Justin E Kim, Arts and Entertainment Editor
Colors
Delving into the colors of the rainbow
Homemade Hipster: French macarons
An easy yet tasty snack to entertain your appetite
‘Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore’ is a spectacular mess
The success of Harry Potter glooms down on a film that flounders to stand by itself
Dancing forward
Taking a look at the goals and memories of MVHS's dance organizations
What’s in store for KCDC?
Korean Club’s Dance Crew explains the motivations and challenges behind their performances
‘The Book of Boba Fett’ fails to carve out an unique identity
The Star Wars series struggles to define the titular character amid an incoherent plot
Rapping provides escape
A look into the FUHSD rapping scene
Breaking down classroom playlists
Teachers explain the philosophy behind listening to music with their students
Seasonal consumables to try
Students share their favorite holiday dishes
‘Pokémon Brilliant Diamond’ and ‘Pokémon Shining Pearl’ are faithful to a fault
The remakes of the original Nintendo DS games are a refreshing reimagining, but stay disappointingly true to their inspirations
The tricks and treats of Halloween
Featuring the various aspects of celebrating Halloween
Bringing out the child in everyone
Reflecting on how pointless the socially perceived age cut-off of Halloween is
‘Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle’ has something for everyone
The 23rd movie in the franchise expands on the Pokémon world while staying true to what makes it so beloved
Class of 2024’s Homecoming Performance
Sophomores win 3rd place for their performance during Homecoming week
Homecoming 2021: A Recap
Showcasing the highlights of the past week's performances
‘Pokémon Unite’ is simple but appealing
The newest Pokémon spin off succeeds at a unique take on the MOBA formula
‘Star Wars: Visions’ breathes new life into the franchise
The newest Star Wars spinoff breaks all the rules to create a revolutionary anthology anime
The Class of 2024: Pushing past COVID-19
Sophomores aim to overcome their inexperience and make their first Homecoming memorable
‘Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings’ is a refreshing entry for a new phase of Marvel hits
The newest addition to the MCU successfully tests the waters of classic martial arts flicks
MVHS hosts its first rally of the year
The Class of 2022 wins the annual Welcome Back Rally
Club leaders share their objectives for the 2021-2022 school year
Exploring what’s in store for clubs as MVHS returns to in-person learning
Streaming in the MVHS community
Students and faculty describe their experiences with streaming video games
The culinary world
Exploring the diverse aspects of the culinary world at MVHS
The ambiance of global restaurants
Students share their experiences from culturally and aesthetically restaurants
‘Star Wars: The Bad Batch’ proves a captivating spinoff to ‘Star Wars: The Clone Wars’
The 70 minute premiere revamps what could have been its predecessor’s eighth season
A year of Zoom
Exploring how the MVHS community’s feelings toward the pandemic have shifted an entire year later
A year of strange time
Reflecting on COVID-19’s effects on my family members’ perception of time
Diminished club attendance during the distance learning school year
Taking a look at how various clubs have become inactive during the pandemic
America’s future with Joe Biden
What to expect from Biden's first hundred days as President
Acknowledging Cultural Celebrations
The MVHS administration’s stance on cultural awareness and reducing workload for traditionally celebrated holidays
This is ________: Music and the human condition
The role of music in building interpersonal connections
Take Over: League of Legends Worlds at Shanghai
Insight into the massively popular Esports championship
Evolution of style in quarantine
A look into how fashion and makeup preferences have changed in light of COVID-19
Transitioning from a hands-on to hands-off classroom proves challenging
Students and teachers explain the adjustment to learning over Zoom