Give Lucid Dreaming a Try

The science behind lucid dreaming and its positive impacts on metacognition and mental health. At one point or another, we all have had to make a tough choice. We think, should I rent or buy this house? or should I stay in Cupertino or move to Fremont? More often than not, when we don’t know …

The benefits of rising early

How does being a morning person affect MVHS students? By Ellie Chen 7:00 a.m.: Beep! Beep! Beep! Your alarm is going off. 7:45 a.m.: Grab breakfast to eat on the way to school. 7:55 a.m.: Run to your first period class. This may a typical schedule for an MVHS student on a weekday, but on …

Time for sweet-dreams twice a day

By Nika Zamani One topic of debate is whether naps during the day are beneficial or detrimental for one’s well-being. So far, there is no clear answer because both sides of the argument have points backed up by scientific evidence. On one hand, naps can be seen as beneficial. Professor Axel Mecklinger, Ph.D.,  from Saarland …

The Solution to Sleep Deprivation: Nighttime Gadgets

By Ellie Chen Can’t sleep at night? Well, you’re not alone. Many students stay up extremely late to finish their work, and when they are finally done, they can’t seem to fall asleep. You can actually get better sleep because there are some nighttime gadgets that have been built to help people fall asleep. These …