As I put my Birkenstocks on to drive my car to school last year, my brother said, “Those look like swashbuckling shoes.” A year later, I put my Crocs on to get frozen yogurt and my brother said, “Those are the ugliest shoes I’ve ever seen.” Why did shoes withContinue Reading
Many students, especially seniors, are participating in the trend of bringing a children’sbackpack to school instead of the typical backpack. This includes bags with vibrant colors, cartoon characters, and frivolous designs. According to “Why some high school seniors are going back to school with kindergarten backpacks?” by USA Today, theContinue Reading
The Native American tribes Tamien Nation of Santa Clara County, Muwekma, and Confederated Villages of Lisjan all have a historical claim on the land of Milpitas, according to Native Lands Digital.The Tamien Nation have lived on Milpitas and south of Milpitas land for thousands of years, but currently they ownContinue Reading
Almost 90 years old, William Joseph Nachazel, is the first tenant of his house and has been living in Milpitas since 1972, he said. The first memory from that time is buying his house, right when Milpitas High School was newly built, Nachazel said. The biggest change from back thenContinue Reading
Based on the true story of Russell Middle School student Marcy Renee Conrad’s murder in 1981, “River’s Edge” follows the effects the murder has on a group of high schoolers and also features now famed actor Keanu Reeve’s debut in film. Directed by Tim Hunter, the movie revolves around teenagerContinue Reading
City Hall – City Hall is one of the most important buildings in Milpitas.At the front, a statue of the West Coast Minuteman can be seen, which was built after the city of San Jose attempted to annex Milpitas in the 1950s; according to Roadside America. This building was previouslyContinue Reading
For many teenagers, learning to drive is an important rite of passage into adulthood; a driver’s license is a symbol of independence, competence, and maturity. However, this perceived importance can influence some teens, who may be unprepared to drive, to learn out of social pressure or expectation, not actual desire.Continue Reading
A threat posted via social media alluded to a potential act of violence at MHS, causing fear and absences among students, according to Sergeant Peter Tachis of the Milpitas Police Department. The post, sent out in the evening on Oct. 23, depicted multiple guns lying on a mattress and aContinue Reading
There has been a statewide decline in attendance rates, in part due to COVID-19 Superintendent Cheryl Jordan said. COVID-19 created a situation where people have forgotten the value of physically being in school because they became used to the online experience, she added. Many students have heard about the districtContinue Reading
According to the MUSD website, the Dual Enrollment program at MHS is an opportunity for students to enroll in college classes taught in the San Jose City College Extension. While some point to the benefits to the program, others question the effectiveness of it. Senior Nidhi Bhat is enrolled asContinue Reading
The Performing Arts Center is currently being built in the MHS parking lot to expand opportunities for the music and theater programs, theater teacher Kaila Schwartz said. The center will consist of a main stage, black box theater, and an orchestra pit, Schwartz said. The main stage is where largeContinue Reading
As juniors and seniors step into their final years of high school, they are met with an influx of deadlines, exams, and stress about college and future careers. Taking advantage of a senior open or TA (teacher assistant) period can help alleviate that stress and provide a range of benefits,Continue Reading