Every Wednesday, students are required to be in their fifth-period classes for an extra 19 minutes for homeroom. During this time, there are either videos that students often do not pay attention to, or students are using their phones scrolling social media or playing games. Homeroom is not effective andContinue Reading
The Oct. 7 Hamas attack has led Western countries to send billions in military aid to Israel and express unequivocal solidarity with Israel and its right to self-defense, as they have been for decades. To be clear, Hamas’ killing of innocent, noncombatant people is horrible. However, in the words ofContinue Reading
Classroom food policies have always been topics of debate between staff and the student body. Currently, the classroom policy surrounding student eating in class is at the discretion of each teacher due to the absence of a schoolwide policy on the matter. Although some teachers allow eating in class, manyContinue Reading
We all have the responsibility to educate ourselves on matters that not only affect us personally but also those around us. Most current high school seniors will be able to legally vote in the next year’s presidential election, and being informed prepares us to participate in a democracy and knowContinue Reading
Administrators are essential for a safe learning environment at any school. Compared to previous years, our administrators this year have been much more visible on campus, and we commend them for creating a better campus environment and for fostering better relationships with students. This school year, students have seen allContinue Reading
Having fulfilling meals is vital to maintaining one’s health, focus, and energy throughout the day. A teenager’s body is constantly growing and requires more food than an adult’s body to supplement health. However, the mere 30 minutes we are given for lunch is not enough to finish our food, andContinue Reading
Dear Editor, About 6 weeks ago, 39 of my classmates got together and celebrated our 40th Class Reunion. The day after, we walked the campus and told stories. I can still remember my days on campus. Some high school memories will never leave you if you make the most ofContinue Reading
For a school as large as ours, school spirit is often scarce among students, generally only inspiring parts of the student population. However, this year, ASB has been significantly more active in promoting various activities around campus, which has benefited the school community by raising general student involvement within theContinue Reading
As college application season has kicked off, requesting letters of recommendation becomes increasingly crucial. Currently, teachers are not obligated to write rec letters and are not getting paid for the letters they do write, and this should remain the case. Berkeley Unified School District (BUSD) began at the end ofContinue Reading
Aiding college-bound seniors with their application process is not part of a teacher’s job description; their pay does not include the time and effort they put into writing these important letters. Teachers should be compensated for the time they spend writing letters of recommendation for their students. According to theContinue Reading
Students need more college and career preparation throughout all years of high school. To improve the system, the College and Career Center and counseling department should consider emulating other high schools’ programs, publicizing announcements on more student-friendly platforms, beginning individualized college counseling from freshman year, and extending the academies’ internshipContinue Reading
The necessity and effectiveness of foreign language classes at MHS has been a controversial debate among administrators and the student body for a long time, making a discussion about it long overdue. Many students argue that these classes have become nothing more than added stress and the amount of informationContinue Reading
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