A student walks into their math class, excited because it is now labeled as "blended." They expect that they will be able to set their own pace in the class, making it easier for them to learn. They know...
Mackellagn Parker, Staff Writer
• November 14, 2023
In 2023, it has become a common sight to see students at school, including myself, wearing headphones as part of their everyday routine. While the use of headphones in the classroom has generated mixed...
Israel has been a United States’s ally in the Middle East since their established diplomatic relationship in the 1940's. From helping set an example, to amassing major funding from foreign trade, America...
Lola Cassidy, Online Managing Editor
• November 7, 2023
For some students early release Wednesdays are the best part of the week, but for others, it is the dreaded day with no AIM and less time to get the much needed help from teachers. With no AIM, there is...
A MCHS student sits at their computer frustrated on how to complete their homework for one of their AP classes. He is confused about the specific method he was taught by his teacher on how to answer the...
A student walks into her AP class, not looking forward to all the hard work she might have to do. Despite this, she tries to remember the potential for getting the class out of the way in high school instead...
Gabe Santos, Arts and Entertainment Editor
• September 25, 2023
I started this article as a critique of Homecoming at MCHS.
I wanted to argue that Homecoming did not have enough student involvement, and that the thoughts of the general student body...
Leylah Moreno, Artistic Director
• September 21, 2023
In previous years, students who met requirements were allowed to leave the classroom and even school property during the period on designated blending days. However, it has now...
A student who performed well in a class all semester and has the grade they wanted right before finals. Then they took the final and didn’t perform well, so their grade dropped to the next lowest grade....
Since the pandemic in 2020 movie rollouts have changed significantly. From theatrical releases to home video, the difference in the way a movie is released highly affects the hype and success of the movie.
One...
Seniors regularly have to juggle their student life and after-school jobs daily, not to mention everything else they have going on in their personal lives. With everything going on in a student's life,...
Artificial Intelligence has been a hot topic throughout the 2023 school year, with students gaining access to apps and websites such as ChatGPT which can provide them with pre-written essays only one click...
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