The Student News Site of Archbishop Mitty High School

The Monarch

The Student News Site of Archbishop Mitty High School

The Monarch

The Student News Site of Archbishop Mitty High School

The Monarch

Renovations and Changes on the Mitty Campus
Renovations and Changes on the Mitty Campus
Vincent Kwan and Samarth Prajapati October 18, 2023

As summer heat gradually transitions into an autumn breeze, students return from the lazy days of vacation, ready for a fresh start of the year. Accordingly,...

Unveiling the Maverick Magic: The Top Gun inspired Much Ado About Nothing Play
Unveiling the Maverick Magic: The Top Gun inspired Much Ado About Nothing Play
Olivia Park and Andrew Lomio October 18, 2023

The first production of the Performing Arts Department this school year was their rendition of Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing with a Top Gun Maverick...

The Introduction of College Board Digital Testing
The Introduction of College Board Digital Testing
Sanaa Bakhru and Raaghav Chakravarthy October 18, 2023

On September 5, 2023, Mitty students received an email titled “AMHS Digital AP Exam Information.” This email outlined the changes that would come to...

History Becomes History: Updates to the US and World History Rubrics
History Becomes History: Updates to the US and World History Rubrics
Brandon Kang and Emily Liu October 18, 2023

Earlier this year, the AP history tests were modified and the news may lead to happiness among students. Changes include implementing a digital exam, as...

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Stuck to Our Screens: A Relentless Cycle of Addiction
Allen Qi and Rachel Santos October 18, 2023
Our generation’s dopamine addiction and growing escapism has created a dangerous culture: one where we continually distract ourselves from our real lives.
Art by AnneKristine Leonor
The Double-Edged Sword: Economic Growth
Anik Chobe and Anika Bhutani October 18, 2023
Economic growth has always been viewed as the holy grail of a nation’s progress. However, the modern obsession on economic growth has had devastating effects: primarily benefiting the wealthy and contributing to increasing ecological damage.
Taylor Swift Eras Tour - Arlington TX
Taylor Swift Is All Too Overrated 
Opinions Staff Writers October 18, 2023
Taylor Swift needs no introduction—top selling albums, golden Grammys galore, and millions upon millions of die-hard fans. It’s undeniable Swift has an amazing voice, but how much of her fame can really be attributed to that? 
Art by AnneKristine Leonor
The Outdated Foundation of Our Country
Manvik Johar October 18, 2023
Our country was built upon pages and pages of legislation to ensure our rights. Legislation written in a way to match how people lived—that is, how they lived more than 230 years ago.
From Picket Lines to Pay Raises: The Hollywood Writers’ Strike
From Picket Lines to Pay Raises: The Hollywood Writers’ Strike
Aarav Bavishi, Emma Lee, and Skyler Mazzone October 18, 2023
On May 2nd, 2023, hundreds of members of the Writer’s Guild of America (WGA) went on a strike across the country in protest of unfair labor practices in the entertainment industry.
Remembering the Late Dianne Feinstein: An Ode to Her Life and Legacy
Remembering the Late Dianne Feinstein: An Ode to Her Life and Legacy
Isabel Carvalho, Staff Writer • October 18, 2023
Dianne Feinstein, a political hero, will always be remembered for standing at the forefront of gender equality and promoting inclusivity rather than exclusivity.
America Can’t Play the Fiddle While Maui Burns
America Can’t Play the Fiddle While Maui Burns
Nayva Tyagali and Anik Chobe October 18, 2023
On the morning of August 8, the citizens of Lahaina, a historic West Maui town, bore witness to a brush fire that, in the next few weeks, would grow to swallow up the entirety of the small town, and ultimately burn through 10 square miles of the Hawaiian island of Maui.
The Rising Need of Food in the Bay Area
The Rising Need of Food in the Bay Area
Grace Wang and Alexandra Nguyen October 18, 2023
Almost one million people in the Bay Area experience food insecurity on the daily, despite the booming economic status of the area. How did this happen?
2 Minds, One Person
2 Minds, One Person
Nailah Cannon, Akhila Hiremath, and Nishant Perla October 18, 2023
People’s brains are split into two halves, or hemispheres. But how exactly do these two halves interact?
The Battle Against Bacteria
The Battle Against Bacteria
Ruth Li, Benjamin Kang, and Ethan Liu October 18, 2023
Today a problem is on the rise: antibiotics are getting weaker and weaker. Or rather, the bacteria they target are getting stronger and stronger. 
Galaxy That Defies the Age of Our Universe
James Webb Space Telescope; NASA
Revealing the Cosmic Birth Certificate
Anthony Edmonds, Veronica Minar, and Manvik Johar October 18, 2023
We thought the universe was 13.8 billion years old. A recent image may prove us wrong.
The Evolution Behind Our Taste Buds
The Evolution Behind Our Taste Buds
Laila Wang and Bianca Sutioso October 18, 2023
Sweet, sour, salty, bitter, umami. These are universally accepted as the five basic tastes that make up our perception of food. But what exactly is behind the sense we call “taste”?
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Beyoncés Revolutionary Renaissance: An Unforgettable Tour and Album
Beyoncé's Revolutionary Renaissance: An Unforgettable Tour and Album
Shiloh Halliburton-Rudy, Staff Writer • October 18, 2023
There was no stopping the power channeled by the bodacious dancing, astonishing wardrobe, elaborate staging, electrifying music, or Beyoncé’s enchanting vocals. The power of Renaissance flew through us that night and at the end, Beyoncé flew into the night sky on a silver horse absolutely dripping in jewels.
Spilling My Guts, on Guts
Spilling My Guts, on Guts
Kaydence Liu, Staff Writer • October 18, 2023
The Barbie Movie: Pretty In Pink
The Barbie Movie: Pretty In Pink
Stephanie Ahn, Staff Editor • October 18, 2023
Gallery: Caught in Motion
Gallery: Caught in Motion
Adrianna Fuller-Boardman and Angelina Vargas October 18, 2023

Featured Creative: Ryan Spence
Featured Creative: Ryan Spence
Ryan Spence, Staff Writer • October 18, 2023
Digital vs Mobile Cameras
Digital vs Mobile Cameras
Brianna Dang, Staff Writer • October 18, 2023
Ben Marinez
Featured Creative: Ben Marinez
Ben Marinez, Staff Writer • April 24, 2023
Cross Country: Perseverance and Discipline
Cross Country: Perseverance and Discipline
Isabella Shen and Kaitlyn Altmar October 18, 2023
“The most dangerous person to compete against is someone who’s willing to accept that this race is going to be painful,” says Sophomore Arlen Keck.
#2 Luke Lajeunesse
Water Polo: An Awaited Resurgence
Barrett Deng, Staff Writer • October 18, 2023