RATING: 3 out of 5 Holly Black’s newest book, “The Prisoner’s Throne”, the sequel to “The Stolen Heir”, continues the story of its two main characters, Oak and Wren, as they navigate the political tensions of the Faerie realm. Although the novel is an improvement from the first book inContinue Reading
The Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) has remained optional for most colleges in the nation ever since COVID-19, which largely impaired students’ ability to take the test. However, the past year has revealed a new trend in both private institutions like Yale University and even public schools, like University of TexasContinue Reading
For senior Anna Huynh, piano is more than just a hobby; it’s a unique, wordless expression of herself, she said. Having found success at various competitions and recitals, piano has been one of Huynh’s focuses for the past few years, she said. “Parents want their kids to do extracurriculars, soContinue Reading
Some classes only have flat letter grades while others have pluses or minuses. Some classes round up, while others directly change letter grades according to class performance. Even teachers who teach the same subject will often have different policies for their class. The lack of grade standardization at MHS ultimatelyContinue Reading
Competing at the national level for a sport requires years of dedication and training, and it’s no different for table tennis. Senior Muskan Gupta and senior Arnav Khinvasara have both been playing table tennis for many years and are currently competing at the national level, according to usatt.org. Gupta startedContinue 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
Terra Nova High School on Oct. 27, the girls’ locker rooms were left in a mess, with trash left all over the floor and the bathrooms being left in a dirty condition, physical education (PE) teacher Celina Reyes said. Although there have been messes left behind after certain matches, theContinue Reading
Napoleon. The name is instantly recognizable to anyone with an inkling of knowledge aboutEuropean history. A name that invokes images of famous paintings, the great number of victories in battle, and perhaps endless paragraphs in history textbooks. Now, “Napoleon” is also the name of a film directed by Ridley Scott,Continue Reading
The Wellness Center officially opened on Thursday 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 and teachers. Funding for the various wellness centers that are integratedContinue Reading
Whenever football is played at MHS, above the chanting of the crowd or the tweeting of the whistle, the boom of the announcer’s voice is prevalent. Freshman Braedon Laino began announcing for football games as the first student commentator for JV football in August 2023, Braeden Laino said. “We’ve hadContinue Reading
It’s common to see students have a free period in their schedule instead of a standard class. Whether it be teacher’s assistant (TA) periods or senior opens, the value and need for free periods is up for debate. While free periods can be helpful for some students, the ease atContinue Reading
Occasionally when driving around Milpitas, you might stumble upon a white minivan on the road, labeled with a leaf logo. The Simple Mobile Access to Reliable Transit (SMART) is an app-based system that provides affordable car transit within Milpitas, according to the City of Milpitas’s website. The transit system beganContinue Reading