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The Coat of Arms

The Student News Site of Menlo School

The Coat of Arms

The Student News Site of Menlo School

The Coat of Arms

Among this weeks major news stories: The Biden administration is ending U.S. support for the Saudi-led offensive in Yemen, where the worlds largest humanitarian crisis is taking place. Creative Commons photo: ibrahem Qasim on Flickr.

Quiz: The World This Week – February 7, 2021

Emily Han, Online Editor
February 7, 2021

Quiz yourself on Super Bowl LV during the pandemic, Alexei Navalny's prison sentence and other topics. ——— The World This Week (TW2) is a newsletter...

Teachers have had to take into consideration both the 26% decrease in class time as well as the 240% increase in tutorial time due to scheduling changes. “If youre going to understand something, either on Zoom or in class, it has to be to a certain level,” math and computer science teacher Zachary Blickensderfer said. Staff illustration: Sophie Fang.

Pandemic Forces School Schedule Changes, Teachers Reflect on Curricula

Sophie Fang, Staff Writer
February 6, 2021

Changes to the schedule this school year have provided teachers the opportunity to reflect on their curriculum. In general, teachers are working with about...

Johnstons Saltbox owner Sean Johnston created an outdoor patio  setup including several tents. When set up, the tables accommodate social distancing guidelines and regulations. Staff photo: Sofia Labatt.

Small Businesses and Employees Adjust to the Pandemic

Sofia Labatt, Staff Writer
February 4, 2021

Johnston's Saltbox, A Small Restaurant, Adapts to COVID-19 Guidelines The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted small businesses throughout the Bay Area. Sean...

Menlo students attended a climate strike in San Francisco in September 2019 to demand legislative action in reducing climate change. Photo courtesy of Alix Borton.

President Biden Quickly Takes Action to Help Preserve the Environment

Ella Hartmanis, A&L Editor
February 1, 2021

Within the first three days of his presidency, President Joe Biden issued 30 executive orders. A third of these executive orders reversed orders issued...

Among this weeks major news stories: California lifted its regional stay-at-home order on Jan. 25; many businesses and schools now have more opportunities to reopen. Menlo opened campus for hybrid learning on Jan. 19. Staff photo: Emily Han.

Quiz: The World This Week – January 31, 2020

Emily Han, Online Editor
January 31, 2021

Quiz yourself on Newsom's recall threat, Biden's coronavirus relief package and other topics. ——— The World This Week (TW2) is a newsletter by...

Among this weeks major news stories: On Wednesday, Jan. 20, President Joe Biden was sworn into office. He is pictured with First Lady Jill Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff. Creative Commons photo: GPA Photo Archive on Flickr.

Quiz: The World This Week – January 24, 2021

Emily Han, Online Editor
January 24, 2021

Quiz yourself on California's vaccine rollout, President Joe Biden's inauguration and other topics. ——— The World This Week (TW2) is a newsletter...

Dance teacherAngela Curotto-Pierson teaches choreography to in-person and online students during Menlo’s trial hybrid learning model. Photo courtesy of Pete Zivkov.

Teachers’ Plans Vary for Second Hybrid Learning Session

Ella Hartmanis, A&L Editor
January 18, 2021

After four weeks of hybrid learning prior to Thanksgiving, Menlo teachers reflected on what needs to be modified and on what teaching strategies will work...

Among this weeks major news stories: On Wednesday, Jan. 13, President Donald Trump was impeached a second time. Only two other presidents in U.S. history have been impeached, and Trump is the only president ever to be impeached twice. Creative Commons photo: Marco Verch on Flickr.

Quiz: The World This Week – January 17, 2021

Emily Han, Online Editor
January 17, 2021

Quiz yourself on Trump's second impeachment, Italy's historic mafia trial and other topics. ——— The World This Week (TW2) is a newsletter by The...

The Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines both have been approved for distribution throughout the U.S., representing a key development toward overcoming the pandemic. Staff illustration: Dorinda Xiao.

Vaccines Offer Hope for Returning to School and Normality

Alex Levitt, Assistant News Editor
January 12, 2021

As America has authorized and begun inoculations of the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines, economists, school leaders and scientists all see...

Among this weeks major news stories: Pro-trump rioters stormed the U.S. Capitol building on Wednesday, Jan. 6. The riots created panic -- both inside the building and nationwide -- and led to several deaths. Creative Commons photo: Elvert Barnes on Flickr.

Quiz: The World This Week – January 10, 2021

Emily Han, Online Editor
January 10, 2021

Quiz yourself on the riots at the U.S. Capitol, California's shelter-in-place order extension, coronavirus variants and other topics. ——— The World...

Members of the Proud Boys, a neo-fascist political group, stand on the street in Washington, D.C. Pro-Trump rioters, including many members of the Proud Boys, stormed the Capitol Building on Jan. 6. Creative Commons photo: Elvert Barnes on Flickr.

Pro-Trump Rioters Storm Capitol, Menlo Holds Special Assembly

Alex Levitt, Assistant News Editor
January 7, 2021

Extremist pro-Trump protesters stormed the Capitol building and breached security on Wednesday, Jan. 6, the day that Congress was scheduled to certify...

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