The holidays are sneaking up on us, and we all know they are filled with incessant candy, cakes, and pies; typically unhealthy treats. Most people approach the holidays with the mind set that they will gain a few pounds, but that is not always the case. There are many healthy ways to make yummy treats by using whole wheat flour, pure cane sugar, skim milk,...

Ladies, do you use Secret deodorant? We all realize it is a must to keep “deodorized” and have a nice smelling deodorant, but what most of us do not know is what is underneath it all. The latest studies show that anti-perspirant contains many aluminum compounds which may lead to Alzheimer’s disease, brain and respiratory disorders, and even...

On the first day of school students may have noticed that both F and H halls were filled with several new science teachers. One of these new teachers was Rhys Kadekawa. “I did 11 experiments in one class period and I made my kids think. It was fun; I had kids observe and try to explain things. I make kids think I was doing magic,” Kadekawa...

It is well known that breakfast is the most important meal of the day but surprisingly, it is the most skipped. “I don’t eat breakfast in the morning because I wake up too late and I don’t think it is that important,” said Kelsey Dow, 12. The human body is like a car, if the body is well taken care of them it will extend life and...

     The sun begins to set on a cool October night as adults prepare their bowls of candy for the children that they are expecting to appear. As the first child arrives at a home, a man appears from behind his door and greets the child, asking “what are you supposed to be” or commenting on how cute they look. As the children come and go and the sun...

Students walk into room U10 and notice the Led Zeppelin posters. Then, they notice  Byron Barrett, a teacher who is known and loved by many MHS students for his dedication to creating a fun and productive learning environment. Mr. Barrett teaches astronomy at MHS. He also sponsors several school clubs. “Kite Club is always open on Tuesdays” said...

“It’s not every day that a country celebrates its 50th anniversary of independence,” said senior, Anjola Coker. October 1 is Nigeria’s Independence Day. This day marks when Nigeria got its independence from the United Kingdom in 1960. Today, Coker and other MHS students of Nigerian heritage are celebrating by wearing traditional nigerian...

     Freefill cups were something that could quench your thirst anytime, any day. Buying one from the gas station chain Racetrac entitled you to free refills at any of their locations all summer. But now, the deal has ended, much to the frustration of the student population. Now, in order to get a Freefill, it must be a Wednesday. Any other day, you must...

This past summer, Angela Tetteh visited Ghana. ” I went to Ghana to visit family members that I haven’t seen in years,” Tetteh said. Tetteh last visited Ghana in 2003. “I couldn’t remember anything from my last trip there,” Tetteh said , “But I know this past trip will stay with me forever.” Tetteh says she was...

Twilight, adored  by many and despised by few, has managed to capture lots of attention in recent years. The interest surrounding Twilight has escalated since the announcement of Eclipse, the movie. Regardless of the reasons for Twilight‘s appealability, it is nevertheless very popular. As Twilight fan Ashlie Hawk suggests,  “Twilight is the...

In recent years, rumors have flourished about the relationship between cracking knuckles and RA (rheumatoid arthritis); Many people believe RA stems from cracking knuckles, but there is no evidence supporting this. RA is an autoimmune disease, or a disease where the body attacks its own tissue. The causes are unknown. “When you do ‘crack’ your...

For juniors and seniors, the SAT or ACT test is integral to the college admissions process. For those MHS students who feel they struggle with the SAT or just want to further familiarize themselves with the test, MISD offers summer classes for the PSAT, SAT, and ACT. The MISD PSAT/SAT/ACT Institute is held during the summer from either June 14 to July 1 or July...

The classroom is so silent you could easily hear a pen drop. Standing before the students, a woman moves her arms and hands in meticulously organized motions. You may find it strange, but Peggy Cobb and her students are used to it. Cobb feels that the best way to learn a language is total immersion, so she teaches American Sign Language classes in relative...