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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

13 reasons why the Netflix drama 13 Reasons Why is a problem

13 reasons why the Netflix drama “13 Reasons Why” is a problem

May 12, 2017

The recent Netflix serial drama has garnered a massive following but stirred controversy in the process. Here are the 13 reasons why juniors Gillian Bressie...

Why an additional college counselor is beneficial

Why an additional college counselor is beneficial

April 23, 2017

Today, a large part of high school is spent gearing towards the next four years of one's life. From extracurriculars to grades to test scores, countless...

Why we should take sustainability seriously

Why we should take sustainability seriously

March 11, 2017

Guest writer Ryan Thompson reflects on his experiences with sustainability and why he believes it key to upholding the environment's health. The image...

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Let’s talk about it: a spotlight on mental health

March 2, 2017

Junior Gillian Bressie reflects on her recent hospitalization with hopes to spark further discussion. Staff photo by Gillian Bressie. By Gillian Bressie Author’s...

Why Menlo should get rid of AP classes

Why Menlo should get rid of AP classes

February 9, 2017

Staff reporter Abby Wolfenden explains why she believes AP classes should be removed from Menlo. Unnecessary stress and taking APs just for the grade bump...

The correct way to make a political statement

The correct way to make a political statement

February 6, 2017

Co-spread editor Kaitlyn Tom reflects on what she enjoyed about Lady Gaga's performance yesterday during the Super Bowl halftime show - including her talent...

Why 2016 is not the worst year ever

Why 2016 is not the worst year ever

January 23, 2017

 Staff reporter Nolan Peterson explains why 2016 is not as bad as we think it is. Screen grab: Lauren Yang.   By Nolan Peterson  We’re...

New year, not a new you

New year, not a new you

January 10, 2017

Opinions editor Kaitlin Baldwin explains why new years resolutions aren't always worth it. Creative commons image from Ondrejk on Wikipedia.  By...

Why I wish I had appreciated Thanksgiving more

Why I wish I had appreciated Thanksgiving more

December 1, 2016

Many of us tend to breeze by Thanksgiving and thus don't fully enjoy the holiday. Co-Spread Editor Kaitlyn Tom discusses why she wishes she had better...

Why Im sad Menlo is phasing out the Japanese program

Why I’m sad Menlo is phasing out the Japanese program

November 15, 2016

Staff reporter Jake Shiff explains why he's sad to see Menlo phase out its Japanese program. Students engage in Japanese class in the image above. Photo...

Protesters gather outside the White House after Donald Trump's first visit as president-elect on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016, in Washington, D.C. (Olivier Douliery/Abaca Press/TNS)

I will not stop talking about the election

November 13, 2016

Tired of all the election buzz at Menlo? Think again. Photo: Olivier Douliery/Abaca Press/Tribune News Service. By Ellie Lieberman During these past...

CoA Staffers React to Election Results

CoA Staffers React to Election Results

November 10, 2016

The Coat of Arms editors and staff reporters react to the election. Creative Commons image: Jnn13 on Wikipedia. By Cameron Kay, Kaitlin Baldwin,...

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