There is no feeling that compares to that of addictive reading. Recently in the AP Literature and Expos classroom, Aldous Huxley’s Brave New World was introduced to many MC seniors; some lapped it up with glee and others simply chose to depend on Sparknotes over the actual text. For those …
Read More »The charm of First Aid Kit
Browsing mindlessly through music videos, one in particular caught my eye. The small featured image on the right side bar depicted two females, done up strangely in 80s-like makeup. But it was not perms that was so out of the ordinary, but rather both of their intensely forlorn gazes. Not …
Read More »The End of the F***ing World
Released on Jan. 5, 2018, Netflix original series “The End of the F**cking World”, has been catching the attentions of fans, including mine. With the luring dark but comedic plot of a 17 year old outcast, James, played by Alex Lawther, he believes he is a crazed psychopath with a …
Read More »The Debut: A Filipino tradition
Each successive birthday marks new opportunities: 16 means driving, 17 means R rated movies, 18 means lotto tickets, voting, and big kids jail. Birthdays also provide an excuse to be showered with gifts and attention. American birthdays usually consist of Costco cake and out of tune renditions of “Happy Birthday.” …
Read More »Unheadlined: Rosie the Riveter dies at age 96
Unheadlined is a new section of the MC Sun that provides a brief overview of stories that did not make the weekly headlines. For centuries the iconic Rosie the Riveter poster has been used as a symbol of America’s welcoming of feminism. Over the years, a number of women were …
Read More »Federal judge resigns due to sexual harassment allegations
Alex Kozinski, a California federal court judge, has decided to retire due to many accusations of sexual harassment. Kozinski claims in an interview with the New York Times that he cannot continue his job with the recent accusations. “I cannot be an effective judge and simultaneously fight this battle,” Kozinski …
Read More »Earthquake in Alaska sends signals of potential tsunami
Alaskans were woken up on Tuesday Jan 23, at 12.32 a.m. by a magnitude 7.9 earthquake in the Gulf of Alaska. Shortly after, sirens went off warning of a potential tsunami. The tsunami warning was not restricted to Alaska. It spread throughout all of British Columbia, from Washington to California, …
Read More »Girls basketball welcomes in new members
The MC girls basketball team defeated Granite Hills High School this past Thursday, Nov. 30. From the beginning the team brought their A-game, ultimately beating the Eagles 39-17. Throughout the game, the strong teamwork was apparent as the girls included each player The veteran upperclassmen involved the newer freshman players. …
Read More »Unheadlined: Burning oil tanker sinks in East China Sea
Unheadlined is a new section of the MC Sun that provides a brief overview of stories that did not make the weekly headlines. Fear of an environmental disaster rises as the Sanchi, a burning oil tanker located in the East China Sea, has continued to leak oil since Jan. 6 …
Read More »Unheadlined: Idlib, Syria targeted with airstrike
Unheadlined is a new section of the MC Sun that provides a brief overview of stories that did not make the weekly headlines. On Sunday, Jan. 7, 40 people were reportedly killed due to explosions and suspected airstrikes in Idlib, Syria. As of March 27, 2015, the Fattah Army, a …
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