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Left Bank's Cheese Fondue served with bread.

Left Bank Review: Brasserie Is Très Chic but Expensive

Geoffrey Franc and Sonia Dholakia
September 27, 2024

TLDR: 33/40 The food is tasty, yes, but the chic atmosphere is where Left Bank really shines. The service is also first-rate and the prices reflect that...

The results of an online Diplomacy game after Adam Mhatre ('22) and Applied Science and Engineering Teacher James Dann formed an alliance and conquered Europe. Screenshot courtesy of Dann.

Teachers Conquer Europe in “Diplomacy” Battles

Amelie Giomi, Spread Editor
September 19, 2024

When teachers are not grading papers, lecturing or writing assessments, a few can occasionally be found strategically negotiating in the board game Diplomacy....

Sonia and Geoffrey's Burmese-style birria tacos, topped with scallions and served with lime and sauce.

Burma Love Review: No Love Lost for New Southeast Asian Restaurant

Sonia Dholakia and Geoffrey Franc
September 2, 2024

TLDR: 17/40 We would only describe two out of six of our dishes as “tasty.” The atmosphere is nothing special, the service is slow, and whoever sets...

Photo courtesy of Tania Troper

Menlo Students and Faculty Recall Marco Troper’s (‘23) Powerful Impact

Tatum Herrin and Lizzie Freehill
June 19, 2024

Marco Troper (‘23) passed away on Feb. 13, 2024 in his dorm room at UC Berkeley. In the months following his death, the Menlo community has mourned a...

Maintenance and Grounds Supervisor Gustavo Arias. Photo courtesy of Menlo School

Unsung Heroes of the Night

Amelie Giomi, Spread Editor
May 19, 2024

Grounds Supervisor Gustavo Arias & Services Planner Nikki Myers While most Americans were celebrating New Year’s Eve or rolling off to bed as the...

Unsung Heroes of Menlo Theater

Unsung Heroes of Menlo Theater

Julia Livingston, Video Editor
May 16, 2024

Costume Designer Meredithe Brown From the ornate gowns of Antigone to the trendy miniskirts of Mean Girls, every play’s costuming brings the characters...

Unsung Heroes of Organization: Ava Petrash and Pam McKenny

Unsung Heroes of Organization: Ava Petrash and Pam McKenny

Elaina Huang, Assistant Opinions Editor
May 15, 2024

Beyond the bustling hallways and classrooms, a dedicated group of individuals with roles ranging from organizing students’ schedules to dispersing sports-related...

Unsung Heroes of the Cafeteria: Thien Hoang, Ken Sligar, Maria Cervantes, and Sarai Cervantes

Unsung Heroes of the Cafeteria: Thien Hoang, Ken Sligar, Maria Cervantes, and Sarai Cervantes

Cindy Olguin, Staff Writer
May 14, 2024

It’s five minutes to noon, and students are finally being dismissed from their second block of the day with hungry stomachs they are determined to satisfy....

Unsung Heros of Joy: Courtney Tyler & Miriam Magaña

Unsung Heros of Joy: Courtney Tyler & Miriam Magaña

Sienna Lew, Opinions Editor
May 13, 2024

We’ve all been there: maybe a test goes awry, your friends are fighting or you’re just overwhelmed by life. During times like these, it’s important...

Director of Dining Services at Menlo School Thien Hoang serves students during the pop-up farmers' market.

EcoAct Week Emphasizes Sustainability

Andrea Li, Staff Writer
May 13, 2024

From a clothing swap that filled the Student Center with racks of fabric, to fresh produce displayed at a makeshift farmers market outside the Spieker...

Screenshot of nytimes.com/crosswords

Best NYT Game

Miki Kimura, Head Copy Editor
May 13, 2024

Whether getting out of class early or waiting in the lunch line, my favorite way to kill time is puzzling out the New York Times games. While Wordle has...

Senior Salma Siddiqui goes in search of food samples at the Tsukiji fish market in Tokyo. Photo courtesy of Siddiqui

Selected Student Profile: Salma Siddiqui

Amber More and Geoffrey Franc
May 12, 2024

Q: What languages can you speak? I’m fluent in English, conversational in Mandarin (from immersion preschool and high school) and Hebrew (from elementary...

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