The Nueva Current

Category: Features

  • Facing the Vote

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    Jackson Hayward
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    Nueva’s first presidential election had been an upset. Donald Trump’s win in 2016 was without precedent in recent history, a political outsider overcoming a massive polling deficit on a platform far outside of orthodoxy. Located in the solidly Democratic Bay Area, the consensus view on campus had been that Hillary Clinton was a president-in-waiting. “People…

  • Dear student, the Supreme Court regrets to inform you…

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    LiAnn Yim
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    [et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] As Oct. 31 ushers in a landmark race-based affirmative action Supreme Court hearing, college counselors and upper school students brace for its impact By Isabella X.  I. Nationwide college counseling prepares for potential ramifications In 2014, the nonprofit Students for Fair Admissions (SFFA) sued Harvard University and The…

  • Why teachers share their political opinions

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    Anisha K.
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    In a relaxed school environment like Nueva’s, it’s not uncommon for teachers to foster energetic political discussion amongst their students, a practice which has even manifested at a school-wide level through special events centered around topics like practicing civil discourse. This is intended to give students a platform to express their opinions and learn how…

  • Robotics team wins prestigious regional award

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    Anisha K.
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    This year, despite their constant hard work and enthusiasm, none of the members of Team 4904: Bot-Provoking were expecting to receive the Chairman’s Award at this year’s San Francisco Regional, especially after the competition season ground to a disappointing halt following the shift to remote learning and the cancellation of this year’s challenge.

  • Conversations with social justice leaders amidst socio-political turmoil

    Conversations with social justice leaders amidst socio-political turmoil

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    Willow Taylor C.Y.
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    Thousands protest on South Delaware St. near the Bay Meadows campus as a part of their route from San Mateo City Hall to the police station. Photo by Willow Taylor C. Y.   As nationwide protests persist into a second week, fueled by legal victories against police brutality and amidst state reopenings, communities within the…

  • Whatever Happened to Bay Meadows’ Nuevan Dream?

    Whatever Happened to Bay Meadows’ Nuevan Dream?

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    Bayan S.
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    When the Upper School campus first opened, Bay Meadows headlined it as “A dream come true.” When we’re all so disconnected from our community in Bay Meadows, now is the time to see if the dream of a neighborhood full of lively and academic students has stood the test of time.

  • Quarantine Reflections: June 3, 2020

    Quarantine Reflections: June 3, 2020

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    The Nueva Current Staff
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    Get to know our community through interviews with students, parents, siblings, and faculty members about their experiences during shelter-in-place and things they look forward to. IN TODAY’S POST: Lael S., Grade 9 | Qiao Liu, Math Teacher | Anil Assudani, Parent

  • Quarantine Reflections: June 2, 2020

    Quarantine Reflections: June 2, 2020

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    Get to know our community through interviews with students, parents, siblings, and faculty members about their experiences during shelter-in-place and things they look forward to. IN TODAY’S POST: Hannah D., Grade 9 | Dashiell H., Grade 5 | Delphine Priest, Parent

  • Quarantine Reflections: June 1, 2020

    Quarantine Reflections: June 1, 2020

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    Get to know our community through interviews with students, parents, siblings, and faculty members about their experiences during shelter-in-place and things they look forward to. IN TODAY’S POST: Fangling Lin, Parent | Leilani C., Grade 9 | Eliza B., Grade 6

  • Quarantine Reflections: May 29, 2020

    Quarantine Reflections: May 29, 2020

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    Get to know our community through interviews with students, parents, siblings, and faculty members about their experiences during shelter-in-place and things they look forward to. IN TODAY’S POST: Danielle McReynolds-Dell, PK-12 Math Coordinator | Leo H., Grade 3 | Donnya J., Grade 9