In the world of high school athletics, there’s an established hierarchy — upperclassmen lead, underclassmen follow. However, this dynamic should be...

Starting this year, juniors and seniors are enrolled in mixed-grade English electives during the second semester, replacing the juniors’ full-year classes...

Walk into the Menlo library and you’re likely to see more heads sleeping than studying. Tired students take power naps between classes and activities...

You’re sitting in class, bored out of your mind by your lecturing teacher, waiting for it to be lunchtime. At this point, you are no longer listening...

Three years ago, my 14-year-old self sat excitedly at a lunch table with all my friends, watching as my semi-formal date slowly approached me holding a...

Free periods — they’re perhaps the most valuable commodity for Menlo students. A full block of time to use at your discretion? It’s liberating, exciting,...

Every Monday, I burst out of class at 11:55 a.m. sharp and rush to grab my lunch. Why the hurry, you might ask? Well, I’ve got a club to get to. Menlo’s...

As a new student at Menlo this year, I was immediately struck by how different spirit assemblies are compared to my old school. The enthusiasm I saw in...

You’re cozied up beneath a thick blanket nestled in on the couch. You have a cup of hot chocolate in hand and microwavable popcorn within an arm’s...

On the first three-day weekend of the school year, instead of sleeping in or spending time with friends, I drove 250 miles to take the SAT. An 8 a.m. start...

Undoubtedly, we’ve all heard of those typical school food stereotypes. It’s true that at some schools, students would consider the food inedible or...

Senior assassin, senior quad, senior sunrise, senior class Halloween costumes, senior ditch day and senior sports nights are all treasured Menlo traditions,...