Assistant Principal Amanda Gross began an investigation of former social studies teacher Toby Anderson on Feb. 3, 2022, due to allegations of inappropriate behavior, according to Gross’ written statement and timeline of the investigation. Anderson was placed on paid administrative leave on Feb. 10, after Gross had interviewed three studentsContinue Reading
UPDATE: The Santa Clara County Office of the District Attorney responded to The Union’s request to know whether or not criminal charges had been filed against former career and technical education teacher Lance Brookner. Their response stated that “the matter has been rejected due toinsufficient evidence.” Former career and technicalContinue Reading
Class of 2018 alumnus TaRiq Bracy played multiple sports — football, basketball, and baseball — essentially year-round from middle school through his junior year, Bracy said in a Zoom interview. In his senior year of high school, since he received interest to play football for Division I schools, he choseContinue Reading
An email expressing concerns over Chick-fil-A’s involvement on campus, in staff meetings and the career fair, was sent to all staff members on March 10 by English teacher Brett Webber, on behalf of a larger group of teachers. The email, whose subject was “Open Letter to MHS Administration,” cited concernsContinue Reading
Very few junior badminton players can claim that they are among the best in the nation, but MHS is home to two of them — sophomores Anderson Lin and Mia Hundley, who both play on the varsity badminton team. According to the USA Badminton Junior Rankings on Tosszone, a websiteContinue Reading
Tattoos are known as one of the earliest forms of self-expression, stemming from centuries of culture and society. But throughout the years, some tattoos have strayed away from tradition towards becoming a modern and artistic way for people to portray themselves. The act of permanently inking one’s body has seeminglyContinue Reading
Kimberly Marion, commonly known as “Señora Marion” around campus, has been working at MHS as a Spanish teacher for over two decades, Marion said. This is a fraction of her total 43-year career, she added. Marion grew up in Columbus, Ohio with her family, she said. Some of her favoriteContinue Reading
By day, they’re in your classes, drumming desk tables with a pencil — only an inkling of their musical prowess. By night, they’re teens ready to share their music with the world, guitarist-drummer-singer of Me and the Birds junior Quinton Vo said. Vo, guitarist junior Zach Nunag, and bassist juniorContinue Reading
For many people, house plants may just be for decor, whereas in reality, having plants inside your home is both physically and mentally beneficial. Indoor plants aid in oxygen purification and reduce depression, anxiety, and sleep troubles, according to the Healthline article “When Sunshine and Water Are Enough: How WateringContinue Reading
Every spring, California experiences a phenomenon known as the wildflower super bloom. A wide variety of flowers grow across the state, painting hillsides and valleys in vibrant colors. Super blooms usually occur in the spring after California experiences a period of heavy rainfall that triggers the growth of wildflowers. ThereContinue Reading
The 1997 film “Titanic” directed by James Cameron is one of the most successful and iconic movies in cinema history, breaking records and charming viewers worldwide. The film celebrated its 25th anniversary with a special remastered re-release on Feb. 10, 2023, bringing the iconic film to the big screen onceContinue Reading
RATING: 3 out of 5 Franchises have a reputation for getting worse and worse as more installments are released, but “Scream VI,” released on Mar. 10, manages to subvert those expectations and create an outstanding movie-going experience. Starring in the film are Tera Carpenter (Jenna Ortega) and Sam Carpenter (MelissaContinue Reading