many things I was excited to write about in the paper, and even though our time was cut short, I’m extremely proud of everything we were able to get printed.
Features
Students Working In Essential Businesses
By Sydney Teves and Isabella Wight
Forcing the world to come to a screeching halt, the coronavirus pandemic has caused many businesses to close until further notice. Essential businesses have been sent scrambling, making adjustments and taking extra precautions to keep their employees safe.
By Sydney Teves and Isabella Wight
Forcing the world to come to a screeching halt, the coronavirus pandemic has caused many businesses to close until further notice. Essential businesses have been sent scrambling, making adjustments and taking extra precautions to keep their employees safe.
Attendance Falls in Online Classrooms
By Emily Guerra
The sudden shelter in place order has proven to be a challenge for teachers across the country as they struggle to abruptly shift from a classroom setting to one online.
By Emily Guerra
The sudden shelter in place order has proven to be a challenge for teachers across the country as they struggle to abruptly shift from a classroom setting to one online.
Guerra Gets Real: Farewell From Features
By Emily Guerra
Being the Features Editor of The Pony Express has allowed me to express myself in monthly columns, and although this school year was cut short, I am eternally grateful for this opportunity.
By Emily Guerra
Being the Features Editor of The Pony Express has allowed me to express myself in monthly columns, and although this school year was cut short, I am eternally grateful for this opportunity.
Entertainment
Online Auditions Decide Next Year's Teams
By Katherine Rowe
As school switched to distance learning following prolonged closure, the dance and cheer team have continued to work towards next year by holding auditions online.
By Katherine Rowe
As school switched to distance learning following prolonged closure, the dance and cheer team have continued to work towards next year by holding auditions online.
A Long Awaited Remake Meets Lofty Expectations
By Riley Fink
In 1997, Final Fantasy VII was released by Square Enix, and it’s no stretch to claim it changed the gaming industry forever.
By Riley Fink
In 1997, Final Fantasy VII was released by Square Enix, and it’s no stretch to claim it changed the gaming industry forever.
Esports Events Struggle With Lag While Moving Online
By Riley Fink
With COVID-19 related lockdowns invading every aspect of day to day life, it’s no wonder that it hurts the esport scene just as it has with traditional sports recently.
By Riley Fink
With COVID-19 related lockdowns invading every aspect of day to day life, it’s no wonder that it hurts the esport scene just as it has with traditional sports recently.
Riley Reviews: COVID-19's Effect on Gaming
By Riley Fink
The video game industry is in a very strange spot currently, as COVID-19 has affected it extremely both positively and negatively.
By Riley Fink
The video game industry is in a very strange spot currently, as COVID-19 has affected it extremely both positively and negatively.
Opinion
Standing Up for Human Rights
Pony Express Editorial Board
With the recent killings of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and George Floyd, there have been widespread protests, fighting against racism and police brutality towards the black community.
Pony Express Editorial Board
With the recent killings of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and George Floyd, there have been widespread protests, fighting against racism and police brutality towards the black community.
Looking Back on My Time at Pioneer
By Maxwell Moiseff
As my time at Pioneer comes to end and I prepare to enter the adult world, I have taken some time to reflect on how my four years at Pioneer have shaped me as a person.
By Maxwell Moiseff
As my time at Pioneer comes to end and I prepare to enter the adult world, I have taken some time to reflect on how my four years at Pioneer have shaped me as a person.
Starring Sars: The Final Edition
By Natalie Sarsfield
Countless hours and deadlines later, my time at The Pony Express has come to an end. There’s a lot of things I expected to see and experience my senior year of high school, however, a pandemic was not one of them.
By Natalie Sarsfield
Countless hours and deadlines later, my time at The Pony Express has come to an end. There’s a lot of things I expected to see and experience my senior year of high school, however, a pandemic was not one of them.