Mara Cavallaro is a senior and aspiring journalist. Her struggle to understand and tell her own story has taught her the importance of sharing narratives and inspiring empathy among readers. She strives to amplify the voices of marginalized communities and is most proud of her articles Full Time: Full Mile: Why We Need a Buffer Zone Around Our Schools (on the noxious effects of pesticides in rural California communities) and “Strength in Diversity”: Where M-A Falls Short (on challenges to full inclusion at M-A).
As part of a plan to cut spending and avoid financial crisis, the Ravenswood City School District decided a little over a month ago to relinquish its Child Development Center…
Editor's Note: Since publishing, the East Palo Alto Academy Principal has confirmed that the students' actions never put their ability to graduate in jeopardy. We would also like to clarify…
When formulating one’s opinions on the environment and — dare I say it — global warming, it’s easy to rule out the phonies; they call themselves “scientists.” Currently, in New…
On November 30, families and friends gathered to enjoy a vibrant performance by the choir and guitar classes. “I'm always inspired by the kids' performances... It's the culmination of our…
For Jackson Raff, music is everything. You'll notice him on campus with his headphones on, an ever-present reminder of his focus on sound. During class, he freestyles in his head…
“The donations started pouring in once the smoke hit,” recalled senior Maria Ornes. Ornes and fellow leadership student Katherine Steere organized an online fundraiser for families affected by the Northern…
Last Wednesday, district administrators, teachers, and undocumented students lobbied for the Board of Trustees to implement a policy that would make it more difficult for school personnel to collaborate with…
Beginning this year, students in M-A's Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) program will benefit from the life and teaching experiences of two new teachers. Mallory Byrne and Arminda King are…