Hello everyone! I'm a senior, and I was previously The Union's Lifestyle Editor. I usually spend my free time reading and listening to music, but I'm always up to try anything new that catches my eye. I've currently been learning how to embroider, and I love boba.
With the holiday season fast approaching, many people are looking to buy gifts for their friends and family. This year, when deciding what type of presents to give, consider choosing more practical gifts that you think the receiver will appreciate. Many people have gifts sitting in their closets that theyContinue Reading
With the online school year coming to a close, Deana Querubin—who many students know as the English teacher of MHS’s Digital Business Academy—spoke on how teaching during the pandemic and current events changed her. As well as explaining what kind of path she took to get where she is now,Continue Reading
Rating: 4/5 The final season of “Attack on Titan” started airing with a bang December last year, with part one of the season consisting of 16 episodes. The English airing of episode 16 dropped on May 2, about a month after the original air date, and left on a climacticContinue Reading
Changes to the advanced math pathway will now stop Math 3A students from skipping precalculus to directly take AP calculus AB, Assistant Principal Amanda Gross said in an email interview. These changes, made by the MHS administrators, math department teachers, and the Director of Secondary Education, were implemented mid-February, GrossContinue Reading
Many MHS students choose to challenge themselves and get ahead by taking Advanced Placement (AP) and community college courses. Community college classes can be taken during the school year and during the summer, albeit with restrictions depending on a student’s grade level. In general, college classes are usually the betterContinue Reading
Fancy Flavors Bakeshop recently opened its doors this February. Owned by MHS alumni Jessica Banh and her husband, the shop mainly sells drinks and deserts. Their signature dessert is macarons, and, as a lover of sweets and teas myself, I went to try out this new store’s treats and beverages.Continue Reading
MHS’s yearbook class has brought back senior quotes for the class of 2021 after removing them last school year and has implemented new guidelines for senior portraits, due to distance learning and the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the website of MHS’s yearbook, known as The Saga. The Saga is relyingContinue Reading
For Lunar New Year this year, try making your own tangyuan at home instead of getting store-bought ones. Tangyuan are sweet rice balls known for their soft and chewy texture. It is a dish mainly served on the last day of Chinese New Year, the Lantern Festival. According to theContinue Reading
Lunar New Year is the beginning of a new year based on the lunisolar calendar, typically occurring around late January or early February. It is the most important holiday in many East Asian countries. While many different Asian cultures celebrate Lunar New Year, each one has its own customs andContinue Reading
Senior Katerina Petrenko is a professional ballroom dancer who performs at competitions around the world like England and Ireland. Petrenko started taking dance lessons when she was just 5 years old, and she has danced professionally for about 11 years according to Petrenko herself. In an email interview, Petrenko describedContinue Reading
Earlier this year, Gram Cafe & Pancakes, a Japanese chain restaurant, opened one of its stores in Milpitas. Renowned for its sweet treats, especially its fluffy pancakes, the establishment is the second Gram Cafe & Pancakes in the Bay Area, the first being in San Francisco. Often seen in socialContinue Reading
2020 has been quite a year. Months of quarantine and online learning have made many students look towards the winter holidays to bring cheer and merriment. However, with the recent increase in COVID-19 cases, everyone should consider staying home this year. With COVID-19 cases on the rise, California leaders likeContinue Reading