By 12th grader (Senior) Sienna Reyes Malcolm X once said, “The most disrespected person in America is the black woman.” On Wednesday, January 20, 2021, almost 60 years after Malcolm X delivered this quote, Americans watched while the first Black and South Asian American woman was sworn into office asContinue Reading
Project Inclusion, the English department’s concerted effort to incorporate more diverse literature in their curriculum, has been in motion since June of 2020, Principal Francis Rojas said in a Zoom interview. Eight titles have been approved, and four are ready to be taught this semester, Rojas continued. The English departmentContinue Reading
Can you briefly introduce yourself? “My name is Danilo Escobar. I teach AP World History and American Government, and I’ve been teaching here since 2007.” Why are you the ‘World Famous Mr. Escobar’? “There’s a restaurant in Japantown, and on their menu, they have something called “World Famous Ribs.” AndContinue Reading
For the 2020-2021 school year, MHS implemented a new Wednesday schedule, introducing a mandatory advisory period from 8:30 to 9:00 a.m. before independent work and office hours from 9:00 a.m. to 2:55 p.m. In an Aug. 18, 2020 email to MHS students and parents, Principal Francis Rojas said that duringContinue Reading
Hailing from Quebec, Canada, French teacher Joanne Mollot (fondly known as Madame Mollot) has to be one of the most fascinating teachers on campus. My time spent learning French with her is long over, but her unorthodox teaching style has impacted me in such a way that I find myselfContinue Reading
To slow the spread of the virus, we are constantly reminded to socially distance, wash our hands, and wear masks whenever we leave our homes. Unfortunately, despite following these guidelines, I contracted the virus. This was my experience with COVID-19. On Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, I felt a mild itchinessContinue Reading
When I first heard about investing in Gamestop, I was completely opposed to it. That was last July, right after I watched “The Big Short,” a film based on the people who predicted and profited off the financial crisis of 2007 and the United States housing bubble. I was discussingContinue Reading
Can you describe the video game you are making? Does it have a name? What genre of game is it? “The game I’m working on at the moment is a movement-based platformer, and it’s currently in the early stages of development—planning, worldbuilding, and experimenting with ideas. Despite setbacks with otherContinue Reading
What grade are you in? “I’m currently a sophomore.” What inspired you to start an astronomy club at MHS? “I’ve always been really interested in astronomy and decided to create an astronomy club to provide a place where all students who are interested in astronomy or want to learn moreContinue Reading
Olivia Rodrigo took the world by storm when she released her debut single, “drivers license.” And by “storm,” I mean the raging sea of heartbreak she poured into the song, which resonated with millions of people worldwide. Since the single’s release on Jan. 8, 2021, the track has been blowingContinue Reading
MHS’s yearbook class has brought back senior quotes for the class of 2021 after removing them last school year and has implemented new guidelines for senior portraits, due to distance learning and the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the website of MHS’s yearbook, known as The Saga. The Saga is relyingContinue Reading
As soon as children enter grade school, they are taught to follow strict dress codes. These dress codes serve to restrict clothing with offensive or crude messages in order to promote a safe and welcoming learning environment for students and staff. However, dress codes teach children, especially girls, that theirContinue Reading