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News
Teachers use AI to grade, assist lessons
Some MHS teachers have begun using generative AI to assist with their responsibilities and everyday workload, such as grading, lesson…
Cori Close shoots from MHS student-athlete to NCAA championship-winning UCLA head coach
A little more than 35 years after late nights as student body president, getting suspended for organizing senior cut day,…
Behind the scenes: PAC provides advanced machinery,possibilities for MHS theatre department, productions
For years, MHS’s theater department only had the old theater, a small building with a cramped stage. But on March…
Opinions
School should advertise benefits of college-level classes more
The school should do a better job at advertising the benefits and long-term advantages of taking college-level courses. Although there…
Empowerment is not necessarily feminism
While the movements surrounding feminism and its goals have changed over the past centuries, the basic tenets remain the same:…
Contemporary ‘Art’ is capitalist slopfest with artificially inflated values meant for storing money in assets for the wealthy
In a world of increasing wealth inequality, contemporary art has progressively stopped functioning as a public form of creativity and…
Features
Triplets share their unqiue experiences
Triplets are incredibly rare, so having a set at MHS is also quite uncommon. Almost everyone recognizes the Leung brothers…
Social Studies teachers run marathons outside of running their class
Running marathons is not easy, especially long distance ones. They require weeks and months of training and need a lot…
Seniors forge own paths to success
Senior year is often a stressful time for students as they decide what they want to do in their future.…
Sports
Seniors honored at annual Awards Night
At Senior Awards Night on May 20, hundreds of members of the graduating class of 2026 were presented with accolades…
Badminton team shows teamwork, growth
Ever since the season began, the badminton athletes have been constantly improving in physical skills and as a team, badminton…
Varsity boys basketball team won its first CCS title in decades
The varsity boys basketball team won its first CCS title in decades, and it is because of the hard work…
Lifestyle
Collectors mingle at East Bay Card Show
The East Bay Card Show was held March 7-8 at the Santa Clara Convention Center, where hundreds of card collectors…
How to make meaningful high school memories
Many students go through all four years of high school without considering that it’s a unique period of your life…
Satisfy seasonal drink cravings with accurate recreations
A lot of people have experienced cravings for limited time drinks that are not in season. It sucks when your…
Entertainment
‘Tomadachi Life: Living The Dream’ is almost worth it
Rating: 4/5 Tomadachi Life: Living the Dream, a life simulation game, was released April 16 for $60 on the Nintendo…
‘Project Hail Mary’ reveals humanity at its best, showcasing bravery, sacrifice
Rating (movie): 4.5/5 The groundbreaking “Project Hail Mary” movie, released earlier this year, is based on Andy Weir’s novel of…
How ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ returns with more than just nostalgia
Midway through a busy New York City street, Andy’s T-Mobile Sidekick begins buzzing with a call ordering her to pick…
Spread
Forensic science offers glimpse into world of crime
While some people enjoy watching criminal detective shows or true crime documentaries, others actually plan to solve these crimes in…
How Sherlock Holmes redefined detective fiction, captivated entire world
Tall and lean. Ink-stained hands. “His whole expression an air of alertness and decision,” as Dr. John Watson put it.…
Impact of 'The Backrooms'
Have you ever been in a place that unsettles you, a setting that gives you a sense of dread and…