A roll of the dice
November 21, 2018
atching as the die spirals through the air, the player holds his breath, crosses his fingers, hoping for the number that will win the game. It lands and bounces, once, twice, three times. He releases his breath and uncrosses his fingers, still waiting, hoping, when finally daring to take a peek for that...
Games with Improv
Elena Khan and Justine Ha
October 26, 2018
At every Wednesday lunch meeting in the drama black box, Improv Club begins with a warm-up game. The games range from practicing group activities to participating in debates. Adviser and drama teacher Jeff Adams views this club as a way to explore the behind-the-scenes of the rehearsal stages and all...
2-0-2-0 po-ta-to
October 18, 2018
The shock on senior class members’ faces. The collective cheer from the junior class derived from the surprise twist. The excitement of watching skits being put together with hours of labor is replaced by the nervous anticipation at the rally as students’ curiosity regarding the winner of Homecom...
The Fortnite craze
September 2, 2018
Being one of the most popular video games of 2018 according to The Verge, Fortnite has taken the MVHS campus by storm, becoming a popular pastime for teachers and students alike. In the game, players are able to participate in a 100-player battle royale, a genre that cultivates exploration and scavenging with...
MVHS Robotics Team uses the off-season to practice and prepare for the upcoming season
October 20, 2017
To a passerby, it looks like a typical weekend at Evergreen Valley HS. Classes have stopped, students and staff have gone home for the weekend and, for the most part, the campus is silent. But on Saturday, October 14, cars filled the parking lot with students who share one thing: a passion for robotic...
Pokémon Go: a common summer pastime
August 31, 2016
Written by Dylan Tsai and Jessica Xing okémon was a huge part of senior Andrew Chang's childhood. He saw it evolve from the DVDs to Nintendo games to trading cards. Now, his love for Pokemon has been rekindled with the new app Pokémon Go. This summer, when Niantic released their app Pokémon ...
Highlights of the 2016 winter rally
January 29, 2016
or this year’s winter rally, freshmen and seniors competed against sophomores and juniors in an ultimate battle of Dark vs Light. Taking inspiration from Star Wars, the classes of 2017 and 2018 represented the “Light Side” while the classes of 2016 and 2019 represented the “Dark Side.” Bein...
Leo Club’s member induction brings laughs, memories and new friendships
November 21, 2015
The windy weather didn’t stop Leo Club members from attending the Annual Leo Induction this past Sunday at Jollyman Park. “The member induction is an event that we hold every year to have members get a chance to know the officers, each other, and have a little fun,” Katie Chen, a senior and pre...
Newer purple, brighter gold
January 18, 2010
New decade introduces new rally with classes teamed-up to compete Read More »...
