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 … Continue reading Crossing Fruit Lanes
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.
Positive psychology in the classroom
How teachers and faculty at MVHS can implement positive psychology to create a productive learning environment for students
Science class decisions
MVHS students share why they choose to take certain science courses
Matadors in STEM
Students share how they have immersed themselves in STEM
Wordle-ly Wise
Five Letters, Six Guesses, Infinite Strategies Tears. Crate. Adieu. Five letter words like these, seemingly unrelated, have taken the world by storm in the new New York Times trending word game — Wordle. Wordle was created by Josh Wardle, a software engineer from Brooklyn, NY, as a romantic gift for his partner. Wardle’s game has … Continue reading Wordle-ly Wise
Fight for It
Exploring the ethics of fairness with physical modifications “What’s your dream?” “To become the world’s best combat fighter, of course!” I was six when I first stepped into the studio. My parents wanted me to start training along with my brother. He was 11 at the time, and the few glimpses I got of him … Continue reading Fight for It
Double Minded
The discovery of the REM stage of sleep as a girl navigates her way through two different worlds. “I didn’t do it! I didn’t do it!” Layla exclaimed. Her best friend in college had accused Layla of telling her darkest secret to their entire friend group. Layla felt as if her life was going to … Continue reading Double Minded
Meaning Behind Meals
Food is often used to bring people together, but are there any proven benefits to sitting down and having a meal with someone? Whether it’s a potluck with neighbors, a picnic with friends or a dinner with family, food is often used to bring people together, whether it be sharing a meal with a friend … Continue reading Meaning Behind Meals
A Drop of Blood: The Long-Awaited Results of the Theranos Trial
The result of the Theranos trial and what it entails for women in STEM “One tiny drop changes everything.” The development of new blood-testing technology in Silicon Valley—more efficient, affordable, and painless—claimed to be able to perform over 240 blood tests through the sample of a single drop of blood. This process would be considered … Continue reading A Drop of Blood: The Long-Awaited Results of the Theranos Trial