News
Distance Learning Continuing into 2021
As the COVID-19 pandemic persists, online school is likely to continue into second semester
By Jace Szarlacki
Administrators, teachers, and students are progressively adjusting to this new way of learning. Teachers have reevaluated their lessons and students are struggling to stay engaged, while the odds of a second semester in person seem to dwindle as COVID-19 stays prevalent.
As the COVID-19 pandemic persists, online school is likely to continue into second semester
By Jace Szarlacki
Administrators, teachers, and students are progressively adjusting to this new way of learning. Teachers have reevaluated their lessons and students are struggling to stay engaged, while the odds of a second semester in person seem to dwindle as COVID-19 stays prevalent.
Homecoming in a New Era
The leadership class adapts the age-old tradition to pandemic times
By Joelle Gendzel
With COVID-19 and the switch to distance learning, fall semester has been full of changes for the Pioneer community. That’s why the leadership class remained intent on holding a homecoming week, despite being away from campus.
The leadership class adapts the age-old tradition to pandemic times
By Joelle Gendzel
With COVID-19 and the switch to distance learning, fall semester has been full of changes for the Pioneer community. That’s why the leadership class remained intent on holding a homecoming week, despite being away from campus.
Generation Z Joins the Electorate
Participation in young voters has increased as students cast their ballots for the first time
By Ethan Percival
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3, and Republican President Donald Trump is running for re-election, opposed by former Vice-President Joe Biden. Joe Biden is currently favored to win, leading polling with 52% compared to Donald Trump’s 42%, according to data website Fivethirtyeight.com.
Participation in young voters has increased as students cast their ballots for the first time
By Ethan Percival
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3, and Republican President Donald Trump is running for re-election, opposed by former Vice-President Joe Biden. Joe Biden is currently favored to win, leading polling with 52% compared to Donald Trump’s 42%, according to data website Fivethirtyeight.com.
Protesting for Social Progress
Students join the Black Lives Matter movement to end police brutality
By Jocelyn Cosgrove
On May 25, at 9:25 p.m., George Floyd died at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota of severe neck injuries sustained by the hands of a police officer, sparking the Black Lives Matter protests that began on May 26 and quickly spread with the news of the tragedy that happened the day before.
Students join the Black Lives Matter movement to end police brutality
By Jocelyn Cosgrove
On May 25, at 9:25 p.m., George Floyd died at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota of severe neck injuries sustained by the hands of a police officer, sparking the Black Lives Matter protests that began on May 26 and quickly spread with the news of the tragedy that happened the day before.
Opting for Alternate Online Services
While Webex is the main video service provided for teachers, some have switched to its competitors
By Saya Fujii
So far this school year, everything has been online and because of that, new problems have come up, connectivity and meeting security being the two most prevalent.
While Webex is the main video service provided for teachers, some have switched to its competitors
By Saya Fujii
So far this school year, everything has been online and because of that, new problems have come up, connectivity and meeting security being the two most prevalent.
Fires Impact Pioneer Community
Wildfires raging across the state impact staff and students through air quality and evacuation warnings
By Gabriella Vasquez
Beyond the national disruptions due to COVID-19, Californians faced even more complications this summer as wildfires wreaked havoc across the state.
Wildfires raging across the state impact staff and students through air quality and evacuation warnings
By Gabriella Vasquez
Beyond the national disruptions due to COVID-19, Californians faced even more complications this summer as wildfires wreaked havoc across the state.
Joelle's Journal
By Joelle Gendzel
2020 has been a huge year already for everyone. From COVID-19 moving the school year online to the upcoming high-stakes presidential election, it truly has been a year like no other. Given our current unique circumstances, I am especially excited to be the news editor of the Pony Express.
By Joelle Gendzel
2020 has been a huge year already for everyone. From COVID-19 moving the school year online to the upcoming high-stakes presidential election, it truly has been a year like no other. Given our current unique circumstances, I am especially excited to be the news editor of the Pony Express.