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News
District concert brings community together
The annual district concert took place on Thursday, April 10, and included musicians from all Milpitas schools. The concert was…
Trojan Olympics 2025: Seniors Sail to Victory
The senior class of 2025 won the 26th annual Trojan Olympics (TO) event on March 28. Seniors won with a…
Majority of AP exams moved hybrid, online format, Hutchison said
The majority of AP exams that will be conducted this May at the high school will either be fully online…
Opinions
Tipping, Outdated Practices
The practice of tipping is very prominent in the United States. According to the Pew Research Center, seven out of…
Opinion: "FasTrak"
Over $800 million went toward using express lanes around the Bay Area between 2023 and 2024, according to the Bay…
Opinion: "Booktok"
When shopping for books, you may have noticed that some stores such as Target have started to display sections marketed…
Features
Bookmarking making event marks the end of LEO club’s community opportunities for this year
LEO club had a new community service opportunity on April 10, where students made bookmarks to be donated to local…
Unique Careers in MHS
While it may seem like the typical high school student in Silicon Valley wants a career in STEM, some Trojans…
Seniors Cope with Senioritis
As the final months of high school creep closer, seniors everywhere find themselves caught in a strange paradox: the finish…
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
Rise of Block Blast
RATING 4/5 In the early moments of 2025, a new mobile game trend has risen. One of these popular hits…
Hyper Light Breaker explores the world of Overgrowth
RATING: 4.5 out of 5 Hyper Light Breaker is a new video game that was initially released on Jan. 14…
Sakamoto Days
Score: 4/5 “Sakamoto Days” is a new action anime that follows Taro Sakamoto, voiced by Tomokazu Sugita, who used to…
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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…