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A security guard monitors the entrance to Menlo School on April 17 as the campus is closed. Security has been present on campus 24/7 throughout the school closure, and in-person classes have not taken place since March 10. Photo courtesy of Tripp Robbins.

Menlo Classes to Begin Online Only

August 6, 2020

A portrait of firefighter, engineer and paramedic Charles Washington. Firefighters started to take extra precautions with their gear since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, including wearing N-95 masks and glasses on certain calls. Staff Illustration: Grace Tang.

Behind the Mask: Charles Washington

August 3, 2020

A portrait of Nurse Practitioner Kelly Sanderson. She went to New York City in early May to provide health care for patients in an underfunded hospital. Staff Illustration: Grace Tang.

Behind the Mask: Kelly Sanderson

June 18, 2020

Former CA judge LaDoris Cordell addresses protesters outside the Palo Alto City Hall. Staff Photo: Laura Artandi.

Video: Thousands of Protesters Participate in Palo Alto Black Lives Matter Protest Organized by Menlo Alum

June 10, 2020

Demonstrators at a protest in Palo Alto call for an end to police brutality and systemic racism. Staff Photo: Laura Artandi.

Know About the Facts and Your Rights at a Protest

June 9, 2020

A portrait of Dr. David Chang. The San Mateo County Public Health Department, where Chang is an assistant health officer, has been largely focusing on the impact that their decisions regarding the coronavirus pandemic have on at-risk health populations and health disparities. Staff Illustration: Grace Tang.

Behind the Mask: Dr. David Chang

June 8, 2020

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

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