Zara Iqbal, Copy Editor
“Animal Crossing: New Horizons” grows in popularity
Discussing the traction Nintendo’s newest game has gained
Brief history of dalgona coffee
A timeline on how the beverage became popular across the world
COVID-19 news coverage
In-depth coverage of COVID-19 at every level
The importance of the shelter-in-place order
How different members of the MVHS community are following the guidelines
Why COVID-19 is more concerning than other respiratory diseases
Summary of the severity behind the coronavirus
Bridging cultures
Looking at staff responses to working with students from different backgrounds
TikTok deserves the hype it gets
While teens on TikTok may be seen as “cringey,” they’re actually incredibly creative
Xenophobia in the music industry
Entertainment award shows discriminate against non-English speaking artists
Anti-Muslim rhetoric in American media will grow due to escalated tensions with Iran
The war in Iran will fuel islamophobia in the U.S.
#NoMoreLikes
Taking away likes on Instagram is beneficial to our mental health
Boys Soccer: Monta Vista draws with Hillsdale HS 2-2
MVHS takes two different leads, but allows two goals ending in a tie
Inkbox
The recent rise in popularity of semi-permanent tattoos
The effects of toxic masculinity in a high school environment
Individuals share experiences and perspectives on the popular phrase
Field hockey: Matadors end their season with a 2-0 loss
The team celebrates seniors after last game against Palo Alto HS
Gotta catch ’em all
I reflect on my long-lasting love for the Pokémon franchise
Officers of Japanese Club illustrate what ‘dango’ means in Japanese tradition
The club serves sweet rice dumpling balls for its first food event
J-Hope and Becky G release addictive remake of hip-hop track “Chicken Noodle Soup”
The significance of the two artists’ reinterpretation of the 2006 hit
Sold out: Reactions to the new Popeyes chicken sandwich
Students respond to the hype around Popeyes new menu item
Priyanka Chopra Jonas problematically expresses support for Indian Army as UNICEF Ambassador
Why I was disappointed to find the actress approving of the war between Pakistan and India
Measure CC in effect
How bond funds are being used for construction throughout the district
Celebrating Spotlite: A showcase of Indian culture
The cultural significance of Spotlite on the MVHS community
In the shadows of power
Exploring how the minority is kept in silence
Glorified victimization
Privileged individuals shouldn’t try to act oppressed
Getting into the Groove: Japanese Club prepares a dance for Culture Night
Japanese club continues to practice their routine despite facing obstacles
Why it’s impossible to stop procrastinating
We don’t procrastinate because of laziness but because of our emotional state
To err is human, to forgive divine
How I learned to be more compassionate towards others
Finding happiness
Why we should be placing emphasis on our mental well-being
The pressure behind prom
People shouldn’t feel bad about not wanting to go to prom
The changes in our community
Contrasting population growth in Cupertino and lack of enrollment at MVHS
A taste from home: Japanese club prepares yakisoba for its members
The officers of Japanese club make a traditional Japanese dish
China currently holding Muslims in “re-education camps”
Society and the media aren’t paying enough attention to the Muslims being detained in internment camps
New year, same me
The ideology behind creating New Year’s resolutions make them hard to achieve
WiSTEM officers discuss their plans for Bay Area Research Exposition this year
WiSTEM’s participation in BARE, an exposition in which students create a project in response to a scientific prompt
Winter holidays
MVHS individuals discuss different aspects of the holiday season
Behind the scream: What students think of horror movies
MVHS students’ views on horror movies
Japanese Club and Japanese National Honor Society karaoke meeting
Presidents of Japanese Club and Japanese National Honor Society share their perspectives on the joint meeting and purposes of their clubs
Reproductive Rights
Exploring reproductive rights through time, culture and student opinions
Lava lamps in Erlenmeyer Flasks
Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics holds first lab of the year
An Ex-perfectionist
How I realized being a perfectionist was negatively affecting my life
Stan Twitter culture
Students share their perspectives on the benefits and the shortcomings of stan Twitter culture
A change of pace at ROTB
Administration discuss the reason behind the absence of counselors at ROTB
Reputations: El Estoque
MVHS students reveal their thoughts on El Estoque
Ignorance is bliss
People unaffected by societal issues are satisfied with staying ignorant about them
