Sean Yagi, Staff Writer
The culinary world
Exploring the diverse aspects of the culinary world at MVHS
Cordae’s ‘Just Until….’ does just enough to satisfy
The North Carolina rapper satiates fans with a short but fulfilling EP
A year of Zoom
Exploring how the MVHS community’s feelings toward the pandemic have shifted an entire year later
A Year of Distance
The positive and negative impacts of isolation on relationships
The Silver Lining
How 11 months of isolation forced me to rethink my prior relationships
The dangers of gatekeeping
Gatekeeping online communities is counterproductive and hinders the success of those communities
Twitch bans sexually-focused insults
The live streaming platform’s recent policy change has been met with skepticism
The virtual makeup crew
Looking into the unique creative decisions and adaptations of the makeup department
‘The Misanthrope’: Behind the Camera
A dive into Drama's first virtual production
[Video] Student skincare routines
Students discuss their various approaches to skincare
International Responses to COVID
Comparing responses to COVID abroad to MVHS experiences with COVID
Joji’s ‘Nectar’ is a mixed bag
Inconsistency on the R&B singer’s sophomore studio release severely limits its replay value
Out of the loop
Students’ react to the switch from School Loop to Schoology
Social media trends during shelter-in-place
Exploring the opinions of different MVHS student about social media usage during quarantine
Yung Lean shows progress on ‘Starz’
‘Starz’ is Lean’s most complete and well-produced album yet
Saviors of Humanity
Recognizing the people who are working to keep the world going
‘Eternal Atake’/‘Lil Uzi Vert vs the World 2’ Fails to Satisfy
Lil Uzi Vert’s long anticipated album is largely forgettable and indistinct
Meme Accounts of MVHS
Exploring the curators and cultivators of MVHS’ dankest memes
What’s MVHS laughing at
Exploring the various sources of humor at MVHS
Denzel Curry’s “UNLOCKED” Doesn’t Miss a Beat
Denzel Curry and Kenny Beats link up and release a short 17 minute banger of an EP
[Video] MVHS Student’s Netflix Preferences
Students discuss what they consider to be their favorite, least favorite and most impactful Netflix shows.
MVHS through Netflix
Exploring Netflix's presence in the MVHS community and the impact of its changes over time
Eminem’s “Music to Be Murdered By” shows little innovation
Eminem’s new album is unfocused and suffers from a lack of identity.
Afuri Ramen and Dumpling Disappoints
The Cupertino counterpart of popular Tokyo ramen chain misses the mark on both flavor and service ⅗
Stories of our art
A look at the visual artists of MVHS
Workers’ strikes in our community
Exploring the causes and effects of Amazon and Santa Clara County worker’s strikes
Fighting for Rights
Exploring community members' struggles to assert their rights
Dangers of the Web
Exploring the different facets of cybersecurity
Catching Some Smoke: First US Vaping Deaths Occur
Exploring the effects of recent deaths linked to e-cigarette usage
Birthright: an exploration of political autonomy
Exploring the roots of political autonomy in recent times
Stressing the numbers
Exploring the results of wellness surveys in recent years