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Kendal Williams was one of the most authentic and genuine people to walk this earth. She didn’t hold back, practicing radical honesty with all those around her. She knew how she felt and she wasn’t afraid to say it. It is a realness like this that set Kendal apart from …

One of the great gifts that human beings were given is the ability to tell stories. Through sharing stories, audiences are bound together by an emotional attachment and the opportunity to learn something new about their storytellers. The Black Student Union (BSU) was once again formed this year at MC …

 Art is an integral, but often overlooked part of our basic thought process; without art, there is no creativity, and without creativity, innovation becomes impracticable. Such is the thinking behind MCHS Steam Club. “Art is involved in everything, and the creativity that comes from artistry allows for plans and ideas …

Since before she could properly string sentences together, MC senior Melanie Athans has been manifesting her passion for music.  “I was the obnoxious little girl in elementary school who loved to sing and perform at all hours of the day-particularly when I wasn’t supposed to, many apologies to my kindergarten …

Written by Staff Writer Prisha Puntambekar Steve Cunningham’s tragic passing on February 9 marked a somber day for MC and its hard-working robotics program. Mr. Cunningham worked with the world of mechanical engineering and chose to share his knowledge with MC students. Husband of Engineering and Robotics teacher Karen Wytman, …

With the 2020 election right around the corner, newly legal highschool voters are becoming more politically involved so they can make the best choice possible when the time comes. Teenagers, specifically 18 year olds,  have been intrigued by the numerous political debates and campaigns going on and have found themselves …

Summer months are full of free time and opportunity.  Some students take this time to relax, while others use the extra hours to explore possible career paths and gain further knowledge. Audrey Dickinson, a junior at MC, chose the latter by participating in a two week program through UCSD centering …

After a long and devoted seven years at MC, Biology and AP Environmental Science teacher Megan Jones has won the Tireless Teacher Award. Winning the award wasn’t surprising to students or staff, but it was for Jones herself. “When I first found out I won, I said there must have …

As a young Angie Serrano walked onto the stage at Theatre at the Mount for her West Side Story audition, she was met with chatter and what appeared to be disrespect from the drama teacher at the time, Doug Smith. “Doug Smith was in the very back of the theatre …