As a high school student running a clothing and jewelry business, senior Rosie Do believes the most enjoyable aspect is seeing people from school and around the world wear her products, shesaid. Upcycled by Do is Do’s self-run business where she sells handmade jewelry and clothes on Instagram and Depop,Continue Reading
Milpitas Interact and Fashion Club worked together to host mini flea markets during lunch on Oct. 19, 20, 26, and 27, making a profit of $150, according to Interact board director Jannet Nguyen. Students and staff members had the opportunity to sell unwanted clothes, she added. The mini flea marketsContinue Reading
Basketball courts are back on campus for the first time since 2021, according to Assistant Principal Jennifer Hutchison. The previous basketball courts beside the student parking lot were destroyed to move down the parking space and make room for the performing arts center, she added. The basketball courts were fundedContinue Reading
“I have to go to a UC.” This is the typical answer when you ask teenagers where they want to go to college. However, the ubiquitous desire to be admitted to a University of California can lead to feelings of intense competition and pressure among students. Most of these universitiesContinue Reading
Affirmative action was ruled unconstitutional by the Supreme Court on June 29, and it was declared that race can no longer be a factor in college admissions, according to Education Week. The affirmative action ruling mainly affects students applying to private colleges, considering how University of California (UC) and CaliforniaContinue Reading
The MHS color guard team earned bronze medals and placed third out of six schools at the winter guard championships in the Scholastic National AA division, which took place on April 1 at Independence High School, according to junior color guard member Sean Sevilla. Despite the performance beginning at 6Continue Reading
The MHS varsity softball team’s winning record is 21-4 this season, and they are currently on a six-game winning streak, according to MaxPreps. The team consists of many players who have played travel softball together for years, varsity softball player junior Priyah Quinonez said. This prior knowledge of playing softballContinue Reading
Rating: 4.5/5 “The Super Mario Bros. Movie,” released on April 5, sparked feelings of comfort and nostalgia in audiences, including myself, by incorporating various elements of the Super Mario games, which many played during their childhood. The movie captures video game characters that we all know and love, including MarioContinue Reading
For many people, house plants may just be for decor, whereas in reality, having plants inside your home is both physically and mentally beneficial. Indoor plants aid in oxygen purification and reduce depression, anxiety, and sleep troubles, according to the Healthline article “When Sunshine and Water Are Enough: How WateringContinue Reading
Coaching is not for everyone, and the number of coaches at MHS has fluctuated during the 24 years that varsity boys basketball coach Champ Wrencher has been coaching and teaching, he said. At the start of his career, there were a multitude of on-campus coaches, and while many quit eventually,Continue Reading
Milpitas Middle College High School (MMCHS), an alternative MUSD high school since 2021, is most suitable for students who are not performing at their optimum level in a large-school environment, MMCHS Principal Karisa Scott said. “If you don’t consider yourself thriving at the moment, I recommend trying a change ofContinue Reading
For many gamers, playing video games serves a greater purpose than a side hobby, according to Esports Club President Linda Zhao. The club organizes frequent gaming tournaments and live streams, with prizes ranging from gaming equipment to cash, she said. Even for individuals who are neither professional Esports players norContinue Reading