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VSA members and advisers stop at a light on the way to San Francisco Chinatown.

Mt. Eden Vietnamese Student Association Celebrates Lunar New Year

Kaylyn Nguyen, Editor-in-Chief February 3, 2025

The Mt. Eden Vietnamese Student Association (VSA) took to San Francisco Chinatown for a field trip to celebrate Lunar New Year on Wednesday, January 29. Senior Connie Chung, co-president of VSA, said...

Kansai Hayward’s rainbow roll and Go-Go roll.

Restaurant Review: Kansai Hayward

Layla Black, Staff Writer February 3, 2025

Down on B Street, Kansai Hayward is not just a Japanese restaurant—it crafts experiences on every plate, blending tradition with a spark of modern flair. The kitchen plays 2010’s music which can be...

A senior struggles with senioritis.

Senioritis Student Comic

Elijah Marie Velasco, Staff Writer February 3, 2025

A blind box consumer is left disappointed after opening a figurine they didn’t want.

Unwrapping the Blind Box Craze

Kaylyn Nguyen, Editor-in-Chief February 3, 2025

Blind box figurines have taken teens and young adults’ desks, shelves, and phone cases by storm. You may be familiar with the cherub cheeks of Sonny Angels or the green, glow-in-the-dark build of Smiskis,...

Mt. Eden cheerleaders cheering at Mt. Eden’s game against San Lorenzo High School.

Cheerleaders on Campus

Alexa Castro Nolasco, Staff Writer November 12, 2024

Mt. Eden has a strong group of cheerleaders with spirit and strength, rooting for everyone on campus. The role cheerleaders play is important as they motivate the fans and the players.  They create shows...

Khao Hom’s “Roti Stuff,” banana-stuffed roti with fruit.

Restaurant Review: Nom-Nom at Khao Hom

Layla Black, Staff Writer November 4, 2024

Located in downtown Hayward on Foothill Blvd, Khao Hom is a Thai-American restaurant worth trying. Once you step in you are welcomed with granite walls and false candles hanging from the ceiling.   Waitstaff...

The Mt.Eden football team celebrates their victory.

Mt. Eden Football Scores First Win of 2024 Season

Myldret Vazquez November 4, 2024

On October 25, the Mt. Eden football team won its first game of the season against San Lorenzo High School.  The football team plays ten games over the course of an 11-week season. Games have been...

Judy Rodriguez in front of her miniature creations.

Hayward Celebrates Dia de los Muertos

Sofia Cordoba, Co-Editor November 4, 2024

Located in the Hayward Area Historical Society and the Hayward Public Library, the 2024 Day of the Dead exhibit featured local artists presenting their Dia de los Muertos art. The exhibit includes large...

Assemblymember Liz Ortega with Mt. Eden students.

Assemblymember Liz Ortega Visits Mt. Eden

Sofia Cordoba, Co-Editor October 7, 2024

California Assemblymember Liz Ortega visited Mt. Eden High School on September 19, 2024, sharing her journey and visions for the future of California. Ortega represents district 20 which includes Hayward...

Mar y Tierra’s nopales con huevo.

Restaurant Review: Mar y Tierra

Layla Black, Staff Writer October 7, 2024

“No! Please! I can’t eat another bite!” were Editor-in-Chief Kaylyn Nguyen’s last words when struggling to finish one of Mar y Tierra’s delectable dishes. Step into comfort on West A Street...

Blake Lively Faces Backlash for “It Ends With Us” PR

Catherine Escoto, Copy Editor October 7, 2024

Amidst the movie adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s book on domestic violence, “It Ends with Us,” lead star Blake Lively has been under fire on social media for her alleged disregard of the movie’s...

A student opens a dating app named Yubo.

Teens on Dating Apps

Alexa Castro Nolasco, Staff Writer October 7, 2024

Dating apps have revolutionized the way people meet and interact, and this revolution has not left out teenagers. Although most of these apps have an 18 year age requirement, the reality is that many teenagers...

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