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The Student News Site of Menlo School

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Influencers use mobile social media apps in order to get engagement from their followers. Staff illustration: Sutton Inouye.

Social Media Influencers Impact Teens

Andrea Li, Staff Writer
February 11, 2022

Just over a decade ago, the thought of making money from social media was absurd: Instagram hadn’t been conceived yet, and YouTube only had 160 million...

Some Menlo teachers strongly believe in cold calling while some never cold call. Staff illustration: Tatum Herrin.

Menlo Community Reflects on Cold Calling

Rhea Nandal, Staff Writer
February 6, 2022

Calling on a student to answer a question when the student doesn’t raise their hand, also known as cold calling, is a controversial topic among Menlo...

Gobbler’s Knob near the town of Punxsutawney, Pa. is the focus of TV cameras and thousands of live viewers on Groundhog Day, when Punxsutawney Phil makes his prediction about the length of the remaining winter. The visitors on Groundhog Day and throughout the year are a significant part of the local economy, according to visitpa.com. “While Groundhog Day is certainly a fun event for visitors, the economic impact from Pennsylvania’s most unique holiday has on the town of Punxsutawney and surrounding communities is astounding.” Creative Commons photo: Jon Dawson on Flickr.

Does Groundhog Day Matter?

Geoffrey Franc, Staff Writer
February 2, 2022

Legend has it that when a groundhog comes out of hibernation on Feb. 2 and sees its shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter, and if not, an early...

Menlo teachers Ryan Dean and Peter Brown have both been at Menlo for over a decade, and theyve noticed various changes within the community throughout their careers. Staff Illustration: Sophie Fang.

Ryan Dean and Peter Brown: Two Teachers That Have Taught at Menlo for Over a Decade

Jake Lieberman, Staff Writer
January 28, 2022

Some Menlo teachers have been at Menlo longer than the number of years students have attended Menlo. Academic Support Coordinator Ryan Dean and History...

Caption: In Jack Bowen’s Ethics class, freshmen debate numerous issues, including the ethics of eating meat and animal products. “I think freshmen in high school are at the ideal moment to start considering, ‘What does it mean to live a good life and be a good person?’” Bowen said. Staff Photo: Sonia Dholakia.

Freshmen Learn About Menlo’s Values Through Freshman Rotation

Sonia Dholakia, Staff Writer
January 25, 2022

In Menlo’s semester-long Freshman Rotation program, freshmen rotate through six courses, each for the duration of seven class periods. All freshmen take...

Nina Ollikainen smiles for a photo while making a “plein air” painting at Montara Beach. Ollikainen often likes to go and paint nature. “I love to be out in nature, go hiking, investigate a location and spend the day painting there,” she said. Photo courtesy of Nina Ollikainen.

Nina Ollikainen’s Experience With Art and Medicine

Laura Artandi, A&L Editor
January 9, 2022

Menlo art teacher Nina Ollikainen knew that she loved art from a young age. But before she became an art teacher, she was on her way to becoming a doctor....

Both the SAT and ACT are standardized tests that many colleges use to determine whether to admit a student.

SAT versus ACT

Annie Stent, Assistant Opinions Editor
January 3, 2022

Literature Comparison Infographic by Annie Stent

Menlo sophomore Drake Piscione is the CEO and founder of his own streetwear company, Faith vs. Fury. His Instagram @faithvsfury is among the various platforms he uses to promote and sell his items. Screengrab: https://www.instagram.com/faithvsfury/.

Menlo Student Drake Piscione Launches a Streetwear Business amid COVID-19 Pandemic

Jake Lieberman, Staff Writer
December 8, 2021

Junior Drake Piscione has always been into fashion but never did much with it, until 2020. When the summer of ‘20 hit, he finally took action and started...

Menlo students perform this years fall musical in the Spieker Center. Staff photo: Abigail Becker.

Video: Fall Musical Debuts In the Spieker Center

Abby Becker, Assistant News Editor
December 6, 2021



Ana Banchs Rodriguez, Katie King and Zach Ruwitch sing through “Snowman” by Sia during an a cappella club meeting. Staff photo: Laura Artandi.

Students Create A Cappella Club at Menlo

Laura Artandi, A&L Editor
December 6, 2021

At the beginning of the year, sophomore Ana Banchs Rodriguez had the idea to start a club with a unique type of singing: a cappella. “[I’ve taken]...

Students and parents run at the Peninsula Bridge Fun Run held annually in September. It is a fundraising event that benefits Peninsula Bridge and is organized by community engagement leaders. Photo courtesy of Alex Perez.

Menlo Students Participate in Community Engagement

Andrea Li, Staff Writer
December 4, 2021

Community engagement, arts and sports are all requirements to graduate at Menlo. Among these three requirements, the community engagement program is most...

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