High school graduation is a significant accomplishment that is annually recognized and celebrated. However, the expenses of graduation can be a burden for many students, especially when it comes to purchasing a gown. MHS seniors should be offered the option of renting their graduation gown to promote sustainability and eliminateContinue Reading
Many students view school environments as places to grow their knowledge, build and form connections with their fellow students and educators, and experience fun activities with their friends. Students rely on these interactions with others as a sense of belonging and find reprieve from the stress of academics. Although theContinue Reading
“Senioritis” is a term used to describe the sudden drop in motivation that seniors in high school begin to exhibit with the start of the second semester. Deadlines become meaningless, cutting class brim with appeal, and sleep has never felt so good. The cause of senioritis is evident. After January,Continue Reading
As the summer is approaching, many students are considering taking summer classes, which can include anything from US History to college-level math like multivariable calculus. Taking core classes over the summer can be beneficial for students who want to study ahead or take more advanced classes later on. Freeing upContinue Reading
So many students opt to take core academic classes such as US history, government, or English over the summer at community colleges. Is this shortcut a good idea? I believe students should not take state-mandated classes over the summer; instead, they should choose elective courses or other enrichment programs. TakingContinue Reading
When I started tallying up all the books I have read so far in high school, I found that a majority of them shared something in common. While the stories were completely different, they were all written through the lens of the same kinds of authors: white males. This lackContinue Reading
High school is a stepping stone into the adult world. Whether it’s traveling abroad, heading off to college, or starting a career, graduation means moving on to the next chapter. As students head into this new world, these situations call into question if high schoolers are properly prepared to navigateContinue Reading
Seeking out mental health support can be difficult. Six in 10 psychologists do not have openings for new patients, and 46% can not meet demands for treatment, according to a 2022 survey from the American Psychological Association. The struggle is even worse for people without insurance that may need toContinue Reading
I saw this quote online, dolled up with italicized Arial and a stylistic shot of the Earth in the background: “Our generation is too old to see the stars, too young to see the end, and just in time to save the world.” Worst motivational quote ever. Such pseudo-apocalyptic quotesContinue Reading
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
Every April, the junior class spends three days taking the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC) exam. After up to 310 MHS students opted out of it last year, according to the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress website, we need to consider whether the SBAC and standardized testing asContinue Reading
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
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