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What does it mean to support AAPI youth?: A Poem

Aiden Jiang, Staff Writer May 31, 2024

What does it mean to support AAPI youth? Is it to advocate for equity and proof of Asian American culture when many of them never wanted to be "Asian," under the same roof? Is it to uplift Chinese,...

Student No-Shows Throughout State

Sofia Cordoba and Itzel Esquivel May 30, 2024

Currently, student absences are at an all time high in the United States. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, roughly 11.5% of students were chronically absent. The pandemic resulted in statewide physical school...

The Sister Houses seafood pancakes.

Restaurant Review: The Sister’s House Don’t Play Sis

Layla Black, Graphics Editor May 30, 2024

A hole-in-the-wall restaurant nuzzled in-between rustic auto repair shops and a bumpy expressway, The Sister’s House is an authentic Korean restaurant, bringing the flavors of Korea straight to the Bay...

A Volar!

Diego Urbina, Staff Writer May 30, 2024

El Aeropuerto de Hayward fue fundado en 1942 cuando el ejército de los EE. UU. adquirió la propiedad y construyó el aeropuerto. Al principio, su objetivo principal era servir como base durante la Segunda...

Cloud and Tifa from Final Fantasy VII.

Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth Review: A Triumphant Return to a Beloved Saga

Angel Barahona, Staff Writer May 30, 2024

Square Enix’s “Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth” is the highly anticipated sequel to 2020’s “Final Fantasy VII: Remake,” continuing the reimagining of one of the most iconic RPGs in video game history....

Trump Faces Stormy Weather (Again)

Aundrea Mabana, Staff Writer May 30, 2024

Allegation after allegation, scandal after scandal: former U.S. President Donald Trump cannot seem to escape being the focus of controversy. The 45th POTUS garnered much criticism and sparked heated debate...

Student Motivation: An AP Student’s Reflection

Aiden Jiang, Staff Writer May 30, 2024

AP tests have passed. Of course, all AP students wanted a 5, undoubtedly proved through the “MT. EDEN STUDENTS ARE STRIVING FOR A 5” poster you may see walking into school everyday. But did we really...

The different pathways after graduation.

Seniors After Graduation

Rosa Hernandez, Staff Writer May 30, 2024

Seniors have many options after graduation: attending college, enlisting in the military, or diving straight into the workforce, to name a few. According to a survey conducted by The Monarch Times on Mt....

A gym rat undergoes the creatine cycle.

Getting Big or Getting Rigged?

Layla Black, Graphics Editor May 30, 2024

There is a noticeable increase in the use of creatine in teens. Potential reasons include its availability to customers of any age without any guardian consent and its popularity as a top muscle gain supplement. According...

Digital Divide: Racial Gaps in Technology

Elisandra Hampton, Copy Editor May 30, 2024

In a 2016 poll conducted by Google and Gallup on 16,000 students, Black and Latine respondents were more likely than White respondents to show a strong interest in computer science. Their parents were...

Mt. Eden Alumni: Where Are They Now?

Elisandra Hampton, Copy Editor May 30, 2024

A common saying is that high school is the best time of your life. Besides providing students with an education, high school allows us to join clubs, make social connections, create life-long memories,...

Intense Expense: The Cost of Senior Year

Itzel Esquivel, Cartoonist May 30, 2024

As seniors approach graduation, many events are noticeably expensive, considering senior prom tickets for solos are on the high of $140 just to attend, not including clothing or transportation. Then, there’s...

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