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When schools opened in August of 2021, California’s free lunch program increased the number of students who ordered school lunch, raising concerns about the impact of food waste on the environment.

Limiting food waste at MVHS

Jefferson Le and Matthew Yoshimoto • May 13, 2022
An explanation of contributing factors and ways to combat excess leftovers
Rats have been found in and around the pipes that line walls and ceilings of classrooms.

MVHS faces rat infestation

Krish Dev, Tanish Mendki, and Aashi Venkat • April 26, 2022

Just before February break, English teacher Derek Lu noticed a narrow hole in the ceiling of his classroom. Upon further inspection, Lu learned that the hole was caused by rats that were digging for food....

FUHSD’s new schedule for 2022-23 school year adopts mandatory delayed start time

FUHSD’s new schedule for 2022-23 school year adopts mandatory delayed start time

Crystal Cheng and Matthew Yoshimoto • April 17, 2022
Exploring decisions behind the schedule and its response from the community
Continuous Coverage on Ethnic Studies, updates on the development of the ethnic studies course at FUHSD will be added as new information is available.

Continuous coverage on Ethnic Studies

Krish Dev, Website Editor • March 29, 2022

March 29 Social Studies Curriculum lead Viviana Torres has been assigned with a three year role that involves facilitating two teams that are part of the development of the Ethnic Studies course at...

Junior Greyson Mobley noticed the graffiti in the B-building boys bathroom during third period on March 10. Photo by Greyson Mobley | Used with permission

Bathroom vandals perpetuate hate

Shivani Verma and Kripa Mayureshwar • March 16, 2022
MVHS administration responds to racial slurs, hate symbols and other vandalism
The new bell schedule for the 2022-23 school year.

FUHSD implements new bell schedule for 2022-23 school year

Krish Dev and Tanish Mendki • March 15, 2022
Major schedule changes include an 8:30 a.m start and seven periods on Monday
RoundUp returns to FUHSD campuses

RoundUp returns to FUHSD campuses

Michelle Chen and Lance Tong • February 12, 2022
Examining the use of the herbicide RoundUp at MVHS
Tracking COVID-19

Tracking COVID-19

Tanish Mendki and Lillian Wang • February 12, 2022
Exploring the process of managing cases at MVHS
Official flyer for the Interdisciplinary Research and Project Design course, applications due Feb. 14.

What is Interdisciplinary Research and Project Design?

Krish Dev, Website Editor • February 1, 2022
Equity Deconstructed rebrands and is accepting applications until Feb. 14
Photo from FUHSD

FUHSD superintendent announces retirement

Lance Tong • January 7, 2022
Superintendent Polly Bove will retire after serving 32 years in the FUHSD
Photo courtesy of Riya Ranjan

MVHS senior wins 3rd in national essay competition

Jefferson Le • December 9, 2021

Senior Riya Ranjan won third place, with special jury distinction, in the 2021 David McCullough Essay Contest on Sept, 26, winning $1,000 in scholarship money.  Over 70 high school juniors and seniors...

Students celebrate their graduation by throwing their hats.

Early action applicants decline

Jisha Rajala and Lillian Wang • December 7, 2021
Examining the decrease among MVHS seniors
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