Mindy Kaling’s “Never Have I Ever” disappoints
April 29, 2020
Netflix’s new boundary-breaking series could have handled mature themes better
The symbol of a face mask in America versus Asia
April 14, 2020
Examining the reasons why Americans aren’t encouraged to wear masks as opposed to Asian countries
COVID-19 changes religious and cultural rituals
April 2, 2020
Shelter-in-place brings cultural and religious activities to a standstill
The US versus Africa: Toxic Individualism
December 13, 2019
ords, the corporate ladder, and individualism are cornerstones of the American experience. Our culture is one defined by self-driven success, where relying on a network or community is only used for individual promotion. If we don’t move out of parents’ houses by age 20, we’re looked down upon. Am...
Lone Ranger: A factor for depression
November 5, 2019
Investigating the connection between mental illness and individualism promoted by our community
Seeds of Tranquility: Investigating the growth of Tranquil Tuesday
Sophia Chen, Staff Writer
October 31, 2019
Looking into the creation of the self-care initiative and thoughts from Tranquil Tuesday volunteers and participants
Officers of Japanese Club illustrate what ‘dango’ means in Japanese tradition
Zara Iqbal, Copy editor
October 8, 2019
The club serves sweet rice dumpling balls for its first food event
Korean Club: Dancing into the new year
September 27, 2019
Officers introduce the club with a K-Pop choreography guessing game
Cross pollinating culture: why the Indian greeting “namaste” should not be popularized in the West
September 27, 2019
Unpacking the controversy behind Western usage of the Indian greeting “namaste”
Reflecting on the meaning of being a cultured American teenager
September 22, 2019
If you called me an uncultured American teenager four years ago, past me would agree. What is Netflix? What are Snapchat streaks? What’s it like going to the movies with friends? I was a stranger to all the above throughout middle school and freshman year of high school. According to PR NewsWire...
Same stage, a decade later: MVHS Raas on Spotlite
May 12, 2019
Students and MVHS Raas alumni reminisce on Spotlite’s significance
