On Tuesday, May 4, Superintendent Cheryl Jordan announced via email the creation of the MUSD EducatEverywhere v. 4.0 Virtual Learning Pathway Pilot program for students who thrive in a virtual learning environment. Even after the pandemic is over, this program will be implemented alongside normal in-person learning to serve asContinue Reading
With the pandemic putting a halt to most in-person activities and events, sports was one of the extracurriculars that helped students stay motivated and engaged in school. Many students face a lack of motivation or have other problems, such as financial issues, which makes it hard for them to focusContinue Reading
As the urge for herd immunity increases, many people are questioning which of the three available COVID-19 vaccines in the U.S. they should choose. Currently, the three options are Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson. Although these vaccines aim to achieve the same thing, there are some stark differences betweenContinue Reading
With the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States calming down, MHS has partially reopened, allowing freshmen and students who opted into in-person learning to be on campus. After a month and a half of in-person learning, MHS’s IPL procedures may need to be reevaluated for the safety of students. StudentsContinue Reading
The spread of the COVID-19 virus continues to decrease as most counties in California enter the orange tier. According to ABC News, this means that most counties have “2 to 5.9 daily new cases per 100,000.” Over the past year, with the COVID-19 pandemic taking control of our lives, schoolsContinue Reading
TRIGGER WARNING: Sexual Assault/Sexual Harassment April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, dedicated to awareness and prevention of sexual assault, harassment, and abuse. As we show our support for those affected by sexual assault and violence, it is important to recognize that the most impactful conversations are the ones that weContinue Reading
On March 16, a man walked into three spas in the Atlanta area and shot eight people to death, six of whom were Asian women. One of the spas targeted was Young’s Asian Massage. When questioned about his motives, the perpetrator claimed that he suffered from a “sex addiction” andContinue Reading
MHS students looking to take advanced classes often consider taking Advanced Placement (AP) and community college classes. However, due to limited time and energy, students might only be able to choose between taking either more Advanced Placement classes or taking more community college classes. Most often, students take community collegeContinue Reading
Many MHS students choose to challenge themselves and get ahead by taking Advanced Placement (AP) and community college courses. Community college classes can be taken during the school year and during the summer, albeit with restrictions depending on a student’s grade level. In general, college classes are usually the betterContinue Reading
Recently, the College Board decided to discontinue the administration of the SAT essay portion and SAT subject tests. From now until the end of June, students will still be able to take the SAT with the essay portion, but after that time period, it will be discontinued. SAT subject testsContinue Reading
I’ve been an avid Netflix user since middle school, but in the past year, I have noticed a shift in the content put out and a general decline in quality regarding the platform. What made Netflix so great was its diversity and the large array of options available across differentContinue Reading
Although most students strive to achieve a 4.0 grade point average (GPA), that simply may not be enough to get into the top colleges or universities in California. Students typically push themselves to max out on AP and Honors classes in order to stand out to colleges and show thatContinue Reading