Milpitas has a low African American population, at 3.2% of the total population, according to the Milpitas government, compared to 13.6% of the total population of the United States, according to the 2020 U.S. federal census. Despite these low statistics, Ben Gross would be one of the first African AmericansContinue Reading
Black music and artistic expression have revolutionized American culture and activism. From the melodic, melancholic blues to rap and hip hop, this music first born on plantations ultimately planted the seeds for all American genres that followed. As Wesley Morris states in the New York Times’ ongoing 1619 project, whichContinue Reading
From decorating trees annually for Christmas in the Park to educating students through field trips and guest speaker events, Black Student Union (BSU) has existed as a student-run cultural club on campus since 2002, BSU co-advisor and special education resource specialist Herm Wilson said. BSU members also attend college-and-career-related expositionsContinue Reading
The Native American tribes Tamien Nation of Santa Clara County, Muwekma, and Confederated Villages of Lisjan all have a historical claim on the land of Milpitas, according to Native Lands Digital.The Tamien Nation have lived on Milpitas and south of Milpitas land for thousands of years, but currently they ownContinue Reading
Almost 90 years old, William Joseph Nachazel, is the first tenant of his house and has been living in Milpitas since 1972, he said. The first memory from that time is buying his house, right when Milpitas High School was newly built, Nachazel said. The biggest change from back thenContinue Reading
Based on the true story of Russell Middle School student Marcy Renee Conrad’s murder in 1981, “River’s Edge” follows the effects the murder has on a group of high schoolers and also features now famed actor Keanu Reeve’s debut in film. Directed by Tim Hunter, the movie revolves around teenagerContinue Reading
City Hall – City Hall is one of the most important buildings in Milpitas.At the front, a statue of the West Coast Minuteman can be seen, which was built after the city of San Jose attempted to annex Milpitas in the 1950s; according to Roadside America. This building was previouslyContinue Reading
To students today, it may seem like MHS has always been how it is now. However, many aspects of the school have their roots in the past. Trojans from the 2000s took a look back to share what MHS was like back then. “My freshman year was the first yearContinue Reading
In 1953, the Ford Motor Company announced that it would be constructing a new plant in Milpitas after relocating from Richmond, California, according to The Milpitas Community Museum. Ford purchased 160 acres of land in the Milpitas area, allowing for the construction of what would be known as the SanContinue Reading
Seniors, as your time in high school slowly comes to an end, many of you have probably asked yourselves, “What am I going to do after I graduate?” Fear not, for before your adult life begins, you have the entire summer to do whatever you want. Here is a bucketContinue Reading
