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Spartan Ink
The Student News Site of Pinole Valley High School

Spartan Ink
The Student News Site of Pinole Valley High School

Spartan Ink

John Rubino

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The box art for Paper Mario: The Origami King for Nintendo Switch.

Paper Mario: The Origami King revealed for Nintendo Switch!

John Rubino, Staff Writer
May 18, 2020
Stay at home if and when possible for your own safety and for the safety of everyone around you!

25 More Things To Do While In Self-Quarantine

John Rubino, Staff Writer
May 3, 2020
Promotional image for the Astronomical event.

New Travis Scott song will premiere in virtual tour event in Fortnite!

John Rubino, Staff Writer
April 20, 2020
Stay home when possible for your own sake and for the safety of those around you!

25 Things To Do While In Self-Quarantine

John Rubino, Staff Writer
March 28, 2020
The Pinole Valley High School band performing some tunes.

Pinole Valley High School Sports Rally of 2020!

John Rubino, Staff Writer
March 12, 2020
Game 3 has concluded, bringing us to the rally's conclusion.

FASTER!

Faster!

Go, go, go!

And the final phase of Game 2, phase 3. Featuring hula hoops!

Phase 2 of Game 2, with a balloon carry-and-toss!

Blow those plastic cups off the table, and FAST!

Here comes the final game to conclude the first sports rally of the year, Game 2!

A very romantic conclusion to an amazing performance!

The circle of life!

Time to conclude Game 1 with some balloon popping! (in this case, sitting)

They are all coming together.

Back to it.

A bit of a switch up here!

And more.

More.

They're getting close and personal.

Here comes the best part of the performance!

Walking in circles of 2's.

The next dance performance has started.

Game 1 has concluded.

He scores... not. At least an attempt was made!

He shoots...

Phase 2 of Game 1 has begun! Time to shoot some hoops!

FASTER!

Faster!

Cheater! You can't run!

You got this, man!

Things are getting a bit heated!

Another capture from phase 1 of Game 1.

The first relay race (also known as Game 1) has commenced!

The Spartan coaches and athletes being congratulated following the conclusion of the first dance performance.

The first dance performance.

A new but dangerous challenge is gaining notoriety on TikTok dubbed the "Skull Breaker Challenge."

The “Skull Breaker Challenge” explained and why you shouldn’t participate in it

John Rubino, Staff Writer
February 24, 2020
Emcee Ms. Carlile and the PVHS Poetry Out Loud winners celebrate!

Poetry Out Loud 2020

John Rubino, Staff Writer
February 3, 2020
The cover art for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's Fighters Pass Vol. 2.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’s Fighter Pass Vol. 2 has been revealed!

John Rubino, Staff Writer
January 21, 2020
Friar Lawrence tells Romeo that the Prince has banished him. Romeo then says banishment is worse than death because he will have to live without Juliet. (Act 3 Scene 3)

The Romeo and Juliet play in the Pinole Valley High School Theater

John Rubino, Staff Writer
January 7, 2020
Mr. Anderson alongside the cast and crew members of the Romeo and Juliet play.

Romeo consumes the poison, kisses Juliet one last time, then dies. Juliet awakens to see Romeo’s corpse next to her, then stabs herself to death with Romeo’s knife. (Act 5 Scene 3)

Romeo’s servant, Balthasar, tells him that Juliet is “dead”. Romeo then plans to commit suicide alongside Juliet via poison. (Act 5 Scene 1)

Friar Lawrence gives Juliet a sleeping potion to make herself appear dead on the night before the wedding with Paris. (Act 4 Scene 1)

Romeo tells Juliet he must part ways with her due to his banishment to Mantua. (Act 3 Scene 5)

The Nurse vaguely discussing Tybalt’s death with Juliet, which initially lead Juliet to assume Romeo might have killed himself. (Act 3 Scene 2)

Romeo kills Juliet’s cousin, Tybalt, after Tybalt slayed Mercutio. (Act 3 Scene 1)

Romeo professing his love to Juliet in the orchard. (Act 2 Scene 2)

Romeo meets Juliet for the first time. (Act 1 Scene 5)

Romeo with his cousin, Benvolio, discussing his unrequited love for Rosaline. (Act 1 Scene 1)

Katy Perry's "Cozy Little Christmas" is a holiday treat

Katy Perry’s “Cozy Little Christmas” is a holiday treat

John Rubino, Staff Writer
December 18, 2019
Jaylin Kent ('20) delivering the annual Pinole Valley High School Veterans Day address.

The Pinole Valley High School Marching Band and Concert Choir celebrate Veterans Day at Fernandez Park!

John Rubino, Staff Writer
November 18, 2019
The official box art for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate video game.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is now the best-selling fighting game in history!

John Rubino, Staff Writer
November 7, 2019
The third level from the Scary Maze Game.

The Origins of the Scary Maze Game

John Rubino, Staff Writer
November 1, 2019
Press release photo.

Fortnite Chapter 2 Review

John Rubino, Staff Writer
October 23, 2019
De Anza High School, the scene of the tragic incident..

Tragedy Strikes the DeAnza v. Pinole Valley Game

John Rubino and Natalie Ochoa
October 4, 2019
IB stands for International Baccalaureate. It is an international program taught around the world.

International Baccalaureate Program

John Rubino, Staff Writer
September 30, 2019
Interview With Principal Kibby Kleiman

Interview With Principal Kibby Kleiman

John Rubino, Staff Writer
September 25, 2019
This is a very tragic sight.

What effects will the Amazon fires have on the world?

John Rubino, Staff Writer
September 6, 2019
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