When you think of McDonald’s, chances are, you think of greasy food and poor service. However, throughout this past year, McDonald’s has definitely stepped up its game, adding many new items to its already expansive menu. Most recently, McDonald’s has shook the competition by releasing their buttermilk crispy chicken tenders.Continue Reading
Winter Essentials Winter is right around the corner, bringing super chilly weather and the excitement of the holidays. Here are some essential items that will be sure to help you survive the upcoming winter months. Lip Balm: There is nothing worse than getting chapped lips in the winter. Lip balmContinue Reading
Want some easy ways to lighten up the holidays? Here are a few ideas you can try out! Christmas Potpourri You can simmer a few easy to find ingredients on the stove to fill your home with the smell of Christmas and create a cozy vibe. Ingredients: Apple Cider CinnamonContinue Reading
Another indulgent holiday season is upon us. With Halloween candy supplies quickly diminishing and those second helpings of Thanksgiving mashed potatoes and gravy not doing anyone’s waistline a favor, most people will inevitably gain a few pounds. Although you may practice a healthy lifestyle with a balanced diet and aContinue Reading
The tradition of No Shave November was started back in 2004 when some Australian men decided to grow out their hair and embrace it to raise awareness and show support for cancer patients who lost their hair due to treatment. The idea behind No Shave November is to donate theContinue Reading
Since the grand opening of Din Tai Fung in Santa Clara, soup dumplings have been all the rage, so to speak, in the Bay Area. Many (xiao) long (bao) to get a taste (literally) of the menu selections, but this famed Taiwanese dumpling palace requires that reservations be made weeksContinue Reading
Survival Guide for Christmas Addicts: Obsessed with Christmas? Want to own your inner Christmas-ness? Unleash the Christmas Addict in you with this holly-jolly step-by-step guide! This guide includes an overdose of Christmas to satisfy your needs this month. Warning: The more steps you partake in the more likely you areContinue Reading
After four years of surviving the ups and downs that inevitably come with every high school experience, many grains of wisdom are accumulated. Here are some tidbits of wisdom from my own experiences at MHS. Take it as you will. 1. Find your passions, and build upon them. When itContinue Reading
Acapella is the newest app to take the internet, or at least the app store, by storm. The app, released by Mixcord, was released the same time as the newest Guitar Hero and Rock Band, major music games, to capitalize on their success. It allows anyone to create their ownContinue Reading
Tyler Tran – Sophomore “I get my fashion inspiration from Tumblr or Pinterest.” Bracelets- Amazon Shirt- Aeropostale, Jacket – Adidas Shoes- Vans Watch- Michael Kors Jaelene Sahlberg – Senior “I get my fashion inspiration from social media.” Pants & Shoes – H&M Taurus Necklace – Old Navy Continue Reading
Trying to get your SAT score up. Failing at that. Taking the ACT instead. Jotting down all of your application deadlines into your last MHS planner. Getting those recommendation letters. Living in the counselor’s office. Driving your car to school. Having your senior night, finally. Walking onto campus half-awake andContinue Reading
Need your makeup done but can’t afford expensive salon prices of $50 from places like Sephora or MAC? Well now there is a cheaper and just as great alternative: Instagram makeup gurus. Young entrepreneurs are now branching out their amateur makeup business by advertising it on Instagram. Most of theseContinue Reading