Hello! My name is Brandyn Huynh, and I'm the biggest Swiftie at MHS. I love watching t.v. shows, writing poetry, and going on evening runs in my free time. Follow my insta @brandynlh :3
Given that college season has passed, along with national decision day on May 1st, many students—including myself—are feeling lost and undecided about their future. Putting things into perspective, many of us seniors this year had to deal with rejections and a handful of waitlists from the four-year universities that we’veContinue Reading
After signing to Big Machine Records in 2004, Taylor Swift released six studio albums that all went number one on the Billboards 200s. Following her massive successes with Big Machine Records, Swift decided to leave the record label in 2018, which sparked a chain of feuds between her and ScooterContinue Reading
As a teen who avidly uses Instagram for networking and entertainment, I’ve always wondered how my peers could take such aesthetic and creative photos “for the gram.” Unique poses and quirky camera tricks have always caught my attention. For some time, I have been in awe at how easily myContinue Reading
Olivia Rodrigo took the world by storm when she released her debut single, “drivers license.” And by “storm,” I mean the raging sea of heartbreak she poured into the song, which resonated with millions of people worldwide. Since the single’s release on Jan. 8, 2021, the track has been blowingContinue Reading
In recent years, teen mental health has become progressively worse. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), there are “approximately 4.4 million children ranging from ages 3-17 who are diagnosed with anxiety in the United States.” Factoring in the prominence of social media, substance abuse, and lack of mentalContinue Reading
Interviewer: Brandyn Huynh Based on your weekly agendas, I know that you’re super into knitting and other arts and crafts. What got you into knitting in the first place? “Well, my maternal grandmother knits a lot, and my paternal grandmother crochets a lot. So, when I was a kid, theyContinue Reading
Rating: 4/5 Just seven months after announcing a set of three EPs that would kick-start a new era in her career, Miley Cyrus changed directions and released a full-length rock album instead. Cyrus’s new album, “Plastic Hearts,” exudes a level of self-awareness that many other artists her age have yetContinue Reading
Rating: 5/5 “The Queen’s Gambit,” a Netflix mini-series released on Oct. 23, 2020, follows the life of orphan-turned-chess-prodigy Beth Harmon. Focusing on Beth’s experiences competing in chess tournaments, the show touches on issues of substance abuse, women’s inequality, and adoptive families. A factor that drew me to the show wasContinue Reading
By Brandyn Huynh Rating: 4.5/5 After spending years writing for big-name artists such as Idina Menzel, Camila Cabello, and Lany, Sasha Sloan has stepped into the spotlight, not only as a songwriter but as a brilliant artist with her debut album, “Only Child.” On the opening track “Matter To You,”Continue Reading
By Brandyn Huynh The new trailer for the film “Songbird,” a dystopian horror film that exploits people’s fears about the coronavirus pandemic, is under fire for being tone-deaf and insensitive due to its untimely release. This year has been a difficult time for all of us. With COVID-19 forcing usContinue Reading
By Brandyn Huynh One of the few good things that have come from the COVID-19 pandemic is the great deal of inspiration that student entrepreneurs have gained. With the quarantine becoming the new norm, students at MHS have come up with creative ways to stay busy. Starting a company isContinue Reading
By Brandyn Huynh Despite not being officially recognized as a sport by the NCAA (Division I Football Subdivision), the MHS Cheer Team broke those standards by officially making its debut as a sport this year. The team converted to practice over Zoom rather than hosting in-person meetings. “Before the pandemic,Continue Reading