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A portrait of George Floyd, a black man who died on May 25 while a white police officer was kneeling on his neck. Protests have erupted across the nation, and recently around the globe, in response to the incident and the injustices it represents. Staff Illustration: Lauren Lawson.

Death of George Floyd, Instagram Activism and Protests Cause Reactions Among Students

June 2, 2020

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Asian Giant Hornets Arrive in North America, Pose Threat to Humans, Honeybees and Ecosystems

June 2, 2020

The Class of 2018 graduates and celebrates during their reception ceremony. This year, the post-commencement reception will not happen, and the commencement ceremony will take place at the Circus Club. Photo courtesy of Tripp Robbins.

Upper School Commencement and Middle School Promotion Ceremonies Undergo Modifications to Meet Social Distancing Requirements

June 1, 2020

A portrait of Dr. Brian Thomas Garibaldi. Though Johns Hopkins has limited the number of people who go into patient rooms and doctors must wear heavy PPE, patients get to schedule Zoom calls with their families on tablets. Staff Illustration: Grace Tang.

Behind the Mask: Dr. Brian Thomas Garibaldi

May 31, 2020

Freshman Alea Marks and her four siblings have spent a lot of time outside together and often go on hikes during shelter-in-place. Photo Courtesy of Alea Marks.

Shelter-in-Place Affects Family Dynamics

May 26, 2020

A portrait of Dr. Lucy Kalinthi. Stanford mandated that all medical personnel must wear masks in clinic. Staff Illustration: Grace Tang.

Behind the Mask: Dr. Lucy Kalinthi

May 24, 2020

The presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden speaks at his kickoff rally in May 2019. Creative Commons Image: Michael Stokes on Wikimedia Commons.

The 2020 Presidential Election is Facing Unprecedented Challenges: What Does This Mean for November?

May 23, 2020

As a result of fewer people on the road during the coronavirus pandemic, gas prices have plummeted. Creative Commons photo: Paul Brennan on Public Domain Pictures.

36 million Americans Have Lost Their Jobs: The Pandemic Impacts the Stock Market, Gas Prices and Businesses

May 21, 2020

Delegates from several schools formed a committee that discussed and debated world issues during the second session of the virtual conference. Photo courtesy of Ayla Seddighnezhad.

Menlo Students Attend Virtual Model UN Conference

May 15, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic's curve, a representation of how many people the virus infects at any one point, depends on the extent to which the public practices social distancing. Photo: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

What is “The Curve”?

May 6, 2020

On May 4, some businesses and recreational activities around the Bay Area will start to reopen. Staff photo: Ella Hartmanis.

Updated Shelter-In-Place Order Takes Effect Monday, May 4

May 4, 2020

Head of School Than Healy delivers the 2020 State of the School speech through a video on Vimeo instead of the normal speech delivered in Martin Hall. Staff Photo: Sylvie Venuto

State of the School Address and Town Hall Q&A Center Provide Insight on COVID-19’s Current and Future Effects on School and More

April 30, 2020

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