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News
Students no longer allowed to accelerate from Math II to honorspre-calculus; math teachers cite decline in foundationals
MHS students are no longer able to accelerate from Integrated Math II (IM 2) to honors pre-calculus, according to assistant…
G building staff members report signs,sightings of mice in classrooms, lounge
Sightings and signs of mice have been noticed inside of G-building classrooms and the staffroom since around late May of…
Google integrates Gemini into Classroom;increases student access to educational AI tools
Over the summer, Gemini became more integrated into the Google tools used by Milpitas Unified School District, changing the way…
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
From student to colleague: Diepfollows in Meyer’s footsteps at MHS
After graduation most students leave high school, never to return. For others, the relationships and experiences they made there continue…
Students make the most of Italy trip despite two-day Montreal setback
A group of around 30 students traveled to Italy this past summer as part of an Education First (EF) Tours…
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…
Sports
Girls tennis team plans to strengthen bonds, connections
The girls tennis team looks to build stronger connections with its players and improve their competitive spirit this season, varsity…
Football team off to 4-1 start with new coaches
After 25 years of being an assistant coach for the varsity football team, Coach Reynard Elzey was elevated to the…
XC team races to success with new changes, coaches, runners
Some important changes to the cross country team this year include the significant number of freshmen, the addition of Austin…
Lifestyle
Energy drinks drain teenagers’ health, creates problems
Sometimes a grabbing quick Red Bull on the way to school can seem like the perfect solution to a long…
Different nail styles open upopportunities for creativity
There are few ways to drastically change your appearance with minimal effort, one of the ways being taking care of…
Different jewelry-making methods create unique jewelry
When people think of making jewelry, they may think of stringing beads to make a bracelet or a necklace. But…
Entertainment
Resident Evil haunts big screen with zombies, survival horror
Rating: 4.5/5 “Resident Evil,” directed by Zach Cregger, effectively spooks audiences with the survival horror that’s ubiquitous to the video…
The 78th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards
The 78th Annual Primetime Emmy’s Awards was held on Monday September 14 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. It…
Horror movie ‘Buddy’ reflects the real world
Disclaimer: This analysis contains a lot of spoilers for the movie “Buddy.” Who’s the most lovable, cuddly orange unicorn there…
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…