All free-response question (FRQ) sections from the May 2024 AP Computer Science A, AP Microeconomics, AP Environmental Science, AP Statistics, and some of the AP United States Government and Politics exams were lost during transit from MHS to CollegeBoard, Assistant Principal Jennifer Hutchison said. 137 AP Computer Science A, 62Continue Reading
School Spirit, the sense of iden- tity and community shared by members of a school, is essential to creating a positive campus culture and supporting student achievement, according to the article “ W hy Is School Spirit Important?” on the Spirit Gear website. To promote school spir- it, students mustContinue Reading
Senior Isabelle Cho and junior Reba Prabhakhar and juniors Ashton Chen and Atharv Vyas from the Speech & Debate Club finished as quarter-finalists in the Public Silver Forum at the national Tournament of Champions (TOC) at the University of Kentucky on April 22, 2024, according to the Tabroom website. TheContinue Reading
Although often unrecognized, the work of campus safety supervisors around the school contributes significantly to the safety and comfort of both students and staff. They ensure that students feel safe on campus and that everything operates as smoothly as possible.According to campus safety supervisor and MHS alumni Pulefano Afuola, theContinue Reading
MUSD is looking to reduce around $2 million to the 2024-25 district budget, Superintendent Cheryl Jordan said.One of the main reasons why MUSD is not receiving as much state funding is because of the California 2024-2025 state deficit, MUSD Board Trustee Chris Norwood said.AnEducatEveryWhere full-time-equivalent (FTE), 1-2 Learning & DevelopmentContinue Reading
California approved its first regulations for using Direct Potable Reuse (DPR) on Dec. 18, 2023, according to the California State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board) website. DPR is the purification of wastewater into drinking water through a treatment plant without first going through an environmental buffer, such asContinue Reading
Athletes often face setbacks on their road to success, including injuries that can prevent them from playing their sport or affect their performance. During practice, junior swimmer Jinyu Zhou misused her leg while doing breaststroke, which led to an injury called breaststroker’s knee, a combination of strain to the medialContinue Reading
As one of the nation’s most diverse states, Californian cuisine reflects a melting pot of different cultures, creating a wide-ranging culinary landscape. A distinct aspect of Californian cuisine that has risen from this melting pot is fusion food. Fusion foods combine elements of culinary tradition from different cultures or regions.Continue Reading
While looking for a new, unique restaurant experience, I noticed an American-style vegan restaurant located in the Milpitas Square Center called RawASF. The name evoked a sense of confidence, entrepreneurship, and an attempt to appeal to newer generations. I was intrigued. There were a variety of foods, including smoothies, burgers,Continue Reading
For many teenagers, learning to drive is an important rite of passage into adulthood; a driver’s license is a symbol of independence, competence, and maturity. However, this perceived importance can influence some teens, who may be unprepared to drive, to learn out of social pressure or expectation, not actual desire.Continue Reading
To students today, it may seem like MHS has always been how it is now. However, many aspects of the school have their roots in the past. Trojans from the 2000s took a look back to share what MHS was like back then. “My freshman year was the first yearContinue Reading