Whenever I used to think of crocheting, I always viewed it slightly negatively, calling it a “grandma hobby” and things of that sort. However, I never realized how useful it could be. Like many others in 2020, I foundmyself lazing around to find new hobbies and stumbled upon crocheting onContinue Reading
Winter Break is around the corner, and for anyone who wants to eat somewhere better than fast food, Noah’s Bagels is a great place option. Their Brunch Box is especially great for a small group of people to share and enjoy. For $38, it features three hash browns, three breakfastContinue Reading
Coffee is the most utilized stimulant in the world because it is linked to both long- and short-term benefits. Approximately 90% of North Americans consume coffee on a daily basis, according to a research paper published in the National Library of Medicine (NLM). Many students consume coffee to be alertContinue Reading
Matcha powder is vibrant, green, and perfect for your daily routine. According to CC Fine Tea’s article titled “Matcha: The Hidden History of Chinese Powdered Green Tea,” this form of green tea has been around since the Tang Dynasty of ancient China. The health benefits of this coffee alternative areContinue Reading
The idea of being able to buy designer clothes for a fraction of their original price through thrifting seems like the perfect reason to start thrifting, but there are so many other perks. The sustainability, ability to choose clothes for cheaper, and accessibility make it appealing to many across theContinue Reading
When thinking about research, the image that usually comes to mind is a middle-aged Ph.D. recipient experimenting with test tubes in a lab. But there are some students at MHS already conducting research. Senior Tvisha Nepani started a computational neuroscience internship at Yale University in January. Senior Michelle Ng investigatedContinue Reading
English teacher Cindy Ung grew up in Santa Ana, she said. She did not like where she grew up, she added.Santa Ana had gang activities and primarily had low-income populations, Ung said. “Much of my resentment stemmed from me being the only Chinese person in my neighborhood and classes, inContinue Reading
Previously a Spanish teacher and Rancho Milpitas Middle School principal, assistant principal Casey McMurray has enjoyed his return to MHS this year, he said. McMurray majored in Spanish in college because he loved the language, he said. He taught Spanish at a local high school before he graduated from collegeContinue Reading
“Attack! of the Killer Man from the Sun!”, the theater department’s most recent play production, was directed and produced by theater teacher Kaila Schwartz. In the play, a group of scientists try their best to save Earth from deadly solar flares, sophomore and theater student Mazaria Aldrich said. “It justContinue Reading
With the rising popularity of glow-in-the-dark Smiski figures and adorable Sonny Angel figures, the number of collectors has increased. Collecting can be a hobby, a passion, or something worth more for different people, and for senior Geneva Dang, collecting Smiskis and Sonny Angels is a reward, she said.Dang’s parents allowContinue Reading
While some students can only imagine their teachers in the classroom, many teachers have had eventful experiences running through the woods or scoring a goal in front of a roaring crowd. These sports experiences have shaped these teachers’ lives. Photography teacher Ian Danielson began playing soccer around six years oldContinue Reading
In a time where people around the globe are connected through the internet and social media, fandoms have played a part in connecting people even further. Whether it be uniting over a love for a certain show, a basketball player, or Taylor Swift, fandoms have become a place for peopleContinue Reading