Therapy is an extremely effective method for treating mental disorders. Those suffering from serious mental illnesses, especially teenagers, should always get therapy instead of replacing it with other alternatives such as pursuing a hobby, as it would really help them in the long run.  In the U.S., a therapy sessionContinue Reading

Sex education is intended to inform us on matters relevant to nearly all stages of our lives that we may not learn about elsewhere, as certain topics are avoided by parents and are not typically talked about on the internet. School should be a place where questions about difficult orContinue Reading

After new vegan options were introduced in the school cafeteria, many vegetarians and vegans were excited to finally have a proper meal during lunchtime. However, the availability of vegan options on the menu has become scarce, according to senior Satvika Iyer, who worked with district nutrition managers to create theContinue Reading

In the ongoing debate over whether schools should confiscate electronic devices, a key question emerges–does the current practice compromise students’ autonomy and their right to personal property? Under the current phone policy, MHS teachers can confiscate phones and have them sent to the office to be held for various durationsContinue Reading

Almost every student on campus owns a cell phone and other devices such as headphones and smartwatches. Electronic devices, when used inappropriately in classrooms without permission, lead to disruption of the learning environment and cause distractions. Therefore, teachers should have the ability to confiscate electronic devices when necessary.  If studentsContinue Reading

Recommendation letters written by teachers are an integral part of applying to college for most seniors. According to The Atlantic, the practice of using artificial intelligence (AI) to write recommendation letters has become more common among teachers all over the world, sparking debates among the global academic community. While manyContinue Reading

Many students rely on teachers recommendation letters, a requirement for the application of many colleges and universities. The letter vouches for the applicant ’s positive qualities and characteristics, including their academics and personality, to show colleges the positive contributions the student wouldmake to their campuses. Recently, some teachers have beenContinue Reading

When I attended Rancho Milpitas Middle School, students would eagerly check out books and interact with our designated librarian, Mr. Chiu, who, ironically, was a math teacher but a big advocate of reading. Students would look forward to round-table discussions at monthly book club meetings and the potluck that accompaniedContinue Reading

CORRECTION: In the November 2023 edition of The Union, in an opinion story called “End the occupation—Palestinians have suffered enough,” reporter Maryam Mohamed misattributed a statement from the Geneva Convention to the Times of Israel, stating, “According to the Times of Israel, Israel is imposing collective punishment—an international war crime—onContinue Reading