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The Student News Site of Menlo School

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While anime has surged in popularity in recent years, its uses go beyond a hobby. Illustration by Mitsuka Kiyohara.

The Power of Anime Can Transform America’s English Classrooms

Mitsuka Kiyohara, Guest Writer
December 4, 2021

Wind blowing at the most climactic moment, lethal injuries that somehow aren’t deadly and waking up in an alternate world could only mean one thing:...

With the COVID-19 pandemic normalizing masks, they might be a permanent part of future daily life. Staff illustration: Sophie Fang.

What is the Future of Masks?

Annie Stent, Assistant Opinions Editor
November 30, 2021

Masks: they’ve been a predominant feature on people’s faces since April 2020. We’ve seen bandanas, disposable masks, homemade and store-bought cloth...

After testing positive for COVID-19, my sister was stuck quarantining for ten days. She was asymptomatic, but our family still needed to follow safety protocols. Staff illustration: Dorinda Xiao.

How I Dealt with COVID-19 in My Home

Kaylie Wu, Assistant A&L Editor
November 30, 2021

The morning of Sept. 15, 2021, began normally for my sister, Menlo eighth-grader Amanda Wu. Wu was at her classmate’s house, and she had planned to spend...

On Sunday, Nov. 7, the time changed so the clocks fell back an hour. Staff illustration: Dorinda Xiao.

Daylight Savings Doesn’t Save Us Anything

Alea Marks, Staff Writer
November 18, 2021

When you get out of school and the sun is already setting, it’s easy to feel a sense of exhaustion and lack of motivation. Students already feel tired...

Students must wear masks properly to prevent the spread of COVID-19, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Staff illustration: Sutton Inouye.

Mask Up or Go Home

Erica Fenyo, Assistant Sports Editor
November 13, 2021

Every time I walk into a Menlo classroom, I see black and blue surgical masks sitting just beneath students’ noses. But the issue of mask-wearing, or...

Menlo students perform on stage in the 2019 dance concert. Even though these dancers were part of the dance enrichment program for the entire school year, they never received any credit for their time. Photo courtesy of Pete Zivkov.

The Dance Enrichment Program Should Earn Students School Credit

Kaylie Wu, Assistant A&L Editor
October 23, 2021

Before graduating, Menlo School requires students to earn a minimum of four PE credits and one and a half arts credits. These requirements are guided by...

The latest Texas abortion law, also known as the Texas Heartbeat Act, sidesteps the jurisdiction of Roe v. Wade. Staff illustration: Tatum Herrin.

The Fetal Heartbeat Law: An Attack on the Constitution

Tatum Herrin, Assistant Spread Editor
October 15, 2021

Maybe you’re pro-life, and you believe our souls are created at the moment of conception. Perhaps you believe a fetus deserves the same rights as a person,...

Teachers and students admit that classroom environments still lack normalcy. Staff illustration: Tatum Herrin.

Menlo Is Slowly Returning to Normalcy, but Progress Still Needs to Be Made

Annie Stent, Assistant Opinions Editor
October 13, 2021

Menlo is nearly back to normal this year, and teachers are working to connect with their students once again. Last year, teachers taught remotely, but...

The MLB playoffs are here, and everyone should watch. Staff illustration: Sophie Fang.

MLB Playoffs Are Here

Jake Lieberman
October 11, 2021

While many associate October with fall, pumpkin spice lattes and Halloween, it means one thing to MLB die-hards: the postseason. Even if one isn’t...

Senior Noah Kornfeld plays in a Menlo varsity football game against Kings Academy on Friday, Sept. 3. Photo courtesy of Eli Housenbold.

Thank You, Football

Noah Kornfeld
October 10, 2021

On Saturday, Sept. 18, I suffered an injury during the Menlo varsity football game. It wasn’t an unbelievably big hit that knocked me out; you can't...

Cars overflow the Menlo loop. Staff Photo: Erica Fenyo.

165 Parking Spots, 281 Students

Erica Fenyo, Assistant Sports Editor
June 8, 2021

With 165 parking spots in the junior and senior parking lot and over 280 possible student-drivers in those grades, Menlo faces an ongoing struggle to provide...

An Instagram story directs people to an educational post with resources to help support and spread awareness around the Black Lives Matter movement. Photo courtesy of Maya Debnath.

Menlo Students Stand Up For Injustices On Social Media

Julia Naik
June 8, 2021

Every time I log onto Instagram, I see a plethora of stories and hashtags concerning current injustices in the world. In July 2020, according to the Pew...

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