In a world full of stressors, mental health is paramount and just as important as physical health because it greatly impacts quality of life. However, while mental health disorders such as anxiety and depression are relatively common, many people are unable to afford or otherwise access treatment and therapy forContinue Reading

MHS introduced block scheduling this semester to adapt to distance learning. Students attend fewer periods each day for longer periods of time, and different classes alternate between days. While some students criticized the block schedule at first, raising issues about classes being too long and there being too much timeContinue Reading

With school completely online for the foreseeable future, teachers have had to find effective ways to gauge student progress. These methods have ranged from open-note tests to strictly-monitored exams for which students are required to keep their entire workspace in view. However, in their efforts to limit cheating, many AdvancedContinue Reading

While students have adapted to distance learning, it is still difficult to recreate the crucial class discussions and social interaction that on-campus learning afforded. Poor internet connection and power shutdowns are often easy targets to blame for distance learning’s problems, but students are also responsible for misusing one of theContinue Reading

As of October 6, 2020, the U.S. COVID-19 death toll reached 210,028, according to The New York Times. Cases continue to surge, and COVID-19 lockdowns have lasted over six months. Although the issue of public school reopening is frequently politicized, it is clear that schools must act swiftly and safelyContinue Reading