Crossing Fruit Lanes

Fruit mutations may have more of an impact on the world than we once thought Across the world, different types of fruits are being introduced to the production economy, including many hybrid fruits, which are created by mating two varieties within single or multiple species. In fact, a lot of the fruits we eat today …

Cup of Coffee

Caffeine dependence and how caffeine affects the brain

She Dared to Create

In a world where AI art has completely replaced the need for human artists, the last of the creative population begin to get persecuted. The story follows a young girl who grows up with art in the period of AI's fast development and attempts to hide her hand-drawn art amongst the influx of AI art. After a yearly examination that evaluates every student in each school for their "creativeness", she scores too high. This story will examine the effects of AI in a future, dystopian society, and the suppression of humanity and self-expression.

Paperless Learning

Exploring how teachers and students use content from the internet in class Let’s say you didn’t understand a concept from one of your classes: where do you go to find the answer? Over the past decade, online searching has become more and more convenient; a Google search only takes a split second to load, while …

Tech layoffs: Navigating the aftermath and charting a new path

A deep dive into the harsh reality of job loss in the tech industry and its impact on workers and the economy. On November 4th, 3700 employees of Twitter, which had recently been acquired by Elon Musk, received the message informing them that they had been laid off. With a total workforce of around 7,500 employees, this …

Nothing Will Happen to Me

Exploring numbing as a solution BY: IRENE TIAN The face in the mirror is still recognizable, but I can’t believe it’s mine. It opens its mouth to reveal a bloody, mutilated mess inside. Most of its tongue has been chewed away by my own teeth. I poke at the bruises, but they remain painless blobs …

Positive psychology in the classroom

How teachers and faculty at MVHS can implement positive psychology to create a productive learning environment for students

The Brain Situation

The brisk tap of shoes on the metal floor echoes in the waiting room as nurses rush back and forth. At 10 o’clock at night, the hospital is at its peak; patients of all ages sit on plush chairs as their family members anxiously mill around, chattering on their phones. A baby pouts as her …

Astronomy Aspirations

Getting to know the Astronomy Club at MVHS While the path of stars or the origins of planets don’t cross most peoples’ minds on an average day, members of the MV Astronomy Club would beg to differ. Created by sophomores Aarna Burji and Riddhi Shedge this year, this club tackles the great unknowns of our …

The Psychology Behind Makeup Dependence

The science behind how makeup usage affects self-esteem and mental health, as well as young people’s growing dependence on makeup. When you hear the phrase “psychological addiction”, what are the first things that come to mind? Maybe you think of alcohol, drugs or even phone addiction. The Smithsonian Institution provides a detailed history on the …