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Fri, 28 Mar 2008 08:00:00 -0700 Fri, 28 Mar 2008 08:00:00 -0700 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Blind Alley PressCore 1.0 editor@example.com webmaster@fremontavenue.com Student Board http://www.fremontavenue.com/article.php?a=14541 Last week, junior Aubrey Tamez was chosen as one of the Student Board representatives making her the second student from Fremont to be part of the Student Board. Inter-district Council representative Susan Lee, a senior, said, "It is an extremely prestigious position which takes a lot of responsibility." News Fri, 28 Mar 2008 08:00:00 -0700 Sunnyvale Mall http://www.fremontavenue.com/article.php?a=14542 The residents of Sunnyvale have long awaited the rebuilding and reconstruction of what is known as "Downtown Sunnyvale." But for the past several years there has been a vast area of empty space, occupied solely by Target and Macy's. News Fri, 28 Mar 2008 08:00:00 -0700 Star Testing http://www.fremontavenue.com/article.php?a=14544 Every student, with the exception of seniors, at Fremont High is able to groan at the thought of STAR testing. Is it just another standardized test the students must take, and where is the significance of this test explained? Most students around campus could not answer that question, because the answer was never explained to them. News Fri, 28 Mar 2008 08:00:00 -0700 Talent show http://www.fremontavenue.com/article.php?a=14545 Many students of Fremont displayed their unique talents at the annual Talent Show a few weeks back in the small auditorium. Fourteen acts composed the show this year and each act delivered something new and insightful. Some talents of the show included singing, dancing, belly dancing, rocking out, and beat boxing. The contestants kept the crowd entertained throughout the whole night and kept everyone on their toes--anticipating the winners of the show. News Fri, 28 Mar 2008 08:00:00 -0700 Spring Rally http://www.fremontavenue.com/article.php?a=14539 Students, some more eagerly than others, crowded into the gym on Friday, March 21 to witness the last rally before the Senior Goodbye Rally in June. The gym was decorated with green and gold, and many of the activities were St. Patrick's Day themed. Among the performers were Fremont's cheerleaders, the South Asian Club, and the Featherettes. News Fri, 28 Mar 2008 08:00:00 -0700 DECA competition http://www.fremontavenue.com/article.php?a=14540 Fremont DECA competed and placed second in the California Career Development Conference, held on March 6 through 9 at the Irvine Marriott Hotel. News Fri, 28 Mar 2008 08:00:00 -0700 Election Update http://www.fremontavenue.com/article.php?a=14543 The 2008 election has been a whirlwind of excitement for many--voters and students alike. With a fight for the Democratic nomination between Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama--a woman and an African-American man--it is an election unlike any other seen throughout the pages of history. News Fri, 28 Mar 2008 08:00:00 -0700 SAT scores http://www.fremontavenue.com/article.php?a=14547 Students can obtain a greater future when they do well on the SATs and/or ACT. Students who obtain good scores on the SAT or ACT not only have the ability to attend a better college and are more qualified--they are highly respected as well. Opinion Fri, 28 Mar 2008 08:00:00 -0700 Student voice http://www.fremontavenue.com/article.php?a=14548 Although we have a student government (ASB) many students wonder if, in fact, their voices are being heard when it comes to major decisions that affect their school-lives. Opinion Fri, 28 Mar 2008 08:00:00 -0700 Greenness http://www.fremontavenue.com/article.php?a=14546 The world that we live in is going through a global change every day. The amount of air pollution and trash that is being emitted into the atmosphere is increasing drastically and not enough people are paying attention to this worldwide issue that could change not only their lives, but also their future children's lives. Opinion Fri, 28 Mar 2008 08:00:00 -0700 Student participation http://www.fremontavenue.com/article.php?a=14549 As the year progresses, the seniors graduating in 2008 seem to be losing interest in school activities. Not to say that school spirit is declining, as almost every upperclassman you talk to will have that "Fremont Power," but there has been a downturn in senior participation. Opinion Fri, 28 Mar 2008 08:00:00 -0700