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News
Black Student Union celebrates Black History Month with
Black Student Union (BSU) held its annual Black History Month celebration on the Green from 5-7:00 p.m. on the evening…
AP Government students attend State of the Union watch party
AP U.S. Government students gathered in the library to attend a watch party for President Donald Trump’s annual State of…
Cash for College Night helps families navigate financial aid process
Cash For College Night was held on Wednesday evening in the Milpitas High School Library between 5:30 p.m. to 7:30…
Opinions
Civil disobedience shouldn’t be comfortable or convenient
On Friday, Feb. 27, alongside many other MHS students, I participated in the walkout against ICE. I would like to…
Climate action needs more action to make real change
Despite current efforts and nations pledging to reduce emissions, current climate action isn’t enough to stay within the international goals…
Online gambling has become far too accessible for kids
Gambling is an issue that has plagued society for centuries. From horse betting to casinos, its addictive nature has caused…
Features
National Counseling Week: Counselors of MHS
Last week, Feb. 2-6, was National Counseling Week, celebrated to recognize school counselors across the nation for their role in…
Charity Palette hosts tote painting workshop
Charity Palette hosted its first club meeting of the semester on Feb. 5, where students could join the club meeting…
Cantonese Club kicks off first meeting of semester with educational Kahoot, gives traditional food
The Cantonese Culture Club held its kick-off meeting of the semester, where they hosted a Kahoot to expose current and…
Sports
Competitive Cheer claims first place, moves toward National Championship Competition
The competitive cheer team recently won first place on December 6th at a USA competition, which is held by an…
Varsity Wrestling focuses on growth, confidence, teamwork
Wrestling is a sport unlike any other sport, boys varsity wrestling coach Roberto Clemente said. The word wrestling is exactly…
Senior Varsity Soccer captains Leia Lorente,Elise Tayaba commit to play at local colleges
Many students have no idea of what they want to do after high school, whether it be where to go…
Lifestyle
Costco food court items ranked by taste, value
Costco is renowned not only for its affordable products but also for its reasonably priced and delicious food court selection.…
Poor sleep habits impact teen health
It is not unusual to see students yawning in class or joking about getting by on only four hours of…
Refined sugar-free diet may benefit teens
When most people think of unhealthy foods, they usually envision sweets or fast food. Medical professionals and parents constantly encourage…
Entertainment
Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ surprise update draws players back to island life
Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ last major update, version 2.0, was released on Nov. 4, 2021. Nearly four years later, Nintendo…
68th Grammys are reminder of hope, love in the year to come
The 68th Grammys, held by the Recording Academy on Feb. 1 in Los Angeles’ Crypto.com arena and aired on CBS,…
‘Heated Rivalry’ is more than just romance; it impacts hockey
“Heated Rivalry,” a show released on HBO Max, has rapidly grown in popularity since the release of the first episode…
Spread
Special homemade Valentines Day gifts
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, but you haven’t gotten a gift for your special someone. You don’t want…
So you just got rejected…
High school is a time period in which many teenagers experience dating for the first time. However, with the love…
The dark history behind Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is the ninth-most-celebrated holiday in the United States. In 2025, total holiday expenses nationwide were $26 billion, according…