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Why News Is Important

News is important for many reasons. It keeps us informed of what is going on around us locally, nationally, and even informs us about sports. San Jose has some local news channels such as NBC Bay Area News and also Channel 11 news. There are a lot of good reasons why you should watch the […]

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Why I Took Journalism

“Either write something worth reading or do something worth writing.” Benjamin Franklin. Many people may believe that journalism is full of gossip because journalists have to eat some words to sell their news which then turns into gossip. While there is some truth to the phrase, it’s not the whole story. I would describe journalism […]

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Why Did I choose Journalism…

I’m not going to sit here and lie to you; I didn’t have journalism as my first pick. My counselor had called me saying I need to choose Art One or Journalism. That was it just on the spot, I was told I needed to make a choice. She let me call her back that […]

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Mr. Alberto Camacho is a student teacher by day and a community hero by night. “I have lived in the same Section 8 home for almost 22 years here on the East Side of San José,” said Mr. Camacho, who had graduated from James Lick and is now a student teacher at Silver Creek. “After a year or so of practice, I thought I sounded pretty alright. That’s kinda what led me to where I am today, singing my own stuff with no band or anyone else backing me,” Marcel said. “From different types of multicultural school programs for its students, sports programs and community friendly recreational centers, taking advantage of it has been something Johnny has done.” “What started as an interest in digital media eventually morphed into a passion for photography for Donna Wong. Whether it be her trailers for drama productions or her yearbook co-editor in chief position, Donna has definitely left her mark at Silver Creek.“ On Making a Difference: Jennifer Villarreal Walking Masterpieces Shanna Le’s Newfound Love for Entrepreneurship “Whether I major in something else or start a career in a field that has nothing to do with art, it will always be a hobby of mine because that’s who I am, an artist.” -Zaina Usman “Art to me means a great deal of happiness, a lot of struggle, and pretty much an amazing thing to express almost anything.” -Veronica Brooks, 21’ “When one first meets Alexis, they immediately understand that this is someone unforgettable. So who is she exactly? Alexis Wright is a current senior at Silver Creek High School. Originally born in Monterey, Alexis moved to San Jose as a toddler. She lives in a tight-knit family and considers her father one of her biggest inspirations.” - Alexis Wright’s History! “Teaching history isn’t just about the facts, such as when and where an event took place and who the key players were. Instead, a history teacher must outline the significance of each event and the overall impact it played in shaping our world today. The history teacher who champions this idea is Mr. Chan.” - A Teacher Who Will Make History! ““The power of reading didn’t hit me until I started teaching,” said Ms. Stahlke, an English teacher at Silver Creek who currently teaches English 1 and ERWC. She found this power when choosing books that were interesting to herself or related to something that she was experiencing instead of being forced to read something.“Reading can be fun, and a way to empathize with others by seeing the world from someone else’s point of view” said Stahlke.” - Ms. Stahlke and the Power of Reading