By: Rhea Bhooshanam As the school year comes to an end, most students look forward to summer break as a time where they can reset before the new school year. Students have more free time, but a question arises: What should I do with all this free time? Discovering fun activities, whether it is indoor or outdoor, will keep you engaged throughout the summer. The weather is prone to change during the summer, which can call for a change in plans. Indoor activities can be just as

By: Craig McPherson Ne Zha is a 2019 Chinese animated film. The film revolves around Ne Zha, a boy accidentally born from the Demon Pill, an orb of powerful, yet dangerous energy. Not only is he cursed to die on his third birthday, but he is also feared and despised by the people of his community, Chentang Pass. Taiyi Zhenren, a disciple of the Supreme Lord of Heaven, was partially responsible for the accident. To try and repent for his mistake, he attempts to mentor Ne Zha,

By: Craig McPherson A 2026 GMC Terrain parked directly in front of a GMC dealership (Credit: Hendrik Buick GMC Cary.) The SUV, or Sport Utility Vehicle, is arguably the most popular body style for a car. Not only can they be high performance with off road capabilities, but they are also very spacious. Of course, every major automobile brand has attempted to craft their own version of the SUV. But among them all, there is no SUV quite like the GMC Terrain. The story of the Te

By: Craig McPherson This coming school year will see some significant changes for students. One of the biggest would be in their schedules with a brand new calendar. While there are a number of holidays that students now get days off for, such as Eid al-Fitr, which is important to Islamic culture, as well as the Wednesday after Memorial Day. However, to make up for these no longer being school days, the new calendar makes certain days of the year that otherwise would’ve been

By Medha Annam I hate glitter. Just putting on a glittery dress manages to get glitter all over my carpet, and no matter how hard I clean, the glitter trail lasts for months. But I love the sparkle, and I’m willing to deal with glittery crime scenes for a nice dress. With prom season coming around, I’m sure many of you have had to deal with your fair share of glittery dresses. Maybe you’ve been spending months looking for the perfect dress, one that lights up your face eve

By: Medha Annam Green usually isn’t my color, but every March 17th it is. If you want to avoid a pinch to the arm, I’d suggest you do the same, for March 17th is Saint Patrick’s Day! While it may not be a federal holiday in the U.S., people here find the pinching tradition quite entertaining. The holiday is however a public holiday in Ireland, and many businesses and schools are closed on this day. There was a law until 1960, that required pubs to be closed on this day. How

By: Rhea Bhooshanam On April 17th, 18th, and 19th MTHS put on an excellent musical, known as Grease! Grease is a romantic musical that was released in 1978 about two teenagers, Danny Zuko and Sandy Olsson, who fell in love over the summer. The musical includes many songs, dancing, and comedic portions. For our school musical, Danny was played by Peter Piccini, and Sandy was played by Emily Cuigini. Both actors shined in their roles and made the musical more interesting to wat

By: Craig McPherson The last ever Bentley Mulsanne built, for none other than the late Queen Elizabeth II herself (Credit: autoevolution). When it comes to British Luxury, Bentley, while not quite as popular as Rolls-Royce, is still highly beloved. For over a century, they have been innovating in luxury and speed. One of their most important models is also one of their most interesting. This is none other than the contemporary limousine; the Bentley Mulsanne. While it was dis

In “Part I: Can AI Replace Teachers?” We dived deep into teachers’ impact on social skills. However, there is more to answering this question. How are students mental, soaffected? What are implications, and limitations to AI integration? Photo Credits: Arizona School Adopts AI to Replace Human Teachers.” TeckNexus, 20 Dec. 2024, tecknexus.com/arizona-school-adopts-ai-to-replace-human-teachers/. Human teachers are crucial for the social and emotional learning of students, and

Can AI replace teachers? If AI does, what are consequences? Let’s dive into the real implications and consequences of AI teachers and possibly a solution to this future issue? Photo Credits: “Can Ai Replace Teachers? We Finally Know the Answer.” eSpark, 1 Feb. 2024, www.esparklearning.com/blog/can-ai-replace-teachers-we-finally-know-the-answer/. Social skills, as defined by the APA Dictionary of Psychology, are “a set of learned abilities that enable an individual to interac

Written by Aryan Srinivasan Co-Edited by Srujan Patil On December 5th of the ‘25-’26 school year, the MTHS PLTW Honors Engineering Capstone Class held their mid-year presentations in the school cafeteria. A total of seven teams presented in front of a panel of judges that consisted of Executive Board Members from the district and Monroe Education Foundation, professional engineers, professors, and MTHS alumni. These teams put in the hard work to identify, research, and val

By: Rhea Bhooshanam New Flowers will bloom in the new season! (Photo Credit: https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/home-lifestyle/gardening/g35511393/spring-flowers/) Spring is coming up and there are mixed opinions about the upcoming season. With the new weather it brings new opportunities and beginnings, but it also brings more tests and soon, finals. Many students are looking at the positives of spring, which is the warmer weather and spring break. This past winter has been lon

By: Craig McPherson A 2021 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye, pitch black with bold red racing stripes (Credit : Exotic Motorsports of Oklahoma). The pony car era was the period of time between 1965 and 1973 when affordable, yet stylish and sporty cars would first be made and become popular. This includes the likes of the Ford Mustang and Chevrolet Camaro. But around the middle of this period, one competitor would rise, and it would have a fairly unique story compared to th

By: Adith Bondugula As winter changes into spring, students are beginning to prepare for one of the most significant decisions of the year, course selection. While it may not seem like a big deal, the decision that students are making is very important and may have a great impact on their academics and possibly even their college career. For many upper-class students, this is a strategic process where one has to balance advanced courses, career interests, and personal passion

By: Craig McPherson A 1990 Ferrari F40 in Ferrari’s signature shade of red; Rosso Corsa (Credit: For Sale: Ferrari F40 (1990) - Classic Trader). Italy is one of the most prominent nations in the automobile industry. It is home to many beloved brands, Ferrari being one of them. Ferrari has crafted plenty of unique, beloved sports cars. Each one is fairly significant in its own right, but in terms of importance, one particular model arguably trumps them all. This particular mod

By: Craig McPherson In my opinion, teachers should stop using Blooket to help students review curriculum materials because the game is poorly designed. One of the most commonly criticized aspects of Blooket’s game design would have to be that it prioritizes luck over knowledge. An example of this would be in the mode, “Gold Quest”. In it, players choose one of three treasure chests for each question they answer correctly. They can obtain a certain amount of gold from the che

By: Craig McPherson A portrait of Clara Barton, supposedly taken in 1866 (Credit: Wikipedia). March is not only Women’s History Month, but it is also national Red Cross Month. It only seems appropriate to discuss a woman who had a significant role in the history of the American Red Cross Organization. No woman could have a more important role in the organization’s history than its founder; Clara Barton. This article will not only honor her for her contributions to blood donat

St Patrick's Day is a lively celebration that honors Irish culture and heritage. Every year on March 17th, people around the world join in to remember St Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, and enjoy a day full of fun traditions and activities. The History of St Patrick's Day St Patrick's Day began as a religious feast day to honor St Patrick, who lived in the 5th century. He is credited with bringing Christianity to Ireland and is famous for using the shamrock to explain t