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One nation, under guns

Jason Chu, Krish Dev, Arjun Dhruv, Lily Jiang, Taryn Lam, Aashna Patel, and Yash Thapliyal • April 17, 2023
Examining the different perspectives on gun policies and ownership in relation to gun violence in America
The ideal of the American Dream is that of a country with equal opportunity for success — where anyone can have the life they want if they try hard enough to get it.

The American Dream

Anna Jerolimov and Irene Tang • April 14, 2023
Examining the immigration stories of MVHS parents
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Krish Dev, Yash Thapliyal, and Lillian Wang • April 12, 2023



The PORTALS album cover features Melanie Martinez portrayed as a pink character, the newest role she has taken on in Cry Babys evolution.

Melanie Martinez enters a new era in ‘PORTALS’

Kalyani Puthenpurayil and Aashi Venkat • April 4, 2023
The alt-pop singer unleashes new artistry via lyrics and themes in her third studio album
MVHS students wait at the main entrance for the administrators to give the all-clear signal. Photo | Eric Zhou

False fire alarms force MVHS students and staff to evacuate

Eric Zhou • March 24, 2023
Two consecutive false fire alarms disrupt school on March 22 and 23
Women often feel compelled to get rid of certain linguistic tendencies and phrases to talk more like men

Stop policing how women talk

Sarah Liu • March 24, 2023
Advising women to change their language contributes to conformity to masculine norms
Hair holds varying significance for these six students, from being an extension of their personality to a characteristic that others like to point out.

Hair down

Kalyani Puthenpurayil and Dahlia Schilling • March 23, 2023
Exploring the stories behind students' hair
Senior Belen Demlew applies makeup. Demlews interest in makeup began from watching YouTube tutorials in middle school.

Balmdotcom: senior Belen Demlew shares her passion for beauty on her personal website

Anna Jerolimov • March 21, 2023
Demlew posts about her personal experiences with skincare and makeup online in an effort to build community
The rise of AI chatbots such as ChatGPT has educators concerned about the potential for students to use these tools as a means to cheat.

CheatGPT: Is it time to kill the essay?

Alan Tai • March 21, 2023
As usage of AI chatbots becomes widespread, schools will have to adapt

Time out! Ep.1: Hayden Ancheta

Kathryn Foo • March 20, 2023
Sitting down with wrestler Hayden Ancheta to discuss stories from his time in wresting the importance of mentality, and the growth of his personal brand
Junior Rahul Pothineni passes the ball to a teammate.

Boys Volleyball loses to The Harker School in its first home game of the season

Lauren Chuu and Kalyani Puthenpurayil • March 19, 2023
The Matadors tried to hold out to a fifth set but lost after ending the fourth set 25-23
Low Key and Bella Voce join the other MVHS Choirs for the final song of the night, walking offstage to surround the audience.

MVHS choirs hold Festival Concert

Alyssa Yang • March 19, 2023
Esperanza, Low Key, Bella Voce and Variations perform repertoire for upcoming concert at Gilroy Sings
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