Affirmative Action establishes education equity
Affirmative action is a policy that aims to address the historical and ongoing effects of racial discrimination by increasing the representation of marginalized groups in education. The policy can include measures such as setting quotas, offering special scholarships, or providing preparation programs. On Oct. 31, 2022, the Supreme Court ofContinue Reading
Bathrooms must stock menstrual products, abide by state law
Recognizing that access to menstrual products like pads and tampons is a “basic human right,” California passed Assembly Bill (AB) 367, the Menstrual Equity For All Act of 2021, which requires all California public high schools to regularly stock free menstrual products in all girls’ restrooms, all gender-neutral restrooms, andContinue Reading
Reopen campus library, access to services
Hundreds of students walk past the empty school library each day, a desolate reminder of the abrupt end to an essential service at most schools. MHS has not had a librarian since the previous one resigned at the end of last school year. However, even without a librarian, the schoolContinue Reading
Various pathways provide differentiated opportunities
At MHS, there are many students from various backgrounds and cultures, all with different career goals and ambitions. Thankfully, MHS has successfully acquired more than enough resources to provide students with adequate career preparation. To accommodate students’ diverse needs, the school has partnered with several programs to offer various pathwaysContinue Reading
Fencing plans pose problems
An article in the September 2022 Union mentioned that MUSD is planning to put fencing around the MHS campus to increase safety. Judging by the mention of reducing access points, I think this proposal is mainly concerned with possibly-dangerous people entering the school during school time as opposed to justContinue Reading
Lunch lines require consistent management
The food lines at our school are some of the most unpleasant places on campus—wait times, overcrowding, and most irritating of all, line cutting. One would think that the process to get lunch was simple, however line cutting is a rampant issue that most students experience. Does getting lunch haveContinue Reading
Teachers remain dedicated through hardship
With countless new challenges in recent years compounding the already demanding nature of teaching, it has become increasingly difficult for many teachers to continue in the profession. According to Associate Principal Skyler Draeger, amid a shortage of teachers, MHS has had to fill vacancies with individuals still working on attainingContinue Reading
Student voice: Personal mental health experience
By Jasroop Klair I was told to write a narrative about my mental health, but narratives usually have a beginning, a middle, and an end. My brain doesn’t work that way. The negative thoughts are constant and tumultuous and they don’t go away. Some days it’s just barely noticeable, andContinue Reading
MUSD’s asynchronous Educateverywhere Virtual Pathways Program post-COVID— not as engaging as in-person schooling
On Tuesday, May 4, Superintendent Cheryl Jordan announced via email the creation of the MUSD EducatEverywhere v. 4.0 Virtual Learning Pathway Pilot program for students who thrive in a virtual learning environment. Even after the pandemic is over, this program will be implemented alongside normal in-person learning to serve asContinue Reading
MHS 2021 Graduating Class College Decisions
Editorial: Sexual Assault Awareness Month
TRIGGER WARNING: Sexual Assault/Sexual Harassment April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, dedicated to awareness and prevention of sexual assault, harassment, and abuse. As we show our support for those affected by sexual assault and violence, it is important to recognize that the most impactful conversations are the ones that weContinue Reading