After presenting a list of her ideas to the Milpitas Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources Commission during one of their monthly meetings, chair of the Milpitas Youth Advisory Commission (YAC) and junior Rachel Plummer was invited to apply to the Milpitas Youth Advisory Commission (YAC) as a freshman, Plummer said. Continue Reading
Rating: 4.5/5 stars Ari Aster, writer and director of the horror films “Hereditary” and “Midsommar,” takes a break from the horror genre to weave a more anxiety-inducing story in his latest surrealist film, “Beau is Afraid,” which was released on April 21. The movie centers around the guilt-ridden, blubbering protagonistContinue Reading
Rating: 2.5/5 stars I first noticed the restaurant while driving down South Main Street—a bright orange “Aha” in place of the familiar Red Chillies sign. It was both jarring and intriguing. Although Main Street is no stranger to restaurant businesses popping up, I decided to give Aha Indian Cuisine aContinue Reading
Assistant Principal Amanda Gross began an investigation of former social studies teacher Toby Anderson on Feb. 3, 2022, due to allegations of inappropriate behavior, according to Gross’ written statement and timeline of the investigation. Anderson was placed on paid administrative leave on Feb. 10, after Gross had interviewed three studentsContinue Reading
UPDATE: The Santa Clara County Office of the District Attorney responded to The Union’s request to know whether or not criminal charges had been filed against former career and technical education teacher Lance Brookner. Their response stated that “the matter has been rejected due toinsufficient evidence.” Former career and technicalContinue Reading
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is a federal law that prevents schools and other state agencies from discriminating against and denying benefits to people with disabilities, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. As a result, schools provide various accommodations to ensure that all students, including thoseContinue Reading
Rating: 3 out of 5 “Fortunes,” a series of seven plays written by members of the Arras Periodical and performed by actors in the Thespian Troupe, made a mixed debut on Jan. 13. The showcase, which marked the second annual collaboration between the two organizations, explored the concept of luckContinue Reading
When thinking about college, many students may envision a life of partying and drinking, but the legal drinking age in the United States is 21. According to the CDC, The 2019 Youth Risk Behavior Survey found that among high school students, during the previous 30 days, 29% ingested alcohol. ThereContinue Reading
Recipe 1 cup of pumpkin pureé ¾ cup brown sugar ½ teaspoon nutmeg 1 teaspoon cinnamon ½ teaspoon ground ginger ½ teaspoon salt 12 oz (1 can) evaporated milk 2 large eggs Frozen Trader Joe’s Pie Crust Instructions Preheat the oven to 400°F. Allow the frozen pie crust to defrostContinue Reading
The newest addition to the MUSD school board, Anu Nakka, will be sworn in as a trustee at the board meeting on Dec. 13, Nakka said in a Zoom interview. Although it was Nakka’s first time campaigning for a position, she has been involved in the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) andContinue Reading
Senior nights are a time-honored tradition, allowing coaches and athletes to show appreciation for senior players as they celebrate the end of their high school athletic careers. The celebrations are often joyous and sentimental, as seniors receive gifts and say goodbye to teams they’ve often been a part of forContinue Reading
There were drops in post-pandemic English Language Arts (ELA) and math California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) scores among student subgroups in secondary grades, including African Americans, English learners, and low-income students, Executive Director of Learning and Innovation Priti Johari said. The test score results were presented byContinue Reading