By: Maansi Maskai Girl Genius Magazine was recently started by Sophomore Shivali Gulati with the aim of inspiring females within the community to pursue careers in the diverse fields of science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM). Currently, Girl Genius Magazine publishes periodic magazine issues, blog posts, and weekly YoutubeContinue Reading
By: Theodore Do Learning to play an instrument is a difficult task in itself. Yet, joining to play with other musicians is an entirely different story altogether. Four MHS students played as a string quartet for an awards night for multiple school districts on Apr. 24. The event was introducedContinue Reading
By: Jonathan Tran and Devyn Nguyen Several Taiwanese students came to MHS in an exchange program to experience American schooling and culture for one week. Taiwanese Exchange Students Yu-Wei Chang, known as Vivian, and Alan Lu talked about the differences between Taiwan and America. They also offered their thoughts onContinue Reading
By: Vivian Tsang Many seniors have exciting trips planned after their graduation. After four years of high school, who doesn’t deserve to take two to three months off for themselves? Seniors Madison Blume, Vivian Pham, and Brian To are interested in traveling to Japan and Europe this summer. Madison BlumeContinue Reading
By: Neval Mulaomerovic and Ginnie Lo Four teachers are leaving after the school year ends, Principal Francis Rojas said. Athletics Directors Jeff Lamb, Math Teacher Elena Sherbakov, and Math Teacher Jenn Wang are retiring, whereas English Teacher Ari Cohen is moving, Rojas continued. All of the teachers retiring have beenContinue Reading
By: Ashley Chen Why do so many students hesitate to apply to out-of-state colleges? After all, there are thousands of colleges besides those in California that have exceptional programs for all fields of study. In answering this question, Seniors Andrew Phung, Malia Lim, Jonathan Gao, and Avani Tamhankar shared theirContinue Reading
By: Vivian Tsang The first cases of measle outbreak in the Bay Area were confirmed in Santa Clara, San Francisco, and Santa Cruz counties in early March this year, Reporter Annie Sciacca stated in a Mercury News article. The disease was initially spread by a Santa Cruz resident who wasContinue Reading
By: Jonathan Tran The teashop 7Leaves has recently opened a new location on Berryessa Road in San Jose. Situated in a quiet plaza, the shop has some noticeable Vietnamese vibes running through its menu, which is definitely a first for me. It’s important to note that 7Leaves is not aContinue Reading
By: Neval Mulaomerovic Several band students received recognition for being accepted into regional bands, District Music Teacher Moises Fagundes said. Along with a player from Thomas Russell Middle School, multiple MHS students qualified to Honor Groups in the state and county, he said. Junior Rebecca Wang was accepted to theContinue Reading
By: Ashley Chen For many seniors, the next step after graduation is college. However, Chief Petty Officer Fritzjon Lucero and Senior Earl Rios have other plans in addition to attending college. After graduating, both will join the United States Navy while completing their degrees. He plans to join the NavyContinue Reading
By: Whitney Tran Culinary Heroes hosted its seventh annual Battle of the Cupcakes on March 6, President Hanna Fei said. Nine contestants competed for prizes, including the grand prize of $50 in room G03, Fei added. “There were five teams that competed in total: four teams of two and oneContinue Reading
By: Ashley Chen and Neval Mulaomerovic SVCTE offers hands-on training and experience in courses that are not available at MHS, Counselor Beth Harke said. The programs provide students with vocational training that is sought after by colleges and employers, she said. “You get hands-on experience in things such as VetTech,Continue Reading