Category: Opinion

  • Thanksgiving break for MHS students

    Excitement has been buzzing throughout the halls of MHS一Thanksgiving break is just around the corner, leaving students with a sigh of relief. Not only is it a pause from school and stressful classes, but it is also a time to spend with friends and family.  Students’ thoughts are currently consumed by the events and plans…

  • Possible cellphone ban at MHS

    Talk of a possible cellphone ban has spread like wildfire across MHS, and this news has students worried about what their future will look like without their reliable phones.  Many teachers, including Mrs. Cekander, are in favor of this possible decision. She shared, “I would support a cell phone ban at MHS.”  On the other…

  • Does MHS drink too much caffeine? 

    Throughout the halls of MHS, students can be seen carrying colorful cups of energy drinks, coffee, tea, and soda.  Caffeinated drinks have been a MHS favorite this school year, but some are concerned that they’re consuming too much of them. Junior Claire Foster said, “I think about 90% of students drink caffeinated drinks everyday.” Many…

  • Eagles soar, Chiefs fall: Students share their thoughts on Super Bowl LIX

    On Sunday, February 9th, the Eagles stunned the two-time defending Super Bowl champions, the Chiefs. With a final score of 40-22 in favor of the Eagles, quarterback Jalen Hurts and his defense proved to the world how good they really are. Students at MHS have been sure to share their joy of the Chiefs’ loss…

  • The controversy between Stanleys and Owalas

    Everyone knows the top water bottles right now are Stanleys and Owalas. These water bottles are very different from each other in their own way, but how do people really feel about them? Do people actually like them? Are they just doing it for the trend? More importantly, which one is the best? Junior Julia…

  • Tate McRae album review

    Tate McRae released her pop album “Think Later” on December 8, 2023. My overall reaction to this album was amazement at the variety of emotions, while I was impressed with her growth and satisfied listening the first time. I’ve known about Tate McRae for years now as a small songwriter and dancer. Tate McRae is…

  • We all hunger for something

    The empire of The Hunger Games movies was reborn November 17, 2023 in theaters with the prequel The Hunger Games: Ballad of the Songbirds and Snakes.   The 10th annual Hunger Games, 64 years before the original movies were plotted, was held in The Hunger Games: Ballad of the Songbirds and Snakes. The very beginning goes…

  • Book Review: The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo

    The book The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, by Taylor Jenkins Reid, is a standalone novel that depicts the life of a new movie star and how she makes her way up to the top. The story begins with Evelyn asking writer Monique Grant if she will write the story of Evelyn’s life. At first,…

  • Fortnite Frenzy

    Since 2017, Fortnite has been the biggest game in the world. Amassing a combined $15 billion in revenue over the past four years, Fortnite has left its mark on the video game ecosystem and on the culture in MHS. A polarizing game, you either love it, hate it, or don’t understand it.  In MHS, there…

  • Six of Crows

    The book Six of Crows, by Leigh Bardugo, is the first of two in this series for young adults. The fantasy book follows six different characters as they work together to make a living and survive the dangers of the trading city of Ketterdam. The characters’ journey gets even more dangerous when they accept a…