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Maximizing your potential in high school requires making good use of your time, and summer is no exception. Taking a college course is one of many activities that look great on college applications, but do the benefits really outweigh the downsides? Here’s an overview of where you can take communityContinue Reading
On Tuesday May 4, Superintendent Cheryl Jordan announced via email the creation of the MUSD EducatEveryWhere v. 4.0 Virtual Learning Pilot program for students who thrive in a virtual learning environment. This program will be implemented alongside normal in-person learning even after the pandemic is over, as an alternative optionContinue Reading
The first season of sports at MHS this year, which includes boys and girls cross country, swimming and diving, and girls tennis, began competition on Feb. 15, according to an announcement sent out by MHS Athletics Director Johanna Butcher via email. These competitions were conducted at socially distanced meets andContinue Reading
On March 12, Rosé, the main vocalist of K-pop band Blackpink, released her solo debut album “R” along with a music video for the lead single, “On The Ground.” “On The Ground” is a stark contrast from the flashiness of Blackpink’s group songs, like “Kill This Love” or “How YouContinue Reading
As the pandemic continues and life under social distancing becomes the norm, MHS continues to implement distance learning procedures. Many types of academic competitions, such as Science Olympiad and Speech and Debate, have to adjust to virtual platforms. These academic competitions are normally large gatherings of students from across theContinue Reading
Lunar New Year is one of the most important holidays in China, comparable to Thanksgiving in America, and has a strong influence in neighbouring cultures to China as well, including the Korean New Year and Tết in Vietnam. It’s associated with many customs. One such tradition is eating traditional foodsContinue Reading
On Nov. 28, Santa Clara County announced a temporary ban on all contact sports in the county, affecting professional teams, such as the San Francisco 49ers, and high school athletics. The ban came as a result of the recent surge in COVID-19 cases in the Bay Area and lasts forContinue Reading
By Harry Leung On Oct. 30, pop artist Ariana Grande released “Positions,” her sixth full-length album, following her release of the lead single and title track just a week prior. The album debuted at No. 1 on both the Billboard Global 200 and Billboard Global Excl. U.S. charts. Grande exploresContinue Reading
By Harry Leung Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020-21 marching band season has been cancelled, Marching Band Director Moises Fagundes said in a Zoom interview. Performances the band normally does at football games and regional competitions will not take place, Fagundes added. The marching band usually conducts practices duringContinue Reading
By Harry Leung Last month, Tiger Sugar, a Taiwanese boba milk tea chain renowned for its brown sugar drinks, opened its doors in the Bay Area for the first time. The shop opened in Cupertino and customers flocked to its grand opening, forming a (socially distanced) line that stretched aroundContinue Reading