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Inheriting privilege: A closer examination of legacy and affirmative action policies on societal inequities

Inheriting privilege: A closer examination of legacy and affirmative action policies on societal inequities

  This article was originally published in a print edition of the Oracle in February 2024.  On June 29 last year, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that race-conscious college...

Lying, bending the truth, or gaslighting: The dangers that misinformation and disinformation pose to society

“Lying, bending the truth, or gaslighting”: The dangers that misinformation and disinformation pose to society

This article was originally published in a print edition of the Oracle in December 2023.  The COVID-19 pandemic. Climate change. The 2020 presidential election. The Israel-Hamas war. These distinct...

Whats wrong with me?: The roles of time, media, and cultural influence on adolescent relationships

“What’s wrong with me?”: The roles of time, media, and cultural influence on adolescent relationships

  This article was originally published in a print edition of the Oracle in October 2023.  * Indicates that a source's name has been changed in order to maintain their anonymity due to...

Photo story: ASBs Battle of the Classes

Photo story: ASB’s Battle of the Classes

Carter Nishi, Ava Li, and David Henri Mar 5, 2024

MVHS's ASB hosted a Disney-themed Battle of the Classes last week with spirit days and lunchtime activities. The week culminated in a night rally on Friday which featured games and a trophy presentation...

Photo story: College and Career Center hosts booth for students to learn about military

Photo story: College and Career Center hosts booth for students to learn about military

David Henri, Web Sports Editor Feb 26, 2024

Today, the College and Career Center hosted a booth for students to learn about the military. A recruiter from the military stood at the booth to answer any questions students had.

MVLA Speech and Debate Community Closet aims to reduce inequities

MVLA Speech and Debate Community Closet aims to reduce inequities

Matthew Huang, Staff Writer Feb 17, 2024

First launched at the end of 2023, the MVLA Speech and Debate Community Closet exists to provide Mountain View and Los Altos teens with professional clothing for all occasions. LAHS senior Audrey...

Photo story: Students share art at Poetry Slam

Photo story: Students share art at Poetry Slam

David Henri, Web Sports Editor Feb 17, 2024

Students gathered in the library today to hear poetry in the Poetry Slam hosted by the Creative Writing club. The event took place during lunch, and featured ten students.

Photo story: MVHS celebrates diversity through Culture Week

Photo story: MVHS celebrates diversity through Culture Week

Ava Li, Hanna Olson, and David Henri Feb 16, 2024

MVHS hosted Culture Week last week to celebrate diversity. On Monday, ASB hosted a rally that included dance performances from MVHS' Japanese and Chinese classes, Folkloric dance group, Dance Spectrum,...

Behind the scenes of MVHS’ video announcements: Next Week Now

Behind the scenes of MVHS’ video announcements: Next Week Now

Matthew Huang, Staff Writer Feb 4, 2024

Next Week Now, the new MVHS video announcements, has already had two successful showings and provides a new way to be informed on campus. Prior to distanced learning, MVHS used video announcements...

Students find their beat: DJs at MVHS

Students find their beat: DJs at MVHS

Ava Li, Web Features Editor Jan 20, 2024

 

Muslim Student Association calls for peace and unity through vigil

Muslim Student Association calls for peace and unity through vigil

Ava Li, Web Features Editor Jan 16, 2024

Cupping tealight candles in the palms of their hands, MVHS students, parents, and staff listened to the speakers honoring the Israeli and Palestinian lives lost in the Israel-Hamas war at a vigil organized...

Festival of Lights: MVHS students celebrate Diwali on campus

Festival of Lights: MVHS students celebrate Diwali on campus

Alexander Xu, Staff Writer Dec 6, 2023

As Bollywood music played in the background, students crowded around the classroom tables. Some were doing mehndi on each other’s hands. Others were painting diyas, and decorating them in bright...

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