With the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) technology, there has been increased usage of AI-generated artwork. Currently, AI produces writing or paintings by looking at pre-existing works and mashing together elements until it produces something. This “art” is not real art because a machine could never replicate human emotions, andContinue Reading
When I attended Rancho Milpitas Middle School, students would eagerly check out books and interact with our designated librarian, Mr. Chiu, who, ironically, was a math teacher but a big advocate of reading. Students would look forward to round-table discussions at monthly book club meetings and the potluck that accompaniedContinue Reading
Many students rely on teachers recommendation letters, a requirement for the application of many colleges and universities. The letter vouches for the applicant ’s positive qualities and characteristics, including their academics and personality, to show colleges the positive contributions the student wouldmake to their campuses. Recently, some teachers have beenContinue Reading
Recommendation letters written by teachers are an integral part of applying to college for most seniors. According to The Atlantic, the practice of using artificial intelligence (AI) to write recommendation letters has become more common among teachers all over the world, sparking debates among the global academic community. While manyContinue Reading
The Milpitas Community Education Foundation (MCEF) awarded forensics science and Advanced Placement (AP) chemistry teacher Letta Meyer $3000 for her forensics science class, and chemistry and biotech teacher Robert Alvelais $500 for Science Olympiad. Curtner Elementary School teachers Naomi Patner, Natalie Tice, and Mary Paek recieved $2000 for their SowingContinue Reading
In 2021, Ethnic Studies became a state graduation requirement for the class of 2030 and onwards after Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill (AB) 101 into law, according to an article on CalMatters. Ethnic studies started as a college course that minority groups advocated for because of the lack ofContinue Reading
As of the 2023–24 school year, MHS is no longer hosting the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT), according to Assistant Principal Jonathan Mach. The main reason for no longer hosting the SAT is that there are not enough volunteers to proctor the test, Mach added. However, there are possibilities to reimplementContinue Reading
The Wellness Center officially opened on Nov. 16 in room J17 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, according to Board Communications Specialist Scott Forstner. In attendance were members of the MUSD board, Santa Clara County School District employees, and MHS administrators, teachers, and city and state politicians. Funding for the various wellnessContinue Reading
Leadership is hosting the Cocoa & Cram event in the school library from 3:30-5 p.m. from Dec. 11-15 to create a focused environment for students to study for upcoming final exams, Activities Director Deana Querubin said. The event also includes free chocolate, provided by leadership, for students who are presentContinue Reading
Leadership hosted the Jack Emery Winter Festival from 4-7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 8. The festival was meant to bring the community together and raise money for the Jack Emery Food Drive, Activities Director Deana Querubin said. The festival hosted vendors, roller skating on the tennis courts, a bouncy castleContinue Reading