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Strictly the Good Stuff: Menlo Alum Denna Nazem Shares Her Philosophy on Romanticising Life

Strictly the Good Stuff: Menlo Alum Denna Nazem Shares Her Philosophy on Romanticising Life

Caroline Clack, Print Editor
June 10, 2025

In the midst of a global pandemic, when everyone focused on the big picture issues, Menlo alumni Denna Nazem (16’) focused on the smallest details —...

Menlo Student Bakers Share Their Favorite Sweet Treats

Menlo Student Bakers Share Their Favorite Sweet Treats

Miki Kimura, Staff Writer
May 13, 2025

Signature Snickerdoodles Sophomore Ella Werlin’s favorite recipe is snickerdoodle cookies, which she makes for classes, teachers and bake sales. “Those...

News Without Borders: Why International Sources Matter for Students

News Without Borders: Why International Sources Matter for Students

Lauren Giesselman, Staff Writer
April 26, 2025

More than eight in 10 U.S. adults report being frustrated with the amount of bias in the national news, according to the non-profit Knight Foundation....

Junior Claire Barnett after running the Seattle Marathon on Dec. 1, 2024, a hobby she picked up after her diving career ended. Photo courtesy of Barnett

Chasing Big Goals: Students Push Limits Training for Marathons

Sadie Evans, Staff Writer
April 26, 2025

Students at Menlo are taking on the challenge of running marathons or half-marathons, proving dedication and endurance at any age. During this school year,...

Pilates, Hot Yoga, Spin — Oh My! The Menlo Community Takes Advantage of the Fitness Class Boom

Pilates, Hot Yoga, Spin — Oh My! The Menlo Community Takes Advantage of the Fitness Class Boom

Malia Chen, Assistant Social Media & Marketing Director
April 25, 2025

In the past few years, fitness classes have become increasingly popular; almost every few months, there’s a new fitness trend. Whether it’s Pilates,...

Mind Over Muscle or Muscle Over Mind? Students Redefine Their Relationship With Exercise

Mind Over Muscle or Muscle Over Mind? Students Redefine Their Relationship With Exercise

Eleanor Kinder, Social Media & Marketing Director
April 24, 2025

For many Menlo students, exercise isn’t just about staying in shape; it’s about managing stress, improving performance or feeling good about themselves....

Junior Rajan Kaushek started boxing his sophomore year after getting injured in cross country and is now training for an amateur competition. Photo courtesy of Kaushek

Kayaking, Fencing, Boxing, Ice Skating, Climbing… Gardening? Students Explore Unconventional Forms of Exercise

Amelie Giomi, Spread Editor
April 24, 2025

While traditional workouts usually consist of a gym membership or going for a jog, some students have stumbled upon unconventional paths to fitness. Whether...

What’s Really the Difference? Let’s Debate

What’s Really the Difference? Let’s Debate

Mandy Zhang, Staff Writer
April 23, 2025

On top of Menlo’s seven-block academic schedule, students have access to an array of nearly 90 student-led organizations, each offering its own unique...

Reading Into the Novella Workshop

Reading Into the Novella Workshop

Shaan Parikh, Staff Writer
April 23, 2025

One of Menlo’s new English electives, Novella Workshop, isn’t just another writing class — it’s a storytelling marathon. While traditional classes...

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