“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
Rating: 3 out of 5 “M3GAN,” a Blumhouse-produced horror film based on a life-like doll operated by Artificial Intelligence (AI), was released on Jan. 6. Blumhouse Productions is illustrious for their notable horror movies, which automatically intrigued audiences by the release of a new film produced by this huge company.Continue Reading
Among the many teachers at MHS, various bathroom policies exist, differing from classroom to classroom. Some require a class-shared bathroom pass, while others limit the number of times a student may use the bathroom. After careful observation, I believe the bathroom policies at our school are inconsistent, as some areContinue Reading
As the weather gets colder and days get gloomier, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) resurfaces in affected individuals — which include 10 million Americans with women being four times more likely than men to be affected, according to “Seasonal Affective Disorder Affects 10 Million Americans. Are You One of Them?” byContinue Reading