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Sweetheart's Night provides opportunities to spend time with loved ones
Sweetheart’s Night took place on Friday, Feb. 7, from 3:30-6 p.m., leadership student Maggie Lau said. The event was run…
Disappointed students react to Super Bowl LIX, Halftime Performance
Photo courtesy of FreeMalaysiaToday.com. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Super Bowl LIX was played on Feb. 9 in a battle between the Philadelphia Eagles…
The Grammys strike a chord with students
The 67th annual Grammys took place on Sunday, Feb. 2, and featured various flamboyant performances and awards for the musical…
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 reflect on their high school relationships
High school romance is a popular trope in movies, TV shows, books, music, and other popular media—and for good reason.…
Fashion Club Talks Plans, Challenges Faced
Fashion Club was chartered in 2022 to form a community that discusses sustainability in fashion and host events to provide…
Charlie Toeller cultivates online crocheting business
Sophomore Charlie Toeller has over 2,000 followers on their Instagram, called Charles Crochets, according to Instagram. Their passion for crocheting…
Sports
MHS Athletics hosts luncheon for National Girls and Women in Sports Day
Courtesy of Ernesto Sto Domingo.
Varsity boys soccer ties against Monta Vista, aims for CCS playoffs
The varsity boys soccer team tied 2-2 against Monta Vista High School in their Jan. 16th game. The team’s overall…
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…
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…