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The Monarch

The Student News Site of Archbishop Mitty High School

The Monarch

The Student News Site of Archbishop Mitty High School

The Monarch

UVALDE, TEXAS - JUNE 03:  Flowers, plush toys and wooden crosses are placed at a memorial dedicated to the victims of the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School on June 3, 2022 in Uvalde, Texas. 19 students and two teachers were killed on May 24 after an 18-year-old gunman opened fire inside the school. Wakes and funerals for the 21 victims are scheduled throughout the week.  (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Numb to the Norm

Anoushka Kale and Shreya Anavangot October 15, 2024
The possibility of a school shooting is a fear that every American student battles due to the increased frequency of occurrences. While the horrific nature of these shootings has depreciated over time, its consequent effects on students has become a headline of discussion.
Teenager's shoe and skateboard lying on a pedestrian crossing after traffic accident

Uneven Roads: Heightened Fatality in Low-Income Neighborhoods

Alexandra Nguyen October 13, 2024
Disparities in budgeting leave low income neighborhoods vulnerable to deadly pedestrian accidents.
Pencils Down, Screens On: The Digital SAT (DSAT)

Pencils Down, Screens On: The Digital SAT (DSAT)

Keara Morrow October 12, 2024
The transition from the paper SAT to the digital SAT brings a spotlight to ethical concerns regarding resource availability to students of various socioeconomic backgrounds.
Fentanyl’s Deadly Rise: The Opioid Epidemic Plaguing the Youth

Fentanyl’s Deadly Rise: The Opioid Epidemic Plaguing the Youth

Melodie Lee, Elizabeth Lai, and Nimya Hegde October 12, 2024
Over the last decade, fentanyl has become a seemingly unstoppable threat through the rise of counterfeit drug consumption
Unveiling Corruption in Acadia Healthcare

Unveiling Corruption in Acadia Healthcare

Grace Wang and George Feng October 11, 2024
Acadia Healthcare, one of the largest psychiatric hospitals in the country, confines dozens of known patients within its walls to maximize profits from their insurance money.
Regional Hospital Isn’t All That Regional

Regional Hospital Isn’t All That Regional

Terena Nguyen May 1, 2024
With East San Jose’s only trauma center set to close this August, what is to be said for the future of treatment for lower-income patients who live in the area? The increase in commute times to other local trauma centers in San Jose may lead to an increase in otherwise preventable deaths of gravely-injured patients.
Layoffs in Tech: Unveiling the Hidden Disruption on DEI Initiatives

Layoffs in Tech: Unveiling the Hidden Disruption on DEI Initiatives

Alexandra Nguyen, Staff Writer April 28, 2024
As of April 2024, tech companies have laid off more than 60,000 people in the four months of this year alone. A major impact of these layoffs that is often hidden is that many of these large tech companies have cut back their DEI programs.
New Ethical Concerns Dawn Alongside the Apple Vision Pro

New Ethical Concerns Dawn Alongside the Apple Vision Pro

Alice Kang, Valerie Chen, and Keara Morrow April 27, 2024
On February 2, 2024, Apple released its newest product, the Vision Pro, a “revolutionary spatial computer” that integrates digital content with the real world.
Mayor Mahan Wants to End Homelessness

Mayor Mahan Wants to End Homelessness

Ryan Tsai and British Anand April 26, 2024
Often referred to as the capital of the Silicon Valley, San Jose is a booming and picturesque city that provides its residents with various economic opportunities and a high quality of life. At least, that’s what it appears to be on the surface.
Harvard Says “Goodbye” to Claudine Gay

Harvard Says “Goodbye” to Claudine Gay

Ruby Lee and Navya Tyagali February 26, 2024
On January 2 of this year, professor of African-American Studies Claudine Gay officially resigned from her position as President of Harvard University after just 6 months in office—marking the shortest tenure in the University’s history.
Crisis at the Border

Crisis at the Border

Anik Chobe, Staff Writer February 26, 2024

The continued conflict between the Federal Government and Texas has been a clear demonstration that the government’s long-standing immigration policies have been ineffective at actually solving the causes...

Blanks to Bank: Navigating the New FAFSA

Blanks to Bank: Navigating the New FAFSA

Anika Bhutani and Emma Lee February 26, 2024
The FAFSA has seen a lot of changes this year. What are they, and how will they affect financial aid offers?
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