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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

Capitol police officer Eugene Goodman helped protect the building during the Jan. 6 riot. Staff illustration: Andrea Li.

Top Picks From Print: The Capitol Police Officers Need to Be Celebrated, Not Criticized

Alex Levitt, Assistant News Editor
February 16, 2021

Note: This story originally appeared in the 47.3 print edition of The Coat of Arms in February 2021. --------- Americans witnessed an insurrection on...

In order to halt the COVID-19 pandemic and save as many lives as possible, it is crucial that eligible people receive the vaccine. Some cannot receive the vaccine due to religious objections, compromised immune systems or being newborn babies, according to Mayo Clinic. It is important to continue to wear masks and follow COVID-19 guidelines to protect those who have not been vaccinated until we reach herd immunity. Staff illustration: Tatum Herrin.

COVID-19 Vaccines Are Safe, Community Members Should Get Vaccinated If Offered

Lizzie Freehill, Staff Writer
February 12, 2021

The rapid development of COVID-19 vaccines has left many wondering whether they are safe. According to extensive studies and vaccine trials, the answer...

Teens and their parents have different opinions surrounding social media and technology use. Staff illustration: Sutton Inouye.

Mother Versus Daughter Perspectives: Social Media’s Effect on Teenagers

Sutton Inouye, Staff Writer
February 9, 2021

Do teenagers really have an obsession with social media, or do our parents just not understand? I frequently get the screen time lecture from my mom. I’ll...

The COVID-19 vaccine is expected to be widely distributed in the later half of 2021, but medical workers, the elderly, and front-line workers have already begun to receive doses. Creative Commons photo: Abel F. Ross on Qapta.

We Should Look Forward to 2021

Madison Liu, Staff Writer
February 4, 2021

It is no secret that 2020 was a horrific year from start to finish. As a result, 2021 is poised to be yet another year of struggle. We enter the new year...

Nasal swabs are placed in test tubes once the test has been administered. At many public COVID-19 testing sites, healthcare professionals administer the test to patients; however, at Menlos on-campus testing site, school community members self-administer their tests. Staff illustration: Annie Stent.

On-Campus COVID-19 Testing is a Must-Use Resource

Annie Stent, Staff Writer
February 2, 2021

Menlo’s hybrid learning model resumed Tuesday, Jan. 19, and the school administration requires weekly COVID-19 testing to help ensure the safety of the...

Tinsley poses for a photo in front of the Capitol wearing a flag, hat and shirt that read, Make America Great Again and “Keep America Great.” The photo circulated on social media after it was leaked from a group chat that Tinsley sent it to.

Sugar Shack Owner’s Participation in Capitol Protest is Unjustifiable

Alea Marks, Staff Writer
January 29, 2021

On Jan. 6, Americans nationwide watched as chaos unfolded at the Capitol; I watched in astonishment as thousands of people stormed the Capitol building....

Anti-Trump protesters rally outside of the Capitol in opposition to the Trump supporters who rioted at the Capitol on January 6th, 2021. Creative Commons photo: Ted Eytan on Flickr.

The Overton Window: Menlo Freshmen React Differently to Riots Than Parents Do

Tatum Herrin, Staff Writer
January 26, 2021

When I first heard that the president of the United States was egging on a domestic coup at the Capitol, I couldn’t help but chuckle. “Typical Trump,”...

Vice President-elect Kamala Harris will be the highest-ranking African American woman in U.S. history, and she has the opportunity to pave the way for more female politicians. Staff illustration: Sophie Fang.

The Road For Women in Politics is Difficult; Kamala Harris is Just Getting Started

Penelope Stinson, Assistant Opinions Editor
January 13, 2021

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris will be sworn in as President and Vice President on Wednesday, Jan. 20. Their inauguration will be historic for two reasons:...

Twitter can provide you with any type of news you are looking for, whether that be politics, sports or entertainment. Staff illustration: Michele Hratko.

Twitter is a Must-Use App

Jake Lieberman, Staff Writer
November 6, 2020

Being a professional NBA reporter is pretty cool, but when you tweet the news of President Trump contracting COVID-19 five seconds later than he does,...

Justices Scalia and Ginsburg maintained a close friendship despite having opposing political views. Americans today should follow their example and embrace friendships with those they disagree with. Creative Commons photo: Wally Gobetz on Flickr.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Antonin Scalia’s Friendship Is Missing in America Today

Jake Lieberman, Staff Writer
October 3, 2020

It is not too often that you see two people on opposite sides of the political spectrum become incredible friends. Yet the late Supreme Court justices...

COVID-19 has caused more than 845,000 deaths worldwide, prevented in-person school in many places, cancelled events and caused a lot of suffering around the world. Taking notes on paper has been rendered more challenging by the pandemic; all work and learning now takes place virtually. Staff illustration: Mallika Tatavarti.

Resuming In-Person Classes Will Be Difficult

Jake Lieberman, Staff Writer
September 8, 2020

With the COVID-19 pandemic hitting so hard on America, distance learning has become the reality for many students. COVID-19 struck in January 2020, but...

Protesters in Los Altos march on June 5 to show support for the intensifying demand to end systemic racism and police brutality in the United States. June 5 would have been the 27th birthday of Breonna Taylor, an innocent black woman shot and killed by police in her home. Staff photo: Emily Han.

Be Radical — But Not Hateful

Emily Han, Online Editor
June 19, 2020

George Floyd. Breonna Taylor. Ahmaud Arbery. Say their names, and say the names of the untold other black victims of police violence. Remember them...

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