According to a poll about presidential election preferences conducted by The Union, 81% of MHS students supported Joe Biden. However, despite the overwhelming support for the Democratic candidate, there are some students who supported the Republican party and third parties, as well as others that consider themselves as independents. JuniorContinue Reading
December has arrived, along with cold weather and the frenzy of students cramming in anticipation of finals week, Dec. 14th-18th. AP Psychology teacher Lauren Byler-Garcia explained the importance of managing stress and maintaining a healthy sleep schedule, especially during this time. Stress puts people in bad moods, making it hardContinue Reading
Across the nation, COVID-19 has left many Americans jobless; however, several MHS students have managed to find and keep jobs during the pandemic. While some students are fortunate enough to work from the comfort of their homes, other students have jobs that require them to mask-up and face the world. Continue Reading
2020 has been quite a year. Months of quarantine and online learning have made many students look towards the winter holidays to bring cheer and merriment. However, with the recent increase in COVID-19 cases, everyone should consider staying home this year. With COVID-19 cases on the rise, California leaders likeContinue Reading
Thanksgiving marked the beginning of the consumer season, as many businesses prepared for sales throughout November and December. Although COVID-19 halted many holiday traditions, people still shopped in anticipation of the holiday season. Many consumers looked forward to the spectacular deals offered on Black Friday and Cyber Monday, preparing forContinue Reading
This year, it is especially important to keep up the holiday spirit, but it’s also essential for us to stay safe while enjoying all of the festivities. Here are a few coronavirus-safe twists to add to some of your favorite holiday games. First up, one of the most popular holidayContinue Reading
From having to transition to attending class on Zoom to relying on online stores to purchase necessities, the pandemic has had a toll on everyone. With the increase in virus cases, Santa Clara County is now under a Regional Stay-at-Home Order, prohibiting private gatherings of any size. To stay safeContinue Reading
With Christmas around the corner, many wonder how they can maintain holiday spirit even with COVID-19 regulations. To preserve the spirit of merriment, you can help others and give back to the community. Here are five ways to help out this holiday season: You can donate to homeless shelters, soupContinue Reading
As COVID-19 cases rose and campus closed, sports teams were forced to find alternatives to on-campus practice. Among these teams was cross country, who has not had an in-person practice since this summer, Sophomore Koyo Kai said in a phone interview. Since the team has been unable to meet in-person,Continue Reading
The MHS football team’s traditional practice in December is indefinitely delayed due to COVID-19, MHS Head Football Coach Kelly King wrote in an email. California is not permitting any games until Jan. 25, King wrote. The football team has prepared for increased COVID-19 restrictions, King said in a Zoom interview.Continue Reading
Rating: 4/5 That time of year has arrived, pushing open the floodgates of holiday movies and TV shows on Netflix to watch with loved ones and enjoy the holiday spirit. The Netflix original, “Dash & Lily,” which premiered on Nov. 10, 2020, is about two teenagers alone on Christmas, seekingContinue Reading
Rating: 5/5 The film “If Anything Happens I Love You” was released on Nov. 20, 2020 on Netflix, depicting two grieving parents as they cope with the loss of their daughter from a school shooting. The animated film has no dialogue, but spoken words were not needed to capture viewers’Continue Reading