Hello, My Name is Muskaan, a junior at MHS. In my free time, I like to talk to friends and do extensive research on controversial topics.
This past year, colleges and universities nationwide saw an increase in freshmen applications. According to Amelia Nierenberg, a writer for The New York Times, University of California, Berkeley received 28% more applications and Cornell University received 32% more applications. With the Class of 2022 college application cycle coming to anContinue Reading
From eating 12 grapes at midnight to marching with torches, every country has its own unique way of celebrating New Year’s. Here are some interesting New Year’s traditions from five countries around the world. Denmark: Residents shatter their unused dishware in front of their doors to ward off bad spirits.Continue Reading
The Silicon Valley Career Technical Education (SVCTE) is a program that offers students with vocational training and hands-on experience in their desired profession, senior Karina Wong said in an interview. Students can sign up for the program when signing up for courses for the following year, Wong added. With 15-16Continue Reading
This past year, colleges and universities nationwide saw an increase in freshmen applications. According to Amelia Nierenberg, a writer for The New York Times, UC Berkeley received 28% more applications, Cornell University received 32% more applications, University of Southern California received 20% more applications, and Harvard University received 42% moreContinue Reading
The spread of the COVID-19 virus continues to decrease as most counties in California enter the orange tier. According to ABC News, this means that most counties have “2 to 5.9 daily new cases per 100,000.” Over the past year, with the COVID-19 pandemic taking control of our lives, schoolsContinue Reading
You may know Letta Meyer as the AP Chemistry and Forensics teacher, and as the advisor of Science Olympiad. However, outside of school, she is a student herself at the University of San Francisco, where she is pursuing a doctorate degree. After Meyer graduated from high school, she had plannedContinue Reading
2020 was an interesting year. Not only were there social protests and the COVID-19 pandemic, but also a new president was elected, putting an end to Donald Trump’s laid-back coronavirus response. On Jan. 21, Joseph Robinette Biden Jr. was inaugurated as the 46th President of the United States. Along withContinue Reading
When someone remixes a song, they alter the lyrics, beat, voice tone, accent, and other elements of the song to his or her liking. Some famous songs that have been remixed include “I Wanna Go” by Britney Spears, “E.T” by Katy Perry, and “Grenade” by Bruno Mars. Junior Fardin HaqueContinue Reading
More people have been journal writing since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic as a way to relieve stress and anxiety, according to Mithila Phadke, a writer for Vox. A new type of journal, bullet journals, has taken journaling to the next level. The bullet journal was founded by RyderContinue Reading
According to a poll about presidential election preferences conducted by The Union, 81% of MHS students supported Joe Biden. However, despite the overwhelming support for the Democratic candidate, there are some students who supported the Republican party and third parties, as well as others that consider themselves as independents. JuniorContinue Reading
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to greatly impact our daily lives. As we hope to return to our pre-pandemic lives, the number of cases and deaths in the Bay Area continue to escalate. In September, Santa Clara County was a red tier county; however, last month, Santa Clara County became aContinue Reading
By Muskaan Mahajan The pandemic has greatly affected our daily lives. In March of this year, schools closed and they were expected to open in May. Unfortunately, schools never reopened, and we continue to stay in our boring homes. Yet, the number of cases and deaths are not decreasing. Currently,Continue Reading