What are you thankful for? I’m thankful for what I already have. I’m thankful for the things that truly matter—my family, friends, having good food to eat, my education and the house in which I live....

The words ‘feminism’ and ‘equality’ are interchangeable.  The purpose of the feminist movement, which has become increasingly prominent in the news and online, is to achieve just that--equality....

Running in circles. Doing push ups to the monotonous cadence coming from a boombox. Chasing down tennis balls as they go flying off the frame of the racket. PE is not an enjoyable class for most students...

Three weeks before I was born, my parents were told that there was a fifty-percent chance that I would be born with Down’s Syndrome. They spent those three weeks living in terror, trying and failing...

 “Ridiculously hilarious,” was the consensus among students in describing ‘Noises Off,’ the MVHS play that ran from November 14-16 . The acting class at MVHS was able to reenact one of the funniest...

A few months ago, I went on a date with someone who, in my mom’s opinion, was one of the sweetest guys on the planet -- and he was -- but something about the experience didn’t sit well. He opened the...

NOW is the time to think about what you are doing this summer. For Sophomores and Juniors, and maybe even commendably ambitious Freshmen, now is the time to start planning. Whether it’s finding a job,...

Masculine. How do we define the word “masculine”? According to dictionary.com, “masculine” means “having qualities traditionally ascribed to men, as strength and boldness.” As someone who considers...

Walking through the Back Parking Lot with the pain of failing my driving test weighing hard on my ego, I cannot help but feel inadequate in a world where teenagers are expected to have their licenses....

Founded on June 16, 2010, the increasingly popular website ask.fm has raised some concerns among parents, users, and their peers alike. Similar to the formerly popular website formspring.com, ask.fm is...

Recently, students at Mountain View High School organized an “Every 15 Minutes” presentation for the student body. The program sought to open the eyes of students to the dangers of drinking and driving...

During spring break of my junior year I began touring colleges. Nineteen college tours later, I still have no idea what school I want to attend this fall. Upon each college tour, a part of me hopes that...