Growing branches
How my Native American step-grandfather influenced my upbringing and identity
MVHS students and staff share their favorite childhood TV shows
How nostalgic childhood TV shows shaped students’ and teachers’ upbringing
Exploring the LGBTQ+ books in the literature curriculum
MVHS students and staff share their thoughts on LGBTQ+ texts taught in literature classes
Dreaming lucidly
How lucid dreaming helped me come to terms with my passion, future and place in the world
The Academy Awards need to live up to better the story they tell
This year’s nominations highlight a long-standing pattern of the Oscars’ underrepresentation of Asian international films and performances
“Send Help” is a near-masterpiece of psychological horror that struggles with an incomplete plot
Although its actors and musical score were intensifying, plot holes and unexplored characters deteriorated the film
‘Iron Lung’ is a promising descent into the blood ocean of mainstream film
The debut indie horror film from YouTuber Markiplier presents itself more competently than expected
Dream Achievers perform at San Jose Walmart’s Lunar New Year Fest
A band composed of members with autism explores what it means to achieve their musical dreams
Student romance at MVHS through the eyes of teachers
Teachers share their perspective on how MVHS’s culture influences high school dating
Music through the ears of teachers
MVHS teachers weigh in on what music can bring to the classroom environment
It’s time to consider the manosphere more seriously
The manosphere is increasingly encouraging hypermasculine and misogynistic behavior in young men
AI deepfakes pose new concerns for FUHSD
MVHS alum ‘25 Lotus Wu shares her experience confronting deepfakes of her