The Monarch

Crisis at the Border

With tensions around immigration rising across the country, the United States must address an important question: How can the nation ensure that immigration policy balances its humanitarian impulses with pragmatic action?

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...

Women’s Basketball: Unrivaled

The players of Mitty’s Historic Women’s Basketball Team detail their dominant season as the CCS playoffs conclude with a familiar outcome.

Niranjanraaj Ashok, Ansh Singhal, and Barrett Deng • February 24, 2024

The #1 ranked Monarchs continue to cement their status as the best team in the nation.

Featured Creative: Yarely Moreno

An in-depth look into the work of a Mitty AP Art student.

Oscar Ortega and Anne Kristine Leonor • February 23, 2024

Yarely Moreno (‘24), coming straight from the school’s AP Art class, is one of many excellent artists demonstrating their talent. Apart from hiking, watching animated shows, collecting cute mugs, and...

Deep Sea Gigantism

A discussion surrounding the two most prominent scientific theories about why the animals of the ocean's depths are so big.

Laila Wang and Bianca Sutioso • February 19, 2024

Did you know that the eye of the colossal squid is about the size of a soccer ball? Just why are animals that live thousands of meters below the ocean's surface so big?

Chaos and Nationalism: A Global Balancing Act

The popularity of nationalism has often fluctuated throughout history, rising and falling in different countries at different times. However, there has been one common thread that provides a consistent explanation for why nationalism rises: chaos.

Anik Chobe and Anika Bhutani • February 19, 2024

Leaders grappling with tumult thus constantly face the begging question: how can nations navigate chaos without succumbing to the divisive allure of nationalism?

“Anyone But You” is Anything But New

You don’t even need to watch the movie to know how this ends.

Theresa Hoang, Staff Writer • February 18, 2024

It’s been a while since we had movies that gave off the same swooning vibes from How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, so it was refreshing to see producer Will Gluck bring it back.

Takashi Murakami: The Man Behind the Monsters

Theresa Hoang '24's review on Takashi Murakami's exhibit in the Asian Art Museum and how he has solidified his legacy in the art world.

Theresa Hoang, Staff Writer • December 7, 2023

The 31-foot-wide piece almost serves as a remedy to the calamity and vibrancy of his monster paintings, promoting serenity with every stroke of blue acrylic.

Aaron Gordon’s Journey from Mitty Star to NBA Champion

Coach TK details his experiences with Aaron Gordon, from his time at Mitty to watching Game 5 of the NBA Finals in person.

Aarav Mehta, Ansh Bhadani, and Varun Girish • December 7, 2023

Coach TK has been with Aaron Gordon through nearly every stage of his basketball journey as Aaron went from a high school star to an NBA Champ.

Literary Liberation: The Fight Against Book Censorship

What happens when dystopian, seemingly-fictional literature like Fahrenheit 451 becomes a reality? Recent legislation in the Sunshine State suggests a looming future for the vitality of literature and education.

Cameron To, Staff Writer • December 6, 2023

Since the beginning of time, literature has been the cornerstone of intellectualism, freedom of expression, and the exchange of diverse perspectives, but what would happen if it were restricted— or perhaps, banned?

Featured Creative: Aline Phan

We explore Aline Phan ‘24 and her creative process.

Anne Kristine Leonor and Oscar Ortega • November 29, 2023

From the ‘24 class, Aline Phan was featured in last year’s AP Art gallery, showcasing her extraordinary work. She continues to work on her art within her free time when she isn’t busy with school...

Degrees of Stress: The Bay Area’s High School Pressure Cooker

In this landscape where high achievement is seen as a birthright and success is measured in algorithms and accolades, students are the ones having to shoulder the cost of living up to these overwhelming expectations.

Anika Bhutani, Rachel Santos, and Allen Qi • November 26, 2023

No one doubts the high standards the Bay Area has for its youth and the resulting excellence it brings. What exactly does the quest for perfect grades, superb test scores, and overloaded extracurriculars do to students?

The Barbie Movie: Pretty In Pink

The bar for Barbie was high, but Gerwig has done it again, exceeding expectations with her new glamorous pink film

Stephanie Ahn, Staff Editor • October 18, 2023

Nonetheless, it exceeded expectations—the marketing of the infamous pink posters which was just so camp, the fake hair to represent Barbie wigs, and Ryan Gosling’s comedic one-liners became fan-favorites.