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News
Winter Ball is cancelled, refunds are issued
The Winter Ball, originally scheduled for Dec. 7, 2024, was canceled due to a lack of ticket sales, Associate Student…
Marching Band Has Satisfying End to Memorable Season
The marching band is performing well and also enjoying their show, Director of Bands Chris Hoefflinger said. At times in…
New Performance Arts Center expected to open January 2026, benefits community
The MHS Music and Performing Arts Center (PAC) is scheduled to open in January 2026, according to the MHS website.…
Opinions
Lana Del Rey indirectly encourages addiction and harassment
Issues such as smoking cigarettes, vaping, pedophilia, or hebephilia (attraction to pubescent adolescents ranging from ages 11-14) are being romanticized…
Limit on AP Classes Limits Student Potential
Trojans are highly restricted by the limit on the number of weighted classes (AP, Honors, Dual/Concurrent enrollment) a student can…
Familial and Mental Consequences of Pathological Gambling
The popularity of online betting and sports betting has risen in the United States, with the American Gaming Association reporting…
Features
Teachers discuss experiences at Innovation Campus Extension
With the opening of the new Innovation Campus this year, many may wonder what life is like at the new…
Campus Unsung Heroes
Every day the cafeteria crew serves thousands of meals to students at our school, but what happens behind the counter…
National Table Tennis Players Attending MHS
Table tennis, a popular worldwide sport which challenges players mentally, is played nationally by some students attending MHS. Senior Diyan…
Sports
New Girl’s Soccer coach teaches strategy, teamwork, and positivity
The new girls’ varsity soccer coach James Sampson teaches student-athletes strategic thinking, teamwork, a positive outlook on failure, and application…
Difference in Boys and Girls Wrestling
Wrestling is one of the few co-ed sports offered at MHS, with both girls wrestling and boys wrestling seen as…
Boys varsity basketball return with strong team
The boys’ varsity basketball team has won three of their four games so far in the season according to Maxprep.com. …
Lifestyle
The best and worst of Crumbl Cookie
Crumbl Cookies has gained in popularity over the last few years as a unique dessert chain with weekly changing flavors,…
Getting driver’s license tedious, though important
Obtaining a driver’s license is always one of the most important goals that many high school students want to accomplish.…
Credit vs. Debit: What’s the difference?
Credit and debit cards are the most commonly used method of payment worldwide according to Adyen. They are used everywhere…
Entertainment
Top ___ of 2024
The year 2024 has been filled with memorable trends and exciting new releases of music, movies, games, and more. About…
Arcane Season 2 Blasts to a Finale
RATING: 4 out of 5 With the long-awaited release of Season 2 of “Arcane,” viewers get to dive into the…
Fortnite Chapter 2 Remix: a review
RATING: 4.8 out of 5 On December 1st, Fortnite released Chapter 6 Season 1: HUNTERS — Overview RATING: 4.2 out…
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Opinion: Hypersexualization ofwomen detrimental; not empowering
In modern Western culture, the hypersexualization of women is hypocritically marketed as empowerment. Society encourages us to embrace our sexuality…
The Girls Empowerment Leader Club Inspires Students to be Themselves
The Girls Empowerment Leaders Club inspires students to push through difficulty to find success. It provides a safe space for…
How Politically Engaged are the Students at MHS?
All students will grow to be adults with responsibilities and will be affected by the government. Political awareness is an…