Stop stigmatizing periods
November 23, 2019
Taking out a pad is a daunting task. Your eyes briefly scan the classroom before subtly sliding it up your sleeve. Your feet calmly carry you out the door before you start making a dash toward the restroom. When you look down, you realize that there’s already a stain. While MVHS is typically characterized as an ...
Bulletproof Backpacks: A safety measure versus capital product
Rachel Jiang and Aditi Dixit
October 24, 2019
Exploring MVHS opinions about whether or not these precautions for gun violence are beneficial
Decor Dilemma
Ayah Ali-Ahmad, Emily Xia, Vivian Jiang, and Jacqueleine Liu
August 25, 2019
Teachers begin redesigning their classrooms for the new school year
Extra-Ordinary: Achievements beyond school
Jasmine Lee, Ruth Feng, Iman Malik, Charlotte Chui, and Dhruvika Randad
January 29, 2019
Four classes, one room
November 18, 2018
When freshmen first enter MVHS, a change they must adapt to is the size of the school. Most middle schools in the area contain no more than 600 students, whereas MVHS’ total enrollment for the 2018-19 school year is 2,270 students. This drastic increase in population leads to changes in student ...
Monthly Matter: National Self-Improvement Month
Justine Ha, Elena Khan, and Tina Low
September 28, 2018
Looking back
September 28, 2018
Ameya Mahajan, MVHS graduating class of 2013, enjoyed classical guitar, was on the swim team, participated in Spanish National Honor Society, Triathlete Music Society, Science National Honor Society and worked as a lifeguard in the summers. Mahajan graduated from Yale with a double major in statisti...
Wafu Ikebana Flower Show: Spring Awakening
Helen Chao, Priya Reddy, and Jennie Chen
March 5, 2018
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A holiday full of giving
December 12, 2017
uring the holidays, many students at MVHS travel to lavish places or spend precious time with their family. However, others spend their weekend at donation centers and community houses trying to provide for the people that live there. Working in these places, the students learn many different lessons a...
Not another number: Students who freely volunteer for their community
November 17, 2017
hroughout high school, volunteering often has a reputation for being just another activity to impress colleges. However for many people, acquiring hours is the main goal. For some students like sophomore Jack Tian, volunteering is more than just a number. He currently volunteers through the Califor...
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