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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
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
Seniors participate in a team-building activity at their senior retreat at YMCA Camp Loma Mar on Sept. 13, 2022. Photo courtesy of Kevin Chan
Faculty Members Address the Challenges of Class Retreats
May 18, 2023
Dylan Citrin Cummins’ friend and the leader of the trip, Paul, attempts to catch a chicken. Leading up to their trip, the group was excited about seeing all the chickens; however, they only caught one which they ended up letting go. Photo courtesy of Dylan Citrin Cummins
Paradise or Survival: Dylan Citrin Cummins Encounters the Realities of Living off the Land in Hawaii
May 17, 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
The 2023 NFL Draft quarterback class has been hot topic of debate amongst students and analysts alike. Creative Commons Image: Wikimedia Commons
Students Speculate About 2023 NFL Draft, Number One Pick
April 23, 2023
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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