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The Canvas dashboard displays a students classes. Staff photo: Caroline Clack
Students, Teachers Weigh Benefits, Drawbacks of Canvas
June 4, 2023
Staff illustration: Sutton Inouye
Menlo Embraces Banned Books
May 27, 2023
Students in Menlo’s class of 2027 check in at a welcome event hosted by the admissions office. Staff photo: Lucas Kawamoto
New Admissions Director Discusses ‘Holistic’ Admissions Process Despite Sibling Policy
May 26, 2023
Arts and Lifestyle
Video: Menlo Class of 2023 Give Advice to the Class of 2027
Video: Menlo Class of 2023 Give Advice to the Class of 2027
September 11, 2023
Upper School students showcase their clubs to the community at the 2022 Club Fair.
Video: Menlo Club Spotlight
August 31, 2023
Kinder most recently completed a sword for his Experimental Archaeology class at Menlo. This is the second sword that Kinder has made. Photo courtesy of Max Kinder
Max Kinder Forged Into a Blacksmith in Quarantine
May 29, 2023
Sports
Lopez at age five in an A’s windbreaker with his grandfather in 2000. Photo courtesy of Lopez
Menlo Community Reacts to Possible Oakland A’s Relocation to Las Vegas
September 8, 2023
Water runoff covered part of the track for weeks during the January storms because the track doesn’t have an underground drainage system. “Of course, it would be amazing if we had everything, but it’s not realistic, and I don’t think any program has all their dream wish list,” assistant track & field coach Jake Fauver said. “You do with what you have, and Menlo has a lot more than most schools do.” Photo courtesy of Joshua Benyo Baker
Cartan Can't Host Meets, but Is on Track for Improvements
June 3, 2023
Junior Eric Yun takes a swing at the Laguna Seca Golf Ranch. Yun shot one-over to propel himself into the CCS finals. Photo Courtesy of Pam McKenney
Golf Team Implements Mental Game Trainings to Improve Focus, Performance
May 24, 2023
Opinions
Seniors should be mindful about wearing college merch throughout the college admissions process because it can be a sensitive subject for some students. Staff illustration: Sutton Inouye
Students Should Be Mindful of Wearing College Merch During the Admissions Process
May 16, 2023
Menlo Students travel to Guatemala during the 2018 school year. Photo courtesy of Roger Zamora
Menlo Should Require Study Abroad Programs for Cross-Cultural Education
May 16, 2023
Former Menlo Student Maddy Price speaks at an assembly about her mental health experiences as an olympic athlete. Photo Courtesy of Kevin Chan
More Mental Health Assemblies Would Encourage Students to Seek Support, Communicate their Struggles
May 10, 2023
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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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Quigley began taking online ASL classes at Fusion Academy. Staff illustration: Michele Hratko

Ginger Quigley Shares Experience Learning American Sign Language

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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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Seniors should be mindful about wearing college merch throughout the college admissions process because it can be a sensitive subject for some students. Staff illustration: Sutton Inouye

Students Should Be Mindful of Wearing College Merch During the Admissions Process

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Students in Menlo’s class of 2027 check in at a welcome event hosted by the admissions office. Staff photo: Lucas Kawamoto

New Admissions Director Discusses ‘Holistic’ Admissions Process Despite Sibling Policy

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