MHS alumnus Alex Lee looks to represent District 25 in State Assembly
By Vaishnavi Josyula Like many recent college graduates in the Bay Area, MHS alum Alex Lee lives at home in the same bedroom as he did in high school. However, the twenty-five year old, who graduated with the Class of 2013, is poised to be the next representative of DistrictContinue Reading
California’s ballot initiative and referendum system explained
By Rachel Wu This election season, you may have heard terms like Proposition 22 and Proposition 16 being tossed around. But what exactly is a proposition? California adopted its proposition system over a century ago to empower citizens through direct democracy by allowing them to propose legislation, vote directly onContinue Reading
Pre-Register to Vote Party encourages teens to vote
By Vanessa Hu The Pre-Register to Vote Party, held by the Milpitas Recreation and Community Services, aimed to inspire teenagers in Milpitas to vote, Program Coordinator Anthony Teschera said in a Zoom interview. The event, which occurred on Zoom on October 16, encouraged attendees to spread awareness about the importanceContinue Reading
A guide to the Milpitas Mayor and City Council candidates
By Brian Dinh On November 3rd, Milpitas residents will have the chance to vote in the municipal election. Citizens will decide on the mayor, who serves for two years, and two City Council seats, which will be held for four years. The officials elected will make decisions that impact localContinue Reading
What’s on a Milpitas voter’s ballot?
By Rachel Wu While the United States presidential election has dominated election season press coverage, it’s important to stay informed and vote wisely in local and state elections as well. Regardless of the outcome of the presidential election, local governments are responsible for decisions on issues that directly affect yourContinue Reading
ASB partners with online driver’s education program
By Rajvee Patel ASB is partnering with the company YourDriversEdOnline.com to offer MHS students the driver’s education they need to acquire a permit, Activities Director Jerell Maneja said over a Zoom interview. The program utilizes a variety of online modules to help student-drivers satisfy the hourly state requirement needed toContinue Reading
Virtual Clog Rush meets praise
By Kathleen Huynh Over 70 MHS clubs and organizations (CLOG) participated in the virtual CLOG Rush during the second week of September and the following Monday, Co-CLOG Commissioner Victoria Ly said over a Google Meet interview. The CLOG Committee spent over a month planning a positive and inclusive virtual CLOGContinue Reading
MHS classes adapt to distance learning
By Rachel Wu The state has asked schools to meet the normal California state standards for each academic area, but the delivery of instruction will be different this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Principal Francis Rojas said in a Zoom interview. There is an understanding from the state levelContinue Reading
Zoom bomber disrupts MHS classes, is caught
By Rachel Wu MHS had several Zoom bombing incidents in the first few weeks of school with varying degrees of disruption, Assistant Principal Jennifer Hutchison said in an email interview. In one incident, which has now been resolved, a young person livestreamed his actions as he distracted and ridiculed studentsContinue Reading
Editorial: MHS COVID-19 response admirable
As of October 6, 2020, the U.S. COVID-19 death toll reached 210,028, according to The New York Times. Cases continue to surge, and COVID-19 lockdowns have lasted over six months. Although the issue of public school reopening is frequently politicized, it is clear that schools must act swiftly and safelyContinue Reading