Stan Twitter culture
September 15, 2018
tan Twitter.” The word “stan” is defined by Oxford Dictionary as an “overzealous or obsessive fan of a particular celebrity.” “Stan Twitter” refers to the individuals on Twitter who create accounts to follow celebrities and connect with others in the same fanbases. For junior Victoria Va...
Student perspectives on Youtube drama
October 20, 2017
ven the best of friends can be split apart by drama. Depending on the circumstance, emotions can bubble over and explode into a public display of anger or disappointment. This kind of demonstration tends to be more likely for Youtubers, because of their presence on social media. But, the more views a...
Tips and tricks for an easy life
March 9, 2017
Filed under Culture, Editorial, OPINION
It has come to my attention that we, as a society, face many awkward and uncomfortable situations throughout our lives. Whether it be feeling unsafe, patronized, or attacked by other members of society, it's for the better to prevent these problematic situations before they start. Observe the drawings...
CONTRA: the legal age
March 8, 2017
Filed under Culture, From the magazine, Magazine, OPINION
*All names that begin with J are false names to protect the anonymous sources. Curiosity killed the cat She sits alone on her bed in the corner of her bedroom, one hand fiddling with the edge of the foil wrapped around the mint. Before she could change her mind, she tears the foil and pops the mint in...
Valentine’s Day planning creates more stress than it should
February 9, 2017
Filed under Columns, Culture, OPINION
alentine’s Day — a holiday of romance and emotion. It is anticipated by couples all over, and for good reason. This day, always falling on Feb. 14, symbolizes a time to celebrate love and appreciate each other. There’s a strong significance we have put on Valentine’s Day as a culture. Coup...
Most readers stop here.
February 9, 2017
Filed under BEYOND THE MAGAZINE, Culture, Magazine, OPINION
Did you get here? When we see someone who is hurt or struggling, we immediately wonder if they are okay, if they need any help. And while we jump to ask what’s wrong when we see physical illness — a classmate with a cast or someone struggling through the halls on crutches — we joke about me...
When the Enneagram and self-reflection collide
February 9, 2017
Filed under Culture, From the magazine, Magazine, OPINION, Print Opinion
So here’s how the Enneagram test works: You set aside no more than 30 minutes to answer 40 to 60 questions about yourself, trying your best to be honest. And there you have it: a perfect summary of your personality type. Well, not quite. The Enneagram test attempts to categorize individuals into ...
Word on the Street: FOB
January 23, 2017
Filed under Culture, OPINION, Videos, Word on the street
The word remains in our culture, stereotyping and labeling mass amounts of people. The acronym ‘FOB’ represents the term ‘Fresh Off the Boat,” meaning someone who is new to an area and has yet to conform to the new culture. Most MVHS students are familiar with the word, while others remain ignorant...
The worsts of 2016
December 13, 2016
Filed under Culture, From the magazine, Magazine, OPINION
2016. The year that Michael Phelps set records (again). The year that Leonardo DiCaprio won his Oscar (finally). The year that a viral ice bucket challenge led to the discovery of the gene that causes ALS (go internet!). But in reality, it sucked — big time. The messy, controversial elec...
Cupertino acts as a temporary home for many
December 10, 2016
Filed under Best of Opinion, Best Writing, Columns, Culture, Magazine, OPINION, Print Opinion
wo years ago, I joined the Facebook group “You know you are from Cupertino if you remember…” With about 10,000 members, the group engages in daily discussion about memories and places in Cupertino. But even after living in Cupertino for the last 16 years, I scroll through the page seeing names I...
A piece of me: coming out as gay
December 7, 2016
Filed under Columns, Culture, From the magazine, OPINION
or as long as I can remember, I’ve felt different. It wasn’t until seventh or eighth grade that I realized why. It took me years to finally accept it, to stop living in denial. But now, I’m ready to tell the world. “I’m gay.” Oh God. Was this a bad idea? Am I ready? Maybe I sho...
