Every senior has felt the tantalizing effects of senioritis. Like a plague, this insidious phenomenon causes seniors, who were toiling to meet college application deadlines and poring over essays just a few months ago, to have trouble finding the motivation to complete basic assignments. Many seniors have the mindset thatContinue Reading
As a teen who avidly uses Instagram for networking and entertainment, I’ve always wondered how my peers could take such aesthetic and creative photos “for the gram.” Unique poses and quirky camera tricks have always caught my attention. For some time, I have been in awe at how easily myContinue Reading
Fancy Flavors Bakeshop recently opened its doors this February. Owned by MHS alumni Jessica Banh and her husband, the shop mainly sells drinks and deserts. Their signature dessert is macarons, and, as a lover of sweets and teas myself, I went to try out this new store’s treats and beverages.Continue Reading
As a full-time internet dweller and occasional gamer, I don’t read very often. I’ll admit that I’ve used Sparknotes to weasel my way through English assignments, and I probably haven’t read more than two books for fun since middle school. That said, I tried to read for 30 minutes eachContinue Reading
If you are a teenager, you will eventually have to become financially independent from your parents and learn how to save money. Knowing how to save for the future is essential for your financial security. If you have ever bought clothes before, then you have invested your money. You putContinue Reading
As an avid consumer of meat and dairy products, I never thought that I could try eating a vegan diet. Almost everything that I usually eat is not vegan-friendly. However, after learning about the effects of the meat and dairy industry on the environment, I decided that I would giveContinue Reading
When I first heard about investing in Gamestop, I was completely opposed to it. That was last July, right after I watched “The Big Short,” a film based on the people who predicted and profited off the financial crisis of 2007 and the United States housing bubble. I was discussingContinue Reading
After browsing around Netflix and noticing I already watched everything interesting, I decided this was a sign that my days of lazing in bed were over. Looking into the mirror, I realized I had gained a few pounds from the Christmas, Thanksgiving, New Years’ dinners, and the endless binging ofContinue Reading
Just a while ago, I came across an interesting video in which YouTuber @joannadesu did 1000 jump ropes every day for a week. By the end, she had lost a few pounds and some body fat. The results seemed convincing, and since I needed to get some exercise in, IContinue Reading
Getting enough sleep is one of the most important things a person must do to be the best version of themselves. Sleep keeps us healthy, energized, and functioning well. However, I for one, have not taken sleep seriously enough. Ever since the seventh grade, I have been going to sleepContinue Reading
Mental health issues are becoming increasingly prevalent, especially with how the pandemic worsens them and makes it more difficult for victims to seek help. It can be difficult to maintain your mental well-being when you’re faced with social isolation, a lack of motivation, and the chaos shown in the news.Continue Reading
It has now been over ten months since Milpitas High School closed its doors and students moved online. For most students, school was where they could exercise and stay active, whether that be through physical education (P.E.), extracurricular activities such as dance clubs or sports teams, or simply the walkContinue Reading