Story by Ian Waters, Editor in Chief
• December 1, 2022
It is human nature to romanticize. Many glamorize their idols, and their idols lives, and other specific aspects of life. For the most part it is harmless, but with the resurgence of serial killer documentaries...
Story by Cora Chadwick, Opinions Editor
• November 10, 2022
On June 23, 1972, Title IX was passed, and as of this past June, it celebrated its 50th anniversary. The intent of this law was to provide all genders with equal opportunities in educational programs....
Story by Cora Chadwick, Opinions Editor
• October 28, 2022
The debate of what to wear for Halloween occurs every October, with the options ranging from classic costumes to current trendy ones. And while dressing up has always been a tradition, there is a question...
Trick-or-treating has always been a topic of worry around Halloween with concerns of finding razor blades, marijuana, and tampered candy in children’s bags. This year, the Drug Enforcement Administration...
As another year begins, there is a new class looking forward to finishing their final year of high school. The class of ‘23 has been through a lot in the past three years, but this year they’ve come...
As children, the classroom is one of the biggest influences everyone has on their definition of kindness. Teachers explain not only the basics of English and how to share information with each other, but...
Students at Mission Hills are far from unfamiliar with the rules and regulations of school conduct. These range from bathroom passes and late passes to dress code. While some of these have remained the...
Story by Lilly Brown, Opinions Editor
• April 20, 2022
Beginning next month, AP students across the country will start to take the tests that they’ve been studying for all school year long. Though this sounds like a good opportunity to earn college credit,...
Story by Taylin Jimenez, Staff Photographer
• April 8, 2022
People used to rely on news sources such as channel news stations, websites, or newspapers to stay relevant. . Nowadays, while some people still rely on these outlets, social media has proved its overall...
Mission Hills High School has three gender-neutral bathrooms that are available for student use; two near the locker rooms, which are used as a changing room for our school's LGBTQ+ students, and single-stall...
Story by Lilly Brown, Opinions Editor
• March 11, 2022
Modern society is highly sexualized—you can find traces of people embracing their sexuality in everything from advertisements to TV shows. It’s no secret that nearly every American teenager encounters...
In some European countries such as Hungary, Sweden, and Finland, mothers can expect to receive 6-months to a year of maternity leave, while America averages at 10 weeks, pennies in comparison.
For being...
