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College Admission: Uncertainty and Upgrades through COVID
What COVID has revealed about the college acceptance process for seniors
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The case for a non-traditional college path
Why seniors should consider alternative paths to higher education
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Income inequality through the Zoom screen
Providing Chromebooks and internet hot spots isn’t enough for low-income students to succeed
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Volunteering during the pandemic
How volunteer opportunities have changed due to COVID-19 restrictions
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Competition Culture
Exploring the experiences of students in our community who participate in various contests and competitions
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Poetry
Junior Lavi Sundar’s journey with Poetry Competitions
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Diminished club attendance during the distance learning school year
Taking a look at how various clubs have become inactive during the pandemic
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America’s future with Joe Biden
What to expect from Biden's first hundred days as President
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Acknowledging Cultural Celebrations
The MVHS administration’s stance on cultural awareness and reducing workload for traditionally celebrated holidays
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What’s at stake: U.S. 2020 presidential election
Exploring the contentious issues of November's election
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Education
The 2020 presidential election could shape the future of colleges and universities
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Cupertino needs new progressive leadership
Why we should elect JR Fruen and Hung Wei
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Cancelling Cancel Culture
The harms of participating in Generation Z’s new Cancel Culture trend
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Zoom School: MVHS Edition
MVHS community devises ways around the challenges of distance learning
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Examining the impact of distance learning on course rigor
Fewer synchronous meetings and adjustments to online platforms leads to teachers determining what’s essential