Testing Shifts Online Amidst Pandemic
SAT test preparation course moves online as school shifts back in-person.
By Ariella Just Milender
SAT test preparation course moves online as school shifts back in-person.
By Ariella Just Milender
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, students have seen many activities, such as classes and club meetings, shifted to an online space. As coronavirus cases have continued to decline, most things have gone back to in-person. However, the CollegeBoard, the company that formulates the SAT, is planning a different approach.
Thifting Trend Takes Over Pioneer Campus
Thrifting trend sees an uptick in student participation in an effort to be environmentally friendly.
By Jisela Negrete
Thrifting trend sees an uptick in student participation in an effort to be environmentally friendly.
By Jisela Negrete
Thrifting is when you purchase items that have been previously used. In the past thrifting was looked down upon, and was seen as shameful for the fact that the clothes were used. However, recently there has been an upward trend in thrifting as it has become a huge trend, globally and even here on campus.
Pioneer Reacts to Russian Invasion of Ukraine
Amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, students and teachers have mixed thoughts over the crisis.
By Dan Von Brzeski
Amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, students and teachers have mixed thoughts over the crisis.
By Dan Von Brzeski
When the Soviet Union collapsed, the Ukrainian government handed over hundreds of nuclear warheads to the Russians from old Soviet stockpiles. These missiles were given as a sign of friendship and a deal for peaceful relations in the future.
Task Force Facilities Focus on Inclusiveness
New teacher-run program fighting to increase equity for students and teachers across campus.
By Abigail Shlimenzon
New teacher-run program fighting to increase equity for students and teachers across campus.
By Abigail Shlimenzon
Pioneer, like many schools across California, has been implementing initiatives to become more inclusive and welcoming to students of all identities.
Pioneer Plus Program Puts Students Back on Track
Pioneer Plus program helps struggling students get enough credits to graduate high school.
By Bibi Sediqi
Pioneer Plus program helps struggling students get enough credits to graduate high school.
By Bibi Sediqi
About 25% of high school students in the United States are unable to graduate on time due to missing credits that are required to graduate. Pioneer provides an opportunity for students who are a part of that 25% to redeem themselves by giving them a second chance to graduate.
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By Abigail Shlimenzon
By Abigail Shlimenzon
Every year juniors go through the same monotone process of standardized testing, whether it be the SBAC or SAT. And every year the same complaints are repeated by students, however they are never fully acknowledged. However this year, being the first year students are back in-person, these issues are magnified tenfold.