Arts and Lifestyle – The Coat of Arms

Materials for this method include only a bandana and two hair ties. Staff photo: Sadie Stinson.

Video: Three Ways to Make Masks at Home

June 5, 2020

Anyone over the age of 16 with parent presence, or 18 without required parent presence, can still donate much-needed blood to the American Red Cross during the pandemic. Staff Photo: Louisa Sonsini.

Two Ways to Contribute to the Community During the Coronavirus Pandemic

June 3, 2020

Although second semester finals are optional this year and cannot harm students' overall grades, it is nonetheless important to continue practicing healthy study habits. Staff photo: Ellie Gruber.

Tips for Taking Final Exams at Home

May 30, 2020

After 44 years of teaching at Menlo, Upper School math and computer science teacher Michael Thibodeaux is retiring. Photo courtesy of Pete Zivkov.

Looking Back on Math and Computer Science Teacher Michael Thibodeaux’s 44-year Career at Menlo

May 29, 2020

While environmental change is perhaps not the pandemic's most visible impact news media and in daily life today, it is one of the many significant ways in which the coronavirus will continue to affect future generations. Staff photo: Madison Liu.

COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts Global Environment in Both Positive and Negative Ways

May 28, 2020

Although finals in both math and world language classes are optional this year, many teachers are still urging their students to take the exams as a year-end culminating experience. Staff Illustration: Mallika Tatavarti.

Students and Teachers Address Optional Finals Exams Amid Distance Learning

May 27, 2020

Making your own cloth mask is a resourceful and effective alternative to using the even more effective surgical and N95 masks, which are short in supply. The CDC requests that surgical masks and N96 masks be reserved for healthcare workers. Creative Commons photo: Todd Cromar on Wikimedia Commons.

What to Know About Face Masks in Preventing the Spread of COVID-19

May 25, 2020

Starting new projects or hobbies and learning new skills offer mentally-refreshing ways to pass your time during shelter-in-place. Staff photo: Riley Huddleston.

Maintaining Your Mental Health is as Important as Ever: Five Ways to Cope During Shelter-in-Place

May 22, 2020

Director of Sports Performance and Wellness Jesse Lindenstein participates in the Menlo Performance workout each day. Photo courtesy of Jesse Lindenstein.

Video: Students Continue to Work Out From Home

May 20, 2020

Students and teachers have used different online platforms to create the best system of distance learning. “All my teachers decided to make the switch to Google Classroom, which made everything easier,” freshman Hannah Gorospe said. Creative Commons image: Mudassar Iqbal on Pixabay.

Students and Teachers Adjust to Different Methods of Online Learning

May 18, 2020

Math teacher Eve Kulbieda hikes with her family during shelter-in-places. Photo courtesy of Eve Kulbieda.

Menlo Teachers Describe Shelter-in-Place Activities

May 16, 2020

Freshman Brooke Dombkwoski’s eight-week-old golden retriever puppy, Tucker. Photo courtesy Brooke Dombkowski.

Puppy Popularity Rises During Coronavirus Pandemic

May 14, 2020

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