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While speaking at the assembly, Trondsen accompanied his presentation with images demonstrating how his mental health affected his physical health. Staff photo: Andrea Li
Chris Trondsen Speaks About Mental Health at Assembly
October 19, 2022
Students engage in spirit activities during their first mask-free assembly of the year. Photo Courtesy of Kevin Chan
Administration Announces Improved COVID-19 Situation, Loosened Regulations
October 13, 2022
A child blows a shofar—a hollow ram’s horn—to celebrate Rosh Hashanah. Creative Commons Photo: Len Radin on Flickr
Menlo and JFaMs Navigate the High Holy Days
October 7, 2022
Arts and Lifestyle
Caldwell gets a shot off during a Menlo basketball game. Photo Courtesy of Jackie Caldwell
Alumna Jackie Caldwell Works Towards Equal Sports Coverage for Women
November 10, 2022
The JCL waffle sale donates their proceeds to the Redwood Family House, typically drawing in $1,000 with each pop-up. Staff Illustration: Michele Hratko
Junior Classical League Promotes Community Engagement with Popular Waffles
November 5, 2022
Minning and choreographer Angela Curroto-Pierson speak to the cast and crew at the start of their first tech rehearsal on Wednesday, Oct. 19. Staff photo: Sonia Dholakia
Behind the Curtain of ‘Little Shop of Horrors’
October 26, 2022
Sports
Football Passes King’s Academy, Will Head to Live Oak for CCS Div. III Semifinals
Football Passes King’s Academy, Will Head to Live Oak for CCS Div. III Semifinals
November 17, 2022
Hirsch rushes to get the ball live after a foul. Photo courtesy of Kate Hirsch
Female Athlete Profile: Kate Hirsch, Water Polo
November 17, 2022
Barkely hits a ball at her softball tournament with the Cal Nuggets. Photo Courtesy of Helen Barkley
Female Athlete Profile: Helen Barkley, Softball, Soccer, Track
November 6, 2022
Opinions
From 49.1 Print Edition: Today, debutante balls are centered on ensuring their debutantes volunteer for the required hours at local philanthropies and that the balls themselves are large-scale fundraising events. Staff illustration: Dorinda Xiao & Michele Hratko
Debutante Balls Provide Girls an Opportunity For Service and Community
November 15, 2022
Registered voters listed “conflicting schedules” as the primary reason that they didn’t cast a ballot in 2008, 2010, 2012 and 2014, making Election Day a federal holiday could change that. Staff illustration: Sutton Inouye
Election Day Must be a Federal Holiday
November 8, 2022
Members of the Class of 2022 cheer during last year’s Halloween assembly, dressed together on the quad in Adam Sandler-inspired outfits. Photo courtesy of Cyrus Lowe
Necessary Bonding: Menlo Freshmen Should Have a Group Halloween Costume
October 31, 2022
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As the presence of social media grows, discussions on censorship and the extent to which free speech should be allowed on these digital platforms arise. Staff illustration: Dorinda Xiao.

Discussion: To What Extent Should Social Media Posts Be Censored?

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Junior Sophia Crouse wears a pair of brown thrifted pants and a thrifted leather jacket. Sophomore Harper Enright wears a thrifted jacket and a pair of red corduroy pants. Photo courtesy of Reena Kagen.

Fashion Trends in 2022

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Influencers use mobile social media apps in order to get engagement from their followers. Staff illustration: Sutton Inouye.

Social Media Influencers Impact Teens

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Football Passes King’s Academy, Will Head to Live Oak for CCS Div. III Semifinals

Football Passes King’s Academy, Will Head to Live Oak for CCS Div. III Semifinals

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In the 1890s, society deemed womens ankles inappropriate. Today, hundreds of years later, dress codes only perpetuate lingering taboos of the female body. Staff illustration: Tatum Herrin.

Dress Codes Bolster the Taboos of the Female Body

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A variety of Menlo faculty are departing at the conclusion of the school year. Staff graphic: Sophie Fang
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February 21, 2022

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