After over 50 years of serving the community, the Lucky supermarket on South Park Victoria Drive closed down in 2023 due to low profits, according to The Milpitas Beat article “Lucky grocery store in Milpitas will be closing on January 13.” Soon after, its bright red sign was replaced withContinue Reading
As of Jan. 9, California has followed Oregon in establishing a policy breaking away from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines. This policy allows people to resume their normal lives and go back to school or work even if they have COVID symptoms, as long the symptomsContinue Reading
The newest trend that has taken the internet by storm is the Stanley cup. Whether through TikTok or students at MHS carrying them around, many of us have at least heard about the product. Coming in a variety of sizes and colors, the cup is a surprisingly normal product thatContinue 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
In 2024, an increasing amount of students consider energy drinks to be a necessity. With students facing increasingly longer days filled with homework, sports, clubs, and other extracurricular activities, the extra dose of caffeine goes a long way. Energy drink companies have switched their marketing strategy from athletes to youngContinue Reading
At Great Mall’s Cinemark theater, a ticket costs $15, which is the same as the average price for a one-month subscription to a streaming service, according to the Wall Street Journal. For the same price, streaming services offer thousands of titles that can be accessed at any moment on manyContinue Reading
The idea of being able to buy designer clothes for a fraction of their original price through thrifting seems like the perfect reason to start thrifting, but there are so many other perks. The sustainability, ability to choose clothes for cheaper, and accessibility make it appealing to many across theContinue Reading
Matcha powder is vibrant, green, and perfect for your daily routine. According to CC Fine Tea’s article titled “Matcha: The Hidden History of Chinese Powdered Green Tea,” this form of green tea has been around since the Tang Dynasty of ancient China. The health benefits of this coffee alternative areContinue Reading
Coffee is the most utilized stimulant in the world because it is linked to both long- and short-term benefits. Approximately 90% of North Americans consume coffee on a daily basis, according to a research paper published in the National Library of Medicine (NLM). Many students consume coffee to be alertContinue Reading
Winter Break is around the corner, and for anyone who wants to eat somewhere better than fast food, Noah’s Bagels is a great place option. Their Brunch Box is especially great for a small group of people to share and enjoy. For $38, it features three hash browns, three breakfastContinue Reading
Whenever I used to think of crocheting, I always viewed it slightly negatively, calling it a “grandma hobby” and things of that sort. However, I never realized how useful it could be. Like many others in 2020, I foundmyself lazing around to find new hobbies and stumbled upon crocheting onContinue Reading
As I put my Birkenstocks on to drive my car to school last year, my brother said, “Those look like swashbuckling shoes.” A year later, I put my Crocs on to get frozen yogurt and my brother said, “Those are the ugliest shoes I’ve ever seen.” Why did shoes withContinue Reading