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Michael Nishimura

A multi-colored tent pops up in the quad. Men with huge muscles in tight t-shirts do push-ups and sit-ups in a crowd of wide-eyed students. The men then begin to engage the crowd, handing out goarmy. full story > ]]> Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:41:44 GMT <![CDATA[Certain bad habits cause complications later in life]]> By Kristin Acevedo


Jessica Sanchez
Source: New York Times

Whether it’s staying up till 1 a.m. finishing up a double-entry journal due at 7:30 the next morning or just to text friends and socialize, either way, it’s not healthy. full story > ]]> Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:09:13 GMT <![CDATA[Calling it quits]]> By Patricia Segobiano


Staff

That Halloween wasn’t supposed to be much different than the one before. Floyd Martinez, custodian, was having breakfast with his son and when he got up to get something he got dizzy. full story > ]]> Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:05:43 GMT <![CDATA[War stirs up emotions for family]]> By Chelsea Scahill


Courtesy of Amanda White

The Christmas tree remains lit and the presents are unwrapped. Christmas morning has come, but the cloud of sad feelings has not left. full story > ]]> Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:04:23 GMT <![CDATA[SLCs face minor changes]]> By Laurin Ortega


Jeremy Dela Cruz
Sam Pope teaches a student how to use a “form.” This term is the technical name for online surveys provided by Web sites like Facebook.

The past year has been filled with talk about Smaller Learning Communities, and schedule changes. Recently, the dismissal of Superintendent Anthony Amato is having a slight effect with the speed of t full story > ]]> Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:01:01 GMT <![CDATA[Tragic loss impacts student's life]]> By Alisya Mora


Photo Courtesy Of Chelsea Lynch
Sophomore Chelsea Lynch and her mother pose for a family picture, one of the last images she will always remember.

There were times when sophomore Chelsea Lynch would have something to tell her mom after a day from school. She would run back to her mom’s room where she had been lying for months only to discover full story > ]]> Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:00:31 GMT <![CDATA[Famous former Delta Kings]]> By Jeremy Dela Cruz


Chelsea Collura
Stewart Jacoby displays his various newspaper articles concerning the lives of past and present Stagg students. A current addition to the collection is junior Sarinna Sao for winning an inspirational woman essay.

He takes out a small brown folder of dog-eared newspaper articles, some freshly cut while others crumpled, from one of the metal file cabinets in his classroom. He smiles as he shows his collectio full story > ]]> Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:59:38 GMT <![CDATA[The fall of horror films]]> By Rick Perez



Hollywood movies lack true depth and terror while Indie films live up to hype

“Paranormal Activity” has recently been hailed as “One of the scariest movies of all time,” being compared to “The Blair Witch Project” and “The Exorcist.” But where does reality end and hype begin? full story > ]]> Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:58:49 GMT <![CDATA[Students inspired by Hernandez]]> By Gabe Reyes


Staff

Students have always been told to strive and shoot for the stars. But not everyone takes that lesson into consideration. Stockton native Jose Hernandez, astronaut, gave a presentation at Delta Coll full story > ]]> Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:57:47 GMT <![CDATA[‘Outrage’over gay politicians’ hypocrisy]]> By Carina Gonzalez


Brian Baer MCT
Gay marriage is just one of the many equal rights some homosexual politicians have voted against.

My truth is that I am a gay American,” says former Governor of New Jersey Jim McGreevey, in a compelling voice that seemed to convey his dignity. It’s Aug. 12, 2004 at a press conference. His wife full story > ]]> Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:56:36 GMT <![CDATA['Paranormal Activity' reinvents the meaning of fear]]> By Missy Rae Magdalera



Home sweet home — the one place where society gets its break. As soon as one walks into their humble abode, a feeling of relief washes through their spirit; many kick off their shoes and throw their full story > ]]> Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:53:27 GMT <![CDATA[Suicide: a domino effect]]> By Taylor Hurles
You look just like your dad! She tells this to the infant, who makes a serious face, and then they both laugh. However, inside she is dying, coping with the loss of the baby’s father. At night tear full story > ]]> Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:52:01 GMT <![CDATA[BOYS DON'T CRY]]> By Mikeala Axton


Mikeala Axton

You can smolder, but don’t flame. You can walk, but don’t swish. Oh, and when you find you’re homosexual, don’t tell anyone. Unless, of course, you’re a hair-dresser, or a fashion consultant... Y full story > ]]> Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:48:36 GMT <![CDATA[3D the forseeable future]]> By Carina Gonzalez and Alisya Mora


Michael Nishimura and Michelle Pheav

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Faith Harris

She comes to school with a bright smile and an even brighter outlook on life. She’s in high school now, and she thinks she’s ready for anything coming her way. But she isn’t ready for the bad boy. full story > ]]> Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:46:14 GMT <![CDATA[Scribblers to artist]]> By Chelsea Collura
As children we come across things such as a plain wall that simply looks boring. But then we grab a color crayon or maybe three and start scribbling. Now, that plain wall is no longer boring but inte full story > ]]> Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:41:50 GMT <![CDATA[‘The few. The proud.’]]> By Anayeli Cordova


Chelsea Collura
Sgt. J. L. Taylor with the U. S. Marine Corps speaks with students about the Marines and plans after high school graduation.

As the economy continues its downward path, options for high school students are dwindling. The “what to do after high school” list has changed for many, and what seemed to have been the last option full story > ]]> Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:35:13 GMT <![CDATA[Students struggle with limited health care]]> By Lissette Rodriguez


Photo courtesy by Susana Sosa
Junior Jose Sosa (top) looks at an X-ray of his teeth after getting his braces off Wednesday Oct. 28. Pictures are taken of Sosa’s teeth (bottom) to show the progress that was made in his treatment.

Being bed-bound with a common cold as winter nears doesn’t worry junior Jose Sosa as much as his family running out of money. “I’d rather be a little bit sick than go broke,” he said. Up until recen full story > ]]> Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:12:50 GMT <![CDATA[Home away from home]]> By Erica Trevino


Staff

Woke up late. Couldn’t find my shoe. I wasn’t ready. Some may recall using these same excuses but Lonnie Ellis, junior, avoids all excuses even though he could use plenty. For him, traveling from hom full story > ]]> Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:09:27 GMT <![CDATA[Heart in the game, unable to be on court]]> By Faith Harris


Jessica Sanchez
Chelsea Gallegos, senior, (top right) waits to receive the serve from the opposing team, Argonaut. (Bottom left) Gallegos, alongside her teammate junior Ashley Haworth approaches the ball attempting to get a point by making a kill.

For senior Chelsea Gallegos, seeing a volleyball tournament would be like “nails on a chalkboard.” Gallegos has played the sport since her freshman year, and wondered why she wasn’t getting better full story > ]]> Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:06:28 GMT <![CDATA[Team strives for playoffs: leadership, positive attitude leads to successful season]]> By Arianna Perez


Gabe Reyes
(Above) Junior Matt Hanson, senior Theo Wofford, and junior Joseph Robinson get set before the snap. (Bottom left to right) Senior quarterback Aaron Raya escapes the grasp of a Mills defender and proceeds to scan the field for an open reciever.

Stagg’s 1999 varsity football team dominated the league with an 11-0 record, winning the first playoff game and coming close to winning the second. Since then, the team has been struggling to attain full story > ]]> Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:00:19 GMT <![CDATA[Anger danger: Looking to avoid trouble?]]> By Xe Xiong


Xe Xiong

full story > ]]> Wed, 04 Nov 2009 02:30:36 GMT <![CDATA[Homecoming Half-time]]> By Chelsea Collura


Chelsea Collura

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Chelsea Collura

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Gabe Reyes

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Alisya Mora
Junior Peter Sriboonreuang (top), and freshman John Porteous (bottom), both raise their hands in spirit during Stagg’s game against Modesto Friday, Sept. 11.

They smile and yell cheers with their teammates in order to raise the crowd’s spirit. One proudly wears pink, while the other wears the brown and gold cheer uniform. full story > ]]> Fri, 25 Sep 2009 01:35:10 GMT <![CDATA[Check out our blog]]> By Stagg Line



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