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According to Academic Coordinator Lily Lam, 15% of the student body has learning accommodations. Staff image: Louisa Sonsini.

The Reality Of Time Accommodations At Menlo

Julia Naik
June 7, 2021

According to Academic Coordinator Lily Lam, 15% of the student body has learning accommodations. Yet, throughout my five years as a Menlo student with...

Staff Illustration: Tatum Herrin

Atlanta Spa Shootings Are A Consequence Of Anti-Asian Sentiments

Charlotte Palmer, Copy Editor
June 4, 2021

On Tuesday, March 16, a white 22-year-old man shot and killed eight people at three different spas in the Atlanta area. Six of the victims were Asian women.  The...

Staff Illustration: Tatum Herrin.

America Needs Gun Reform Laws Based On Recent Shootings

Jake Lieberman
June 2, 2021

Throughout the earlier stages of the pandemic when people had to stay within their homes, avoid large gatherings and limit face-to-face interaction, shootings...

Staff Illustration: Tatum Herrin.

The Male Gaze Infiltrates Menlo Sports

Tatum Herrin, Assistant Spread Editor
June 2, 2021

To me, sports are a celebration of the human body — of its capabilities, its strength and its raw power. When I play sports, my body is on display. My...

The Capitol mob displays how law enforcement uses excessive force against African Americans in comparison to white Americans, even when peacefully protesting or being unarmed. Creative Commons photo courtesy of Blink O’Fanaye on mississippifreepress.org

The Capitol Insurrection: Why America’s Still Racist

One year ago, George Floyd was murdered by former police officer Derek Chauvin — a consequence of police brutality. In light of this event, it is critical...

While 81% of Billboards Top 10 best-selling albums are made by non-white or mixed-race groups of artists, musicians of color only received 26.7% of Grammy nominations from 2012 to 2020. Staff illustration: Tatum Herrin.

The Grammys’ Casual Racism Has Gone on for Too Long

Tatum Herrin, Staff Writer
May 12, 2021

After 63 years of elaborate celebrations, the Grammy Awards have gained impressive prestige. Considered to be the most significant award in the music world,...

Menlo students work on homework together during the first day returning to campus since last year. Photo courtesy of Pete Zivkov.

My Honest Experience Returning to School

Louisa Sonsini, Opinions Editor
May 3, 2021

Reflecting on the past 13 months, I can't help but chuckle at some of the things we've done. We've hoarded toilet paper, we’ve made hand sanitizer and...

Sias lack of consultation with members of the autistic community led to harmful characterizations of autistic people in her recent movie Music. Staff illustration: Tatum Herrin.

Don’t Watch Sia’s New Film ‘Music’

Annie Stent, Staff Writer
April 6, 2021

Australian pop singer Sia released the movie "Music" on Feb. 10, 2021. The film is about a girl named Music who is on the autism spectrum. The movie follows...

Anti-Asian hate crimes have increased by 150% over the past year, according to California State University’s Center for the Study of Hate and Extremism. Staff illustration: Sophie Fang.

Top Picks From Print: Let’s Put an End to Asian American Discrimination

Charlotte Palmer, Staff Writer
March 26, 2021

Headlines about hate crimes against Asian Americans are common in recent months. From the BBC: “COVID ‘Hate Crimes’ Against Asian Americans On Rise;”...

Being part of the undersized category creates extra challenges for for athletes, but hard work can always bring positive results. Staff illustration: Tatum Herrin.

My Perspective on Being an “Undersized” Athlete Has Changed

Annie Stent, Staff Writer
March 23, 2021

In sports, bigger is better — or at least that's how it feels to me. I always thought I was tall at five-foot-nine-inches, but as a volleyball player,...

In 1965, Karen was the third most popular baby name in the United States, according to The New York Times. In 2018, the last year for data available, it was ranked in 635th place for baby names. Staff illustration: Sophie Fang.

Unpacking the Karen Stereotype

Penelope Stinson, Assistant Opinions Editor
March 9, 2021

Karen. She’s likely a middle-aged white woman with a pixie cut and blonde streaks. She’s likely wearing some sort of tracksuit and has sunglasses perched...

Different eating disorders include certain signs and symptoms. Scroll down to see a larger version of this image. Infographic by Kaylie Wu.

How the COVID-19 Pandemic Altered My Perspective on Body Image

Kaylie Wu, Staff Writer
March 2, 2021

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, I had no idea how different my life would become. I didn’t expect classes to remain online for the rest of the school...

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