With school completely online for the foreseeable future, teachers have had to find effective ways to gauge student progress. These methods have ranged from open-note tests to strictly-monitored exams for which students are required to keep their entire workspace in view. However, in their efforts to limit cheating, many AdvancedContinue Reading
By Archanaa Ramakrishnan As MHS shifted to distance learning during the pandemic, many aspects of school have changed, including clubs and organizations (CLOGs), an important part of the high school experience. The MHS Hip Hop Club, Model UN, and Milpitas Xtreme Robotics are just a few of the organizations thatContinue Reading
By Catherine Fung Scholastic Achievement Test (SAT) testing centers throughout California have been shut down since March of 2020 due to the spread of the coronavirus, resulting in the cancellation of 183,000 tests in September and 154,000 tests in October for California, the College Board website said. According to theirContinue Reading
By Vania Castro Rating: 4/5 “Monsoon” is a thought-provoking film that captures the common experiences many Asian-American immigrants have with cultural confusion. It tells a story of separation between the culture of the place one resides in and the culture of one’s place of birth. The movie stars Henry GoldingContinue Reading
By Vanessa Hu Shopping is easier than ever. With just a few simple clicks, you can have a laptop delivered to your doorstep within a day. Now that everyone is in quarantine at home, more and more people are relying on online shopping instead of going out to buy theirContinue Reading
By Evelyn Fu Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020-21 sports seasons are being pushed back, according to the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF). MHS Athletic Director Joanna Butcher sent out an email regarding information about the sports season on Jul. 30, and updates were sent in an email on Sept.Continue Reading
By Trinh Tran Youth to Yemen is a new charity organization that aims to send humanitarian aid to mitigate the effects of the crisis in Yemen, said junior Noelle Huynh, the founder and head director, in a Zoom interview. Huynh and some other MHS juniors founded the organization over theContinue Reading
By: Vaishnavi Josyula While the pandemic has negatively impacted people around the globe, many organizations and students at MHS have taken the time to think about community-wide problems and effective solutions. One such organization is SAMP, an unofficial nonprofit founded by Senior Rajvee Patel. The group strives to cultivate aContinue Reading
By Celine Nghiem A new skate park opened near the Milpitas Sports Center on Oct. 16, according to the City of Milpitas website. The 20,000-square-foot skate park, which features both combination and street terrain, is the newest addition to the city’s park system. Local skaters such as senior Anthony RodriguezContinue Reading
By Ryan Teoh Under Project Homekey, a program started recently by California Governor Gavin Newsom to combat homelessness during COVID-19, Santa Clara County is planning to convert the Milpitas Extended Stay America hotel (Hillview) into housing for homeless people at high risk for or impacted by COVID-19, according to anContinue Reading
By Evelyn Fu Stevie Wonder – “Where Is Our Love Song,” featuring Gary Clark Jr. A melodic ballad reminding people of love and hope for humanity inspired by the current societal conflicts. The melody felt unique, and is a beautiful song. Stevie Wonder – “Can’t Put It In The HandsContinue Reading
By Catherine Fung Rating: 3.5/5 “Light Up The Sky,” a Netflix documentary released on Oct. 14, 2020, showcases the Korean pop sensation Blackpink’s journey from their debut to the release of their recent album. The documentary follows each member’s unique background and shows how the girls’ cultural differences perfectly synchronizeContinue Reading