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Among this weeks major news stories: The U.S. Senate approved a $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package. If the House re-approves the plan, new stimulus checks will become available to many Americans. Creative Commons photo: Phil Roeder on Flickr.

Quiz: The World This Week – March 7, 2021

Emily Han, Online Editor
March 7, 2021

Quiz yourself on indoor sports reopening in California, the coronavirus relief package Senate approval and other topics. ——— The World This Week...

HIT RESET focuses on helping students reduce stress through exercise, meditation and creativity. “Were going to really encourage folks to do one of these three things during that time and were going to really discourage folks from working,” Dean of Student Life Programs Eve Kulbieda said. Staff illustration: Sophie Fang.

Students Have Time to Destress With New HIT RESET Program

Abby Becker, Staff Writer
March 3, 2021

A new program called HIT RESET has been added to the Menlo agenda to help students combat their stress. It is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, March 3...

Among this weeks major news stories: Californias COVID-19 restrictions forced many restaurants to adapt to outdoor dining. As some counties now move to less restrictive tiers, however, certain indoor businesses are freer to reopen. Creative Commons photo: Cindy Shebley on Flickr.

Quiz: The World This Week – February 28, 2021

Emily Han, Online Editor
February 28, 2021

Quiz yourself on COVID-19 vaccine inequities, the discoveries of a newly released U.S. intelligence report and other topics. ——— The World This...

Menlo Connect, a new platform created by Director of Alumni Katherine Kelly and the Alumni Executive Committee, is available to members of the Menlo community for networking, connections and mentorship opportunities. Screengrab: https://menloconnect.com/.

Menlo Releases Menlo Connect to Serve as New Community Platform

Alexander Chen, Staff Writer
February 25, 2021

Menlo Connect is a new social networking platform designed to facilitate connections within the Menlo community and offer mentorship opportunities to students...

The Perseverance rover landed on Mars on Feb. 18, carrying the Ingenuity Mars Helicopter. Pictured is one of the first images that Perseverance captured after touching down on Mars. Creative Commons photo: NASA/JPL-Caltech.

Quiz: The World This Week – February 21, 2021

Emily Han, Online Editor
February 21, 2021

Quiz yourself on high school sports reopening, the Perseverance Mars rover and other topics. ——— The World This Week (TW2) is a newsletter by The...

People line up outside of Levi’s Stadium to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. The line is usually around one hour long, according to the Operations Director who gave his name as Edwin. Staff photo: Sylvie Venuto.

Vaccine Distribution Begins at Levi’s Stadium

Sylvie Venuto, News Editor
February 21, 2021

Mass COVID-19 vaccine distribution began at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara on Feb. 9. Under California’s vaccine prioritization plan, healthcare workers...

Books sit outside open windows and doors of Keplers Books as a form of health safety
measures. Restaurants and other businesses in downtown Menlo Park have had to rethink their
normal business models amid the pandemic. Staff photo: Carly McAdam.

Top Picks From Print: Downtown Menlo Park Businesses Battle the Pandemic

Sylvie Venuto, News Editor
February 18, 2021

Note: This story originally appeared in the 47.3 print edition of The Coat of Arms in February 2021. --------- In the midst of the global pandemic...

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...

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