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
Election season is in full swing, and many students are or soon will be eligible to vote in the general elections in November.Senior Isabelle Cho, who is registered to vote, voted in the primary election on the presidential and Senate ballot, she said. She voted for President Joseph Biden, andContinue Reading
Sophomore Candria D’Souza published her book, “Break the Silence: Understanding and Addressing Domestic Violence,” at the beginning of the 2023-24 school year, she said.D’Souza, who is president of Dragon Flower Union, a club on campus that aims to spread awareness about domestic violence, hoped to bring light to an issueContinue Reading
Advanced Placement (AP) Computer Science teacher Charles Castleman has been working at MHS since 2015 and considers it one of the best places he has ever worked at, he said. Castleman transitioned from teaching regular math to teaching AP Computer Science A (AP CSA) starting in 2019, he added.Castleman earnedContinue Reading
From the evening of March 10 to April 9, Muslims worldwide fast from dawn to sunset in observance of Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. MHS has many Muslim students, and some students like senior Wajeeh Jafri are fasting during Ramadan, he said.Fasting can also have health benefitsContinue Reading
For senior Anna Huynh, piano is more than just a hobby; it’s a unique, wordless expression of herself, she said. Having found success at various competitions and recitals, piano has been one of Huynh’s focuses for the past few years, she said. “Parents want their kids to do extracurriculars, soContinue Reading
Every year brings fresh New Year’s resolutions. This year, 48.4% of students are making resolutions, according to a survey conducted by The Union with 94 respondents. Many responders struggle to keep up with their resolutions in the past as the year progresses, according to the survey. “If you have aContinue Reading
The California Senate Food Recovery Act, also known as Senate Bill (SB) 1383, requires all local education agencies to maintain an edible food recovery program starting Jan. 1, 2024, according to CalRecycle. In an effort to reduce food waste, the MUSD nutrition department established a food recovery program at MHSContinue Reading
The librarian position at MHS has remained vacant ever since the summer of 2022, which is detrimental to students who can’t access many of the library’s functions, Assistant Principal Sean Anglon said. MUSD is still searching for candidates to fill the position, Anglon said. School administrators completed the interview processContinue Reading
Striking red envelopes filled with blessings, traditional foods such as dumplings symbolizing wealth, and the welcoming of Spring are all key aspects of marking a fresh start with the Lunar New Year. Lunar New Year is a holiday widely celebrated in China, South Korea, Vietnam, and many other countries. AContinue Reading
With many students using school internet or email accounts on a day-to-day basis, the amount of access prompts the question of what exactly the Information Technology (IT), administrators, and teachers can track. While students are using the school network through wired and wireless networks, the school’s network can monitor sitesContinue Reading
While some students can only imagine their teachers in the classroom, many teachers have had eventful experiences running through the woods or scoring a goal in front of a roaring crowd. These sports experiences have shaped these teachers’ lives. Photography teacher Ian Danielson began playing soccer around six years oldContinue Reading