Entertainment
October
Bands in Broadway
By: Melody Beam
It seems as if different branches of entertainment are beginning to meet in the middle.
By: Melody Beam
It seems as if different branches of entertainment are beginning to meet in the middle.
New Band is Out of This World
Robotics students come together to create the band called "NASA Friday"
By: Isabel Epstein
NASA Friday is a high-energy punk band made up of robotics students who have shared their love of music and were inspired by the local high school band scene to express themselves musically.
Robotics students come together to create the band called "NASA Friday"
By: Isabel Epstein
NASA Friday is a high-energy punk band made up of robotics students who have shared their love of music and were inspired by the local high school band scene to express themselves musically.
One Jump, Into the Spotlight
Pioneer Drama department is presenting Aladdin as a traveling musical
By: Brianna Hamilton
The Pioneer Drama department is presenting a musical solely done by the new drama director Ashley Coleman for the first time after the retirement of Steve Dini.
Pioneer Drama department is presenting Aladdin as a traveling musical
By: Brianna Hamilton
The Pioneer Drama department is presenting a musical solely done by the new drama director Ashley Coleman for the first time after the retirement of Steve Dini.
Johnson, Coming to You Live
Pioneer's broadcaster pushes for a successful future in sports journalism
By: Melody Beam
From announcing his own plays-by-plays to commentating video games, Jack Johnson, 12, has prepared his whole life for a spot in the world of sports broadcasting.
Pioneer's broadcaster pushes for a successful future in sports journalism
By: Melody Beam
From announcing his own plays-by-plays to commentating video games, Jack Johnson, 12, has prepared his whole life for a spot in the world of sports broadcasting.
April
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Education in the Spotlight
Teacher Karen Fahrner brings her love of theater into the classroom By: Matthew Andrejka and Everret Bang English teacher Karen Fahrner has brought her passion for acting throughout her career at Pioneer. After teaching for 22 years, Fahrner will be retiring from the educational field. |
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Switching To New Gaming Era
Nintendo Switch designed for home and on the go gaming experience By: WIll Majors About a month ago, the Nintendo Switch, Nintendo’s newest hit product, flew off the shelves, resulting in masses of stores being sold out within hours. The Switch is now available for $299.99 at many retailers and commercially is surpassing Nintendo’s Wii U. |
Expressing Latin Culture
Folklorico Club eager to educate the community through dance
By: Jasmine Airem
Cultural acceptance does not always occur naturally to everyone. The Folklorico Dance Club at Pioneer is hoping to promote inclusion through their unique dance style and culture.
Folklorico Club eager to educate the community through dance
By: Jasmine Airem
Cultural acceptance does not always occur naturally to everyone. The Folklorico Dance Club at Pioneer is hoping to promote inclusion through their unique dance style and culture.
March
Twist on A Tale as Old as Time
Disney remakes the classic animated film, “Beauty and the Beast”
By Brianna Hamilton
“A tale as old as time” takes a new route as Disney Pictures creates a modern live action remake of “Beauty and the Beast.”
Disney remakes the classic animated film, “Beauty and the Beast”
By Brianna Hamilton
“A tale as old as time” takes a new route as Disney Pictures creates a modern live action remake of “Beauty and the Beast.”
Everybody Cut Footloose
Drama Department takes on four time Tony nominated musical
By Isabel Epstein
The drama department’s spring show is about to kick off as they get ready to perform “Footloose” for Director Steve Dini’s last musical at Pioneer.
Drama Department takes on four time Tony nominated musical
By Isabel Epstein
The drama department’s spring show is about to kick off as they get ready to perform “Footloose” for Director Steve Dini’s last musical at Pioneer.
Dance Team’s Disney California Adventure
The dance team gains experience confidence for their upcoming spring show from a trip to Disneyland
By Maddi Kidder and Will Majors
Pioneer’s dance team is planning on taking the audience on a journey all around the world through the power of diverse dances.
The dance team gains experience confidence for their upcoming spring show from a trip to Disneyland
By Maddi Kidder and Will Majors
Pioneer’s dance team is planning on taking the audience on a journey all around the world through the power of diverse dances.
February
Capturing Memories
YouTuber loves to bring a camera for everyday adventures
By Brianna Hamilton
From capturing exciting camera footage to editing and uploading on YouTube, Zoe Martin, 10, spends her free time creating videos. Martin first started her channel in middle school, but her love for film and creating videos started at a young
YouTuber loves to bring a camera for everyday adventures
By Brianna Hamilton
From capturing exciting camera footage to editing and uploading on YouTube, Zoe Martin, 10, spends her free time creating videos. Martin first started her channel in middle school, but her love for film and creating videos started at a young
Broadcasting Live On Air
Students express themselves through radio station, 89.3 FM
By Will Majors
For 17 years, Pioneer has owned an official FM radio station on 89.3.
Students express themselves through radio station, 89.3 FM
By Will Majors
For 17 years, Pioneer has owned an official FM radio station on 89.3.
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Felly Growing More Popular at Pioneer
Students identify with new rapper, Felly, as he performs a concert at a Bay Area venue By Isabel Epstein Millions of aspiring musical artists upload to SoundCloud and Youtube in hopes of blowing up and getting discovered. A few lucky artists like Justin Bieber and The Weeknd ended up making their dreams become realities. |
January
Empowering Female Roles
Kids television encouraging more strong women leads
By: Brianna Hamilton
Disney’s latest film, “Moana,” keeps many of the standards of the companies’ past movies including colorful action, catchy songs, and better messages for children, especially for young women.
Kids television encouraging more strong women leads
By: Brianna Hamilton
Disney’s latest film, “Moana,” keeps many of the standards of the companies’ past movies including colorful action, catchy songs, and better messages for children, especially for young women.
December
The Prequel Strikes Back
"Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" comes out in theaters on Dec. 16
By: Maddi Kidder and Will Majors
Just after last year’s release of "Star Wars: The Force Awakens," fans are really looking forward to the next film in the universe with "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story."
"Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" comes out in theaters on Dec. 16
By: Maddi Kidder and Will Majors
Just after last year’s release of "Star Wars: The Force Awakens," fans are really looking forward to the next film in the universe with "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story."
Discussing Pokémon’s biggest region: Earth
Gotta play em all
By: Will Majors
Pokémon GO is one of the most successful apps to hit the app store since “Candy Crush Saga” in 2012 and initially made $200 million dollars, breaking many records and multiplying their profits when released in Japan.
Gotta play em all
By: Will Majors
Pokémon GO is one of the most successful apps to hit the app store since “Candy Crush Saga” in 2012 and initially made $200 million dollars, breaking many records and multiplying their profits when released in Japan.
"Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" Review
By: Brianna Hamilton and Maddi Kidder
The movie “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them,” is a spinoff of the movie series “Harry Potter,” the new film will be the first to a three part series. The first installment of the series debuts on Nov. 18.
By: Brianna Hamilton and Maddi Kidder
The movie “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them,” is a spinoff of the movie series “Harry Potter,” the new film will be the first to a three part series. The first installment of the series debuts on Nov. 18.
