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The Silvertip
The Student News Site of Mission Hills High School

The Silvertip
The Student News Site of Mission Hills High School

The Silvertip
As a new semester comes in, so do new schedule changes.
Club members practice their roles for the incoming Mock Trial Competition
A student using Tik Tok on their phone during class.
News
The outside of the counseling building displays a message which reads: I got this.
Community efforts bring a new mental health campaign for SMUSD students
Story by Lori Nishiguchi, News Editor • January 24, 2023
With mental health a rising topic of concern among some adolescents, school districts such as San Marcos Unified School District (SMUSD) have created measures to support these struggling students. SMUSD
LAs first female mayor, Karen Bass, is to take action on crises such as homelessness.
Karen Bass, Los Angeles' first female mayor
Story by Jay Peters, Staff Writer • January 17, 2023
Students prepare themselves for final exams and the end of the semester.
The beginning of finals and the end of the semester
Story by Jay Peters, Staff Writer • December 13, 2022
A globe, a representation of the world that now has eight billion people living on it.
World population hits eight billion
Story by Lori Nishiguchi, News Editor • December 6, 2022
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Features
Yasmin Binkier follows the lead of her different artistic skills.
HOMH: Yasmin Binkier the artist with diverse taste
Story by McKenna Crenshaw, Features Editor • January 25, 2023

“First, I started off with painting and drawing because it [came easy] to me when I was younger. I started my freshman year with Painting and Drawing 1. But then due to COVID, I didn’t do art my sophomore...

The Robotics Team works to continue teaching students about the importance of creativity.
The Robotics Team: Teaching students how to be innovative since 2014
Story by McKenna Crenshaw, Features Editor • January 18, 2023
Freshman Jennifer Weiler lands a spot in Rising Stars
HOMH: Rising Stars accepts MHHS' own Jennifer Weiler
Story by Luca Ortega, Writer • December 14, 2022
Anette Vazquez opens up on how her jampacked schedule has affected her social life
HOMH: Anette Vazquez opens up on how her jam-packed schedule has affected her social life
Story by Noemi Damian Vazquez, Writer • December 7, 2022
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Opinions
Due to a limited number of teachers and subs, some students are taken to the library.
Substitute teacher shortage hits Mission Hills' classrooms
Story by Editorial Board • January 26, 2023
San Marcos Unified School District (SMUSD) and other districts across the nation have been experiencing teacher shortages, ultimately affecting students’ academic performance. Numerous classes this school
Mr. Baker and Daniel Ashlock speak on issues regarding P.E. and solutions for inclusivity.
Mission Hills staff shares thoughts on inclusivity of minorities in P.E. classes
Story by Daniel Ashlock, Staff Writer • January 19, 2023
Sunset over San Marcos as Daylight Savings comes to an end
Daylight Saving Time ends
Story by Cora Chadwick, Opinions Editor • December 8, 2022
There has been an influx of serial killer content that can be accessed.
The toxic romanticization of serial killers
Story by Ian Waters, Editor in Chief • December 1, 2022
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Entertainment
Jake Sully must fight for the survival of his family and his people
Avatar: The Way of Water comes to theaters after 12 years of waiting
Story by Jonathan Wilbers, Staff Writer • January 20, 2023
In 2009, after four years of writing, filming, and inventing, director James Cameron released his newest film to the world: “Avatar,” a story of space exploration, colonialism, and breathtaking 3-D
She Kills Monsters Preview 11/2/22
“She Kills Monsters” exceeds expectations, wows audience
Story by Daniel Ashlock, Staff Writer • November 19, 2022
Lorelai and Rory Gilmore, are the mother-daughter duo that is unstoppable.
The incoming fall season calls for "Gilmore Girls" re-runs
Story by Kelly Amador, Staff Writer • November 6, 2022
The upcoming tenth studio album by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift is set to be released on October 21st!
Taylor Swift's 10th studio album "Midnights" out Oct. 21
Story by Ian Waters and Marissa Malone • October 20, 2022
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Trending Stories
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Overwhelmed by the pressures of school and sports, student-athletes find it difficult to maintain good grades.

Effects of Sports on Academic Performance

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Club members practice their roles for the incoming Mock Trial Competition

Mock Trial prepares to argue their way to first place

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Teens find themselves filling out many job applications, hoping to be hired.

‘Get a job’ is easier said than done: A teen’s struggle to find their place in the workforce

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A student using Tik Tok on their phone during class.

Banning of Tiktok in the U.S.

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Mr. Mitchell has captured many amazing photos in support of talented Grizzlies.

Principal Mitchell captures every moment at Mission Hills

Sports
Bradley McGlothlin shoots mid-range jumper over defender
Mission Hills Takes On The Cross Town Rivals
Story by Henry Davis III, Staff Writer • January 25, 2023

   Mission Hills competed against their cross-town rival, San Marcos, in a highly sought-after game, as the last time these teams matched up it was intense. The game between these two rivals is always...

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