Rating: 3 out of 5 In the 2024 “Mean Girls” movie, the original 2004 film is set in a modern time with a musical twist. I was ecstatic to see one of my favorite classics be remade, but unfortunately, the film fell short of my expectations and did not accuratelyContinue Reading
Despite facing the obstacles of both gender and racial bias, Marie Maynard Daly was an essential part of discoveries regarding heart disease, sugars, and protein and their roles in the human body, according to the Science History Institute Museum and Library. She was also the first African American woman inContinue Reading
In the history of the United States, the experiences of African Americans have been boiled down to two narratives: slavery and the civil rights movement. In classes, we are often taught about the horrors of slavery but are never truly shown the richness of African and African American culture. IfContinue Reading
Milpitas has a low African American population, at 3.2% of the total population, according to the Milpitas government, compared to 13.6% of the total population of the United States, according to the 2020 U.S. federal census. Despite these low statistics, Ben Gross would be one of the first African AmericansContinue Reading
Black music and artistic expression have revolutionized American culture and activism. From the melodic, melancholic blues to rap and hip hop, this music first born on plantations ultimately planted the seeds for all American genres that followed. As Wesley Morris states in the New York Times’ ongoing 1619 project, whichContinue Reading
From decorating trees annually for Christmas in the Park to educating students through field trips and guest speaker events, Black Student Union (BSU) has existed as a student-run cultural club on campus since 2002, BSU co-advisor and special education resource specialist Herm Wilson said. BSU members also attend college-and-career-related expositionsContinue Reading
Therapy is an extremely effective method for treating mental disorders. Those suffering from serious mental illnesses, especially teenagers, should always get therapy instead of replacing it with other alternatives such as pursuing a hobby, as it would really help them in the long run. In the U.S., a therapy sessionContinue Reading
Most people want a better life, but actually achieving it can be a very daunting task. However, following simple, daily routines can drastically improve a person’s health, as I found from performing them for the last six years. Simple and effective, walking is a path to better health. Walking canContinue Reading
After over 50 years of serving the community, the Lucky supermarket on South Park Victoria Drive closed down in 2023 due to low profits, according to The Milpitas Beat article “Lucky grocery store in Milpitas will be closing on January 13.” Soon after, its bright red sign was replaced withContinue Reading
As of Jan. 9, California has followed Oregon in establishing a policy breaking away from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines. This policy allows people to resume their normal lives and go back to school or work even if they have COVID symptoms, as long the symptomsContinue Reading
The newest trend that has taken the internet by storm is the Stanley cup. Whether through TikTok or students at MHS carrying them around, many of us have at least heard about the product. Coming in a variety of sizes and colors, the cup is a surprisingly normal product thatContinue Reading