Analyzing how the Course Information Fair affects students’ decisions
February 10, 2019
Filed under OPINION
On Feb. 1, freshmen, sophomores and juniors scrambled around campus, entering different classrooms, listening to information sessions held by teachers and asking questions. This 70-minute period is known as the annual Course Information Fair, when students can ask questions and gather information in consi...
So… what exactly is going on?
February 8, 2019
Filed under From the magazine, OPINION
Certainly, news comprehension has failed to take root. Prior to the ‘fake news’ era bombarding of recent years, news coherency concerns extended to the principles of news comprehension. The diction in a number of texts proves too advanced for the common reader, calling for the implementation of ...
Keeping up with the news
February 6, 2019
Filed under OPINION
Like. Share. Retweet. Hashtag. Our generation is consumed by social media and technology, constantly updated on the newest memes and hottest clothing trends. Despite the accessibility and convenience technology brings to our life, we sometimes forget to keep track of more important matters – namely,...
A Better Summer
Rana Aghababazadeh and Laasya Koduru
February 6, 2019
Filed under OPINION
The beginning of the new year is a prime time for applying to summer programs. Parents frantically search the web for a program that suits their child’s, or perhaps their own, interests and ambitions, while summer programs collect excessive application fees. For many high school students, summer has go...
Making the right call
February 6, 2019
Filed under From the magazine, OPINION
A sharp, throbbing fire pulses through your arm, flowing down past the elbow and swelling at the wrist. The crowd of people fades into the background, the soccer game long forgotten as a silent scream works its way up your throat. Peering down nervously, you examine your hand, flexing your fingers back ...
Coming out of my shell: Awkward Advice
February 6, 2019
Filed under Columns, From the magazine, OPINION
“Your time starts now.” I stood in front of a room full of eighth graders, and I was supposed to come up with an impromptu presentation about calligraphy in preparation for the AP Chinese exam I’d be taking the following year. The room was dead silent. I willed myself to speak, but words...
Working for the future
February 3, 2019
Filed under OPINION
Sparkling chandeliers. Lush sofas and curtains. A profitable job. A stable family. This is the life that many wish and plan for throughout the course of their lives, especially MVHS students. In a competitive learning environment such as MVHS, students often take part in many activities ...
The changes in our community
Rana Aghababazadeh, Zara Iqbal, Flora Peng, Collin Qian, and Claire Yang
February 1, 2019
Filed under Culture, Editorial, MULTIMEDIA PACKAGES, OPINION, Opinion Digital, Packages, Videos
The myth of reverse racism
January 27, 2019
Filed under Editorial, OPINION
“I hate white people.” The phrase has been casually littering social media platforms, and occasionally makes an appearance in everyday life. Making quirky “jokes” by generalizing white Americans has become a custom on platforms like Twitter and Instagram, where users poke fun at how white...
Should students study over break?
Collin Qian, Web Editor
January 25, 2019
Filed under OPINION
The bell rings and school is out, but it’s out longer than usual this time. You return home and take a deep breath, thinking about all the fun activities you’ll be enjoying this break, taking your time off of school to relax and hang out with friends and family. Yet for some odd reason, you still ...
Constant Change: As I sought out self-love
January 24, 2019
Filed under OPINION
hate birthdays. Okay, not all birthdays — I love other people’s — but when it comes to my own, I can’t help but associate a feeling of discomfort with them. I’m not saying I don’t love having a special day dedicated to me (it really feeds my narcissism), along with the cute texts, cards, p...
Fixating on grade updates defeats the purpose of online portals
January 23, 2019
Filed under Editorial, OPINION
Weeks after the conclusion of the first semester, students are now setting their expectant eyes toward the blessed horizon of summer vacation. Their hopes are high for a successful semester, prompted by a fresh start to the gradebook and the promise of a week-long break between every grading period. ...
