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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

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?
BART’s Financial Crisis: Let’s Keep the Cash Flow on Track!

BART’s Financial Crisis: Let’s Keep the Cash Flow on Track!

Ryan Tsai, Ritish Anand, and Cameron To February 26, 2024
The BART financial crisis is in full swing as economic vitality of the Bay Area continues to be compromised.
The Plight of Farmworkers: What Is the Real Cost of Our Food?

The Plight of Farmworkers: What Is the Real Cost of Our Food?

Skyler Mazzone and Aarav Bavishi February 26, 2024

It has been often stated that if California were its own country, it would be the 4th largest economy in the world. Home to the headquarters of Google, Apple, Disney, Netflix, and many other corporate...

A Pedestal of the Past: The Debate of Historical Statue Removal

A Pedestal of the Past: The Debate of Historical Statue Removal

Keara Morrow February 21, 2024

For decades, discussions of removing historical statues have been debated on the national level. As we are becoming progressively cognizant of the historical injustices inflicted in the past, Americans,...

Sexual Abuse within the California Department of Corrections

Sexual Abuse within the California Department of Corrections

Isabel Carvalho and Alexandra Nguyen February 21, 2024
Over 130 former prisoners from female facilities in both Chino and Chowchilla in California have alleged that their correctional officers---meant to be the pinnacle of justice and legality---have abused them physically and verbally, in conjunction to other forms of mockery and unprofessional gestures and statements. 
Shoplifting: The Rise of Bay Area Bandits

Shoplifting: The Rise of Bay Area Bandits

Ryan Tsai and Ritish Anand December 8, 2023
Recent legislation in California has reclassified certain misconducts like burglary and drug possession as “misdemeanors,” leading these scofflaws to receive more lenient penalties. At the expense of our society, shoplifters are now taking full advantage of the loopholes in the law while simultaneously reaping a dishonorable bonus from workers all across the Bay Area.
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