Ashwin Premkumar, sophomore, works with students at Wild Horse Elementary during a Gluons elementary school visit on Tuesday, Oct. 21. Alongside collaborating with local elementary schools, Gluons also began a STEM resource drive.

Samantha Perz, Editor-in-Chief • November 5, 2025

Students watch with wonder as Keerthi Thota, sophomore, points to different parts of Jeb, a robot built by the MHS Gluons Robotics team, at Wild...

Voters leave the polling place, located in the theater lobby, to cast their ballots. The polls were hosted during the school day, which had some potential problems for voters such as distractions and traffic.

School Day Continues at MHS Despite Election

Siddharth Sawant and Marshay Gibbs • November 4, 2025

As a young child, poll manager Mark Ivancic used to watch his grandfather dress up in a suit, hat, gold watch and chain every election day to...

Superintendent Dr. Curtis Cain speaks with Tammy Rhomberg, Vice President of the community members during a coffee with Dr. Cain meeting on Oct. 3. Dr. Cain hosted four of these informational meetings to spread awareness about Prop S and answer any questions people may have.

Community Continues Prop S Talks

Samantha Perz and Morgan Siegel • November 3, 2025

Superintendent Dr. Curtis Cain hosted weekly Coffee with Dr. Cain meetings throughout October to talk to community members about Prop S. Prop...

On Wednesday, Sept. 17, students in the Forensics class used a combination of iPads and cameras to photograph a crime scene. Since there were only six available iPads for use, Dawna Barnhart, forensics teacher, used older cameras to ensure students would be able to take pictures. "I believe it [taking photos] is a necessary step for forensics class," Barnhart said. "None of my students should have to depend on other students to get photos."

Classrooms Adapt to Phone Policy

Annanya Sethi, Features Editor • October 23, 2025

For Zaina Fares, senior, being Yearbook’s co-editor-in-chief means hundreds of interviews throughout the school year, and without phones, the...

Fire Drill Filled With Flurries

Anushka Suratia, Staff Reporter

February 11, 2025

Students funnel out of the building during a scheduled fire drill fifth hour as it starts snowing.

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Jennifer Chapman, language arts teacher, takes attendance during the fifth hour fire drill on Tuesday, Feb. 11.

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Jack Knese, senior, plays around in the snow flurries during Tuesday’s fire drill.

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Medha Madupalli, sophomore, waits outside during the fifth hour fire drill.

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Students wait to re-enter the building after Tuesday’s scheduled fire drill. It started snowing shortly before the fire drill.

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Anushka Suratia, junior, is a part of the Digital Media Staff. This is Suratia’s first year on staff. She is also apart of Marquette FBLA, Mock Trial, Renaissance, and more. Besides being on staff, Anushka enjoys playing Lacrosse, hanging out with friends and capturing memories through photography.