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Queer characters are absent in Bollywood films

A scene from Aligarh (2015)
Examining the lack of queer representation in Bollywood
January 23, 2021
Examining the lack of queer representation in Bollywood

National Novel Writing Month

Janya Bhaskar poses with a copy of her debut novel
Exploring the experiences of MVHS student authors
December 13, 2020
Exploring the experiences of MVHS student authors

To Elliot

Graphic by Kripa Mayureshwar
Reflecting on Elliot Page and my own experiences with Coming Out
December 5, 2020
Reflecting on Elliot Page and my own experiences with Coming Out

Strength in numbers

Tang poses for a photo with Curry at Warriors Basketball Camp surrounded by various championship and MVP trophies.
Students recount their experiences as fans of the Golden State Warriors
November 1, 2020
Students recount their experiences as fans of the Golden State Warriors

JOHN GILCHRIST: The new marching band director

Director of Marching Band John Gilchrist stands in front of Monta Vista, beaming // Used with Perrmisson
Getting to know John Gilchrist and his plans for the future of the music department
October 17, 2020
Getting to know John Gilchrist and his plans for the future of the music department

Athletic Conditioning

The Cross Country team runs laps around the track, while being socially distant and wearing masks.
Exploring the impact of COVID-19 on team conditioning
September 24, 2020
Exploring the impact of COVID-19 on team conditioning

Physical Education from home presents unique challenges

Akshat Debanth utilizes these dumbbells from home to stay fit.
Students examine the pros and cons of taking PE classes during remote learning
September 13, 2020
Students examine the pros and cons of taking PE classes during remote learning

They/them: Students share their experiences with they/them pronouns

Sophomore Anika Sharma drags face paint down their face, using the colors of the non-binary and LGBTQ flags.
What Merriam-Webster's 2020 Word of the Year means to the MVHS community
February 7, 2020
What Merriam-Webster's 2020 Word of the Year means to the MVHS community

Eat, pray, jam

Eat, pray, jam
Exploring how different members of the MVHS athletic community prepare for games and practices
October 17, 2019
Exploring how different members of the MVHS athletic community prepare for games and practices
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