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Why Affordable Style Isn’t Worth the Environmental Price

Zoe Hayes, Staff Writer
January 17, 2025

You’re scrolling through TikTok and arrive upon a video of a haul from Shein. The girl in the video begins to unload her bag onto her desk. You see her...

How To Rival Santa in the Art of Holiday Gift Giving

How To Rival Santa in the Art of Holiday Gift Giving

Sonia Dholakia, Co-Editor in Chief
January 13, 2025

As the holiday season approaches, we often find ourselves running around trying to find last-minute gifts for our loved ones. And though I appreciate...

Cars sit in the student parking lot on Jan. 6.

Parents, Stop Dropping Off in the Student Parking Lot

Malia Chen, Assistant Social Media and Marketing Director
January 8, 2025

Every morning, Menlo students drive into the school parking lot, expecting enough spots for everyone. Recently, however, more parents have started using...

At Menlo, Thanksgiving break and Christmas break are separated by just two weeks, with finals in between. Photo courtesy of RawPixel and Stock Cake.

Having Two Long Breaks Next To Each Other Is Actually A Good Thing

Aaron Widjaja, Copy Editor
January 7, 2025

In the long winter months of November and December, Thanksgiving and holiday breaks happen within just a couple of weeks from each other. But though some...

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Menlo Should Have Important Life Skill Courses

Aaron Widjaja, Copy Editor
January 6, 2025

In our constantly developing world, it has never been more important than to be independent and figure out how to manage one’s life. From managing taxes...

Ode to Lip Gloss: Reviewing the Best and Worst Products

Ode to Lip Gloss: Reviewing the Best and Worst Products

Amber More, Creative Director
December 8, 2024

I’m a lip gloss aficionado. I have lip gloss on me at all times — one in my hand, two in my backpack (one in each pocket for easy access), three on...

A New Era of English Electives Breaks Up Hierarchies and Promotes Collaboration

A New Era of English Electives Breaks Up Hierarchies and Promotes Collaboration

Alyssa McAdams, Print Editor
December 4, 2024

For years, Menlo seniors have had the luxury of choosing from an array of special topics English electives for each semester of their final year. Conversely,...

Carpenter is seen performing on the Jumbotron at music festival Outside Lands.

Sabrina Carpenter’s “Short n’ Sweet” Hits The Right Notes

Sienna Lew, Opinions Editor
November 29, 2024

Sabrina Carpenter embodies a quintessential pop star. Not only is she drop-dead gorgeous and eternally smiley, she’s also masterful at releasing hit...

Boba shop Mr. Sun in downtown Palo Alto.

The Best Downtowns of the Bay, Comprehensively Ranked

Elaina Huang, Assistant Opinions Editor
November 20, 2024

Menlo students can frequently be seen making their way back to campus from downtown Menlo Park, often with a latte in hand. To many, downtown is the center...

From a Club and School Athlete, Don’t Diminish School Sport Commitments

From a Club and School Athlete, Don’t Diminish School Sport Commitments

Bianca Putanec, Assistant Sports Editor
October 27, 2024

Two bags with two uniforms, a near-empty water bottle waiting to be filled and a run to the car. These things make up my daily transition to get to soccer...

Math teacher Timmy Costa goes over his assigned seating chart in class on Oct. 22.

Why Randomized Seating Builds Friendships and Improves Focus

Caroline Clack, A&L Editor
October 23, 2024

Every math block last year, I would excitedly walk into math teacher Randy Joss’ classroom with a mix of excitement and nervous anticipation, wondering...

Science teacher David Spence speaks to senior Mari Martinez-Luna about the beads she made for a project in Experimental Archaeology.

Why We Should Have More Classes Outside

Miki Kimura, Head Copy Editor
October 22, 2024

I believe that we should have classes or, at the very least, parts of class held outdoors more often. Picture this: A gentle breeze rustles through the...

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