Film Review: “Super”
Cardinal Newman High's Elliott Miller gives "Super" two out of four stars. Read his take on what went right and what went wrong with a film whose premise was "an absolutely brilliant setup for a dark comedy."
YA Video: Opinions on Gay Marriage
Healdsburg High’s Dexter Dacanay produced this video asking students their opinions on gay marriage. Dexter has been a student for three years in John Chevalier ROP multimedia class. Outside of class, he says, “I like to spend time reading up on current political and world affairs. But I also enjoy spending time with close companions.”
Favorite Film: “Pride & Prejudice”
Maria Carrillo High's Kayla Camilli writes about the 2005 film version of a Jane Austen classic.
The film, directed by Joe Wright, stars Keira Knightley, Matthew Macfadyen, and Donald Sutherland.
Becoming a Developing World Entrepreneur: Matt Doka
Matt Doka, a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, went to Africa to learn firsthand what it takes to become an entrepreneur in the Developing World.
Favorite Book: “The Art Of Racing In The Rain”
Montgomery High's Liana Meffert shares a favorite book by author Garth Stein.
She says the book "answers the timeless question that comes to mind whenever you look down at your dog: I wonder what he is thinking?"
A Reporter, Then A Teacher: Tina Anima
Tina Anima gave a few school principals heartburn when she was an education reporter at The Press Democrat. But now she works for a principal as a middle school teacher in Seattle.
DVD Film Review: “The Social Network”
Montgomery High's Kate Barnell in October reviewed this blockbuster film about the beginnings of Facebook and the legal battles surrounding it. The film is now out on DVD.
YA Video: Should Pot Be Legalized?
Healdsburg High’s Dexter Dacanay produced this video asking students their views on whether or not to legalize marijuana. Dexter has been a student for three years in John Chevalier ROP multimedia class. Outside of class, he says, "I like to spend time reading up on current political and world affairs. But I also enjoy spending time with close companions."
Favorite Film: “Marley & Me”
San Francisco State's Melissa Castro shares a film about three adorable creatures, including one with four legs. Castro is a Montgomery High grad.
Postcard from Disneyland: Fave Rides
Carol and I got the chance to go with a daughter to Disneyland. We couldn't pass up the chance to shoot the laser guns. The photo is courtesy of Disneyland.
