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The Student News Site of Menlo School

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The Student News Site of Menlo School

The Coat of Arms

Geoffreys Butter Chicken with a side of Garlic Naan. Staff photo: Geoffrey Franc

Tilak Review: Cozy Indian Restaurant with Takeout Vibes

Geoffrey Franc and Sonia Dholakia
April 17, 2024

Right in Menlo’s backyard, next to the Starbucks crowded with middle schoolers each afternoon, sits Tilak, the closest spot to get your Indian food fix....

Sophomore Eisha Yadav paints the dragon mural.

Menlo Art Club Creates Murals for Stent Hall

Miki Kimura, Head Copy Editor
April 17, 2024

Upon entering Stent Hall’s ballroom, visitors to Menlo notice the walls featuring colorful paintings and murals. An eye-catching new addition hangs across...

Saniya Ahmed in Geneva, Switzerland.

Selected Student Profile: Saniya Ahmed

Sonia Dholakia
April 13, 2024

Q: If you could have one food for the rest of your life, what would it be? A raspberry-filled brioche from Satura Cakes in Los Altos. It’s the best...

Bodie Callaghan in the cockpit of his plane. Photo courtesy of Callaghan.

The Sky’s the Limit: Two Sophomores Take Flight

Geoffrey Franc, News Editor
April 10, 2024

At 16 years of age, many sophomores work toward and obtain their driver’s license. However, sophomores Bodie Callaghan and Sachin Sandhu have higher...

From Minor League Baseball to Documentaries, Menlo Students Explore Their Passions Through IP Capstone

From Minor League Baseball to Documentaries, Menlo Students Explore Their Passions Through IP Capstone

Sonia Dholakia, A&L Editor
April 4, 2024

Most students leave class with the same assignment as everyone else. But in Menlo’s IP Capstone program, students are encouraged to set themselves apart,...

Staff illustration: Amber More and Tatum Herrin

Behind the Gloves & Goggles: Lab Technicians Serve as Integral Part of Menlo Science

Amelie Giomi, Spread Editor
March 31, 2024

Whether it’s dissecting a cow heart, sequencing DNA from the Biotechnology Research classroom, culturing mammalian cells in the cell culture facility...

Menlo Community Weighs in on Private vs. School College Counseling

Menlo Community Weighs in on Private vs. School College Counseling

Miki Kimura, Copy Editor
March 29, 2024

At the start of their spring semester, Menlo juniors undergo the process of familiarizing themselves with the college process. The first step: meeting...

Joseph Mitchell poses with his guitar.

History and Harmony: New Teacher Joseph Mitchell On His Longtime Love for Music

Cindy Olguin, Staff Writer
March 28, 2024

From singing hymns at his childhood church to being in a rock band and composing musical tracks, musical expression is an important companion in the life...

Senior Allie Bienaime, a member of Menlo Dance Enrichment, dances during the first act.

Dance Innovation Lights Up Menlo Stage

Devon Schaefer, Sports Editor
March 26, 2024

On March 23 and 24, Menlo middle and upper school students performed in three shows over two days in the annual Dance Concert. This year’s theme for...

Sammie Floyd poses in front of the University of St. Andrews.

Students Pursue Education Beyond Borders

Richa Patnam, Staff Writer
March 26, 2024

Most students choose to attend college in the United States, surrounded by a comfortable familiarity. However, for those who choose to apply to college...

Colorblind Students Experience Learning Through Different Hues

Colorblind Students Experience Learning Through Different Hues

Alyssa McAdams, Opinions Editor
March 25, 2024

In their chemistry classes, Menlo sophomores are introduced to the world of acids, bases, and indicators — substances that offer a visual color change...

Junior Ella Litsur meets with AP English Language substitute Dana Perkins.

Long-Term Substitute Teachers Reflect on Experiences

Jacob Reich, Social Media Director
March 21, 2024

Dana Perkins started teaching AP English Language at Menlo in January as a leave replacement teacher for Oscar King IV. Perkins described the challenges...

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