Skip to Main Content
The Student News Site of Mt. Eden High School

The Monarch Times

The Monarch Times

The Monarch Times

Measles Cases Reach Record High Since 2019

Sasha Heichenko, Copy Editor April 21, 2025

There have been 712 confirmed measles cases reported in the United States as of April 12, according to the Center for Disease Control (CDC). There have been 3 outbreaks of the disease this year, with...

“Carbon Nation” Tries to Control the Nation

Giselle Toscano, Staff Writer April 21, 2025

Eligio Bishop, better known as “Natureboy,” didn’t just promise a new way of life for people, he claimed to be a divine leader to the world.  As the self–proclaimed “Messiah” and “God...

Hayward Mayor Mark Salinas cuts the ribbon for Phase 1 of the Stack Center.

Hayward Community Celebrates First Phase of the Stack Center

Kaylyn Nguyen, Editor-in-Chief April 21, 2025

Organizers of the Stack Center, a future South Hayward community plaza, cultural center, and service hub, held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate Phase 1 of the project’s completion on March 14. Located...

DOE to end DEI in Schools

Maria Villanueva, Graphics Editor April 21, 2025

The fate regarding the United States’ Department of Education (DOE) has been in question since President Donald Trump was sworn into office. The DOE is responsible for enforcing civil rights laws,...

Estados Unidos se suma a la lista de vigilancia global

Aundrea Mabana, Staff Writer April 21, 2025

El domingo 9 de marzo, los Estados Unidos fue añadido a la Lista de Vigilancia del Monitor CIVICUS ante las recientes amenazas a las libertades civiles por parte de la Administración Trump. Esta lista...

Civic Seal Opportunity Available for Seniors

Catherine Escoto, Copy Editor April 21, 2025

The State Civic Seal of Engagement application is now open for graduating California seniors who excel in civics education, civic involvement, and demonstrate understanding of the U.S. Constitution,...

Oportunidad para el Sello Cívico Disponible para Seniors

Catherine Escoto, Copy Editor April 21, 2025

La solicitud para el Sello de Compromiso Cívico Estatal ya está abierta para los estudiantes de último año de California que se gradúan y que destacan en educación cívica, participación cívica...

U.S. is Added to Global Watchlist

Aundrea Mabana, Staff Writer April 21, 2025

On Sunday, March 9, the United States was added to the CIVICUS Monitor Watchlist amid recent threats of civic freedoms by the Trump Administration. The watchlist is regulated by CIVICUS, a global alliance...

Roblox and Discord Lawsuits Challenge Child Online Safety

Maria Villanueva, Graphics Editor April 21, 2025

Roblox and Discord, Bay Area chat and gaming companies, face a major lawsuit filed in late February. The suit alleged that negligent safety measures and systemic failures on both platforms enable sexual...

Sado High School students and Mt. Eden’s Japanese Club pose for a photo alongside Principal Dr. Walton.

Mt. Eden Welcomes Sado High School Exchange Students

Sofia Cordoba, Co-Editor March 10, 2025

Mt. Eden welcomed five exchange students from Sado High School in Sado Island, Japan. From March 1st to 8th each student shadowed a Mt. Eden student throughout the week to receive a taste of the American...

Los Angeles Faces Deadly Wildfires

Myldret Vazquez, Business Manager February 11, 2025

Three fires broke out on January 7 across Los Angeles County, with 29 known deaths.  Out of the three fires, the Palisades fire was the largest, covering 23,713 acres with a confirmed death toll of...

Israel-Hamas Conflict Reaches Ceasefire Deal

Catherine Escoto, Copy Editor February 3, 2025

After around 460 days of the Israel-Hamas conflict and more than 46,000 Palestinians killed, Israel and Hamas have agreed on a ceasefire deal consisting of three phases.  The Israel-Hamas conflict started...

Load More Stories
Donate to The Monarch Times