We all remember that sixth-grade science experiment where we shook a freezing cold Ziploc bag filled with ice, salt, and milk, hoping it would magically churn out ice cream—and most of the time, we ended up with a pile of mush. I decided to give this method another try withContinue Reading
Summer is a season that brings excitement and joy, but with that comes heat and discomfort. From traditional methods to unique DIYs, read on to find different ways to keep yourself cool and comfortable this summer! Stay hydrated: Drink plenty of fluids to keep yourself hydrated. Remember, you aren’t limitedContinue Reading
Social media is an effective tool for impactful change, and almost everyone has seen an Instagram post informing them of the latest tragedy. Social media activism can be useful but oftentimes is hollow and ineffectual. Sharing posts cannot be all that students do if they want to make a difference. Continue Reading
Milpitas High School is a melting pot of cultures and religions, with students hailing from various parts of the world. However, the school calendar plans days-off primarily based on Christian holidays such as Christmas which arrives during winter break, leaving students of other cultures feeling excluded. I strongly believe thatContinue Reading
AP classes are regarded as some of the hardest coursework that students take in high school. They are rigorous in their workload and at the end of the year, students have the opportunity to show their knowledge of a topic through the AP Exam. Many times, students’ AP exam scoresContinue Reading
Historically, art and artists have been intricately intertwined, with many people feeling art is a reflection of the artist. However, there may be occasions when a person wants to admire a work of art while distancing oneself from the artist responsible for it, especially when the artist has been involvedContinue Reading
Former President of the United States Barack Obama attended a tech conference in 2013, “I have no idea where most of the people who worked for me went to college. I just know: Did they get stuff done or did they not?”. He brings up an interesting point. High-achieving peopleContinue Reading
Hiking is a popular activity for both individuals and families. Here in the Bay Area, we’re gifted with some of the best nature trails in the state. While many students are familiar with local trails such as Mission Peak in Milpitas, or Alum Rock in San Jose, there are plentyContinue Reading
A school guidance counselor undoubtedly plays one of the most important roles in a high schooler’s life. While working with them to plan their academics and coursework, a school counselor is the person a student can always go to in order to get answers to all their questions. The UnionContinue Reading
Slurs are words meant to hurt someone, usually based on their race, religion, gender, or other parts of their identity. Most students have the common sense to avoid using these words because we know that they are weapons meant to emotionally harm others, make them feel inferior, and portray disgustContinue Reading
The cashier turns the screen towards you as soon as you remove your debit card, displaying the tipping options: 10%, 25%, 40%, and so on and so forth. You glance at the frozen yogurt bowl that you made yourself, and then up at the minimum-wage employee, wondering how much ofContinue Reading
Tipping is a long-standing tradition, and yet there is still debate on whether people should tip at places like restaurants, cafes, and bars. Some argue tipping is unnecessary and should not be expected, but I believe that tipping at places is necessary because it not only benefits the service industryContinue Reading