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Students Plan April Fools’ Tips... And Tricks!

Students Plan April Fools’ Tips… And Tricks!

Penny Diehl, Staff Writer
April 12, 2025

Whether it’s disguising vegetables as candy, rearranging furniture or changing the times of household clocks, April Fools’ Day has always been a day...

A Creators' First Step Into Brand Deals

A Creators’ First Step Into Brand Deals

Penny Diehl, Staff Writer
March 26, 2025

Picture this: you open TikTok, desiring a cure for boredom. With the swipe of a thumb, you see a girl, her manicured hands waving, welcoming you to her...

A High School Survival Guide: Advice from Experience

A High School Survival Guide: Advice from Experience

Advice From a Senior to Juniors Hello juniors! You’re entering a challenging time and I’m here to (hopefully) help alleviate some stress with a few...

Why Some Menlo Students Choose the Military

Why Some Menlo Students Choose the Military

Lisa Huhs, Staff Writer
March 25, 2025

The majority of Menlo graduates head off to college campuses, eager to enjoy their newfound independence, flexible schedules and late-night parties...

Blake Putanec plays with blocks as a toddler in San Francisco, where he grew up.

Selected Student Profile: Blake Putanec

Mandy Zhang, Staff Writer
March 24, 2025

The following has been pared and edited for clarity.   Q: Coming from the Menlo Middle School, how was the transition from 8th to 9th grade? A:...

Seniors Veronica Taira and Annika Talwar pose with the students they tutor at Belle Haven Elementary School. Photo courtesy of Talwar

Multilingualism Opens Doors for Extracurriculars

Amelie Giomi, Spread Editor
March 22, 2025

For many students, knowing another language serves a greater purpose than just testing out of a foreign language requirement in college. Whether engaging...

Immersion Schools Connect Students to New Cultures

Immersion Schools Connect Students to New Cultures

Elaina Huang, Assistant Spread Editor
March 21, 2025

Senior Sophie Lenart watched with anticipation as golden slices of galette, an almond custard pastry, were passed around. Every year on La Galette des...

Students Celebrate Other Languages Through Song

Students Celebrate Other Languages Through Song

Sadie Evans, Staff Writer
March 20, 2025

Whether it’s in Spanish, Italian, French or even Latin, singing breaks through language barriers. Many school choirs and students perform in a variety...

James Dann learned his first word in French, “cendrier” (ashtray), when his teacher tapped a burning cigarette on his table.

Faculty Bond Over Shared Love of Languages

Amelie Giomi, Spread Editor
March 19, 2025

When Executive Chef Ken Sligar first received a Facebook message in 2021 from someone claiming to be his half-brother in France, he knew one thing right...

Beyond the Classroom: Menlo Students Embrace Language Learning

Beyond the Classroom: Menlo Students Embrace Language Learning

Anya Ramani, Assistant Spread Editor
March 18, 2025

To many, learning a language is more than a graduation requirement or another AP score. Language brings people together, and some Menlo students have made...

From Menlo to Juilliard: Jason Moon’s Musical Journey Comes Full Circle

From Menlo to Juilliard: Jason Moon’s Musical Journey Comes Full Circle

Tristian Chen, Staff Writer
March 16, 2025

Early January did not only mark the return of students and staff from winter break; it also welcomed back a celebrated musical tradition: Music@Menlo....

Seniors Check Off Their Second Semester Bucket Lists

Seniors Check Off Their Second Semester Bucket Lists

Malia Chen, Assistant Social Media and Marketing Director
March 7, 2025

Between running a 10k, completing a 24-hour challenge in Target and going on a road trip, second-semester seniors are taking advantage of their limited...

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