Spice it up: Amateur attempt to bake pumpkin pie
2022-12-13
Recipe 1 cup of pumpkin pureé ¾ cup brown sugar ½ teaspoon nutmeg 1 teaspoon cinnamon ½ teaspoon ground ginger ½ teaspoon salt 12 oz (1 can) evaporated milk 2 large eggs Frozen Trader Joe’s Pie Crust Instructions Preheat the oven to 400°F. Allow the frozen pie crust to defrostContinue Reading
That’s so fetch! 2000s fashion takeover
2022-11-14
You might feel as if you’ve been transported to the 2000s recently as more and more people sport low rise jeans, wired headphones, and cargo pants. This phenomenon of the resurgence of decades-old fashion trends is also known as the 20 year cycle, according to Thread.com. In this cycle, stylesContinue Reading
Yoga – The History and Benefits
2022-11-14
In a world full of distractions, many find it difficult to focus on their priorities, whether that be self-care or work. As a result, the practice of yoga has gained popularity over the last several years on social media, among medical professionals, and in other areas. At its core, yogaContinue Reading
Thanksgiving dishes in various cuisines provide gourd-geous flavors to gobble up
2022-11-14
For many, Thanksgiving is one of the best times of the year; families gather together, share delicious dishes, and spend time with one another. It may bring images of a glistening stuffed turkey and gravy poured over mashed potatoes to mind, but with the United States being home to immigrants,Continue Reading
Got No Milk? Scoop on Dairy Free Ice Creams
2022-11-14
Nothing feels better than curling up with a bowl of ice cream, but there’s no downer to the momentary bliss like the stomach ache that comes afterwards. Due to the widespread environmental impact of dairy, animal rights movements, increasing popularity of plant based diets, or just stomach aches, the dairyContinue Reading
Trick-or-Treating one last time
2022-11-02
Candy. Skeletons. Pumpkins. When was the last time you have seen any of these Halloween exemplars? With the end of quarantine, it seems as if the spirit of Jack Skellington has disappeared along with our mask usage. As a senior who has one year left of childhood, I dressed upContinue Reading
A Diminishing Halloween Spirit
2022-11-02
Since the 8th century onward, Halloween has been a major tradition of celebration and spirituality while also acknowledging ancient customs. According to history.com, “The tradition originated with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, when people would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off ghosts.” What we call Halloween todayContinue Reading
Sunnyhills holds annual Halloween Party
2022-11-02
The Sunnyhills Neighborhood Association (SNA) held their first in-person annual Halloween party after a two year gap due to COVID-19, SNA President Allysson McDonald said. The party was held, as it has been traditionally, in Augustine Neighborhood Park. The restrictions placed due to COVID-19 caused the Sunnyhills Halloween party ofContinue Reading
Ways to save money
2022-05-27
As MHS students gradually transition into independent lives and adulthood, it is important to consider the importance of money and the value it has in our daily lives. However, taking that next step into adulthood can be difficult, so here are a few helpful tips on how students can manageContinue Reading
Learning to crochet
2022-05-27
While scrolling through my Instagram Explore page, I came across a content creator known as “Theknottychef,” who handmakes adorable stuffed food toys such as baozi, dumplings, and mushrooms. I’ve also seen videos showing handmade crochet clothing with intricate patterns. As a child, my mom taught me how to crochet, butContinue Reading
How much sunscreen do you really need?
2022-04-06
The sunny California weather is finally rolling in as we begin the shift from winter to spring. With the heat comes more time to be outdoors, and, not to be a killjoy, sometimes pain. One in three Americans report getting sunburnt each year, according to the United States Department ofContinue Reading