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Ashley Grady

Class of 2022.

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The presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden speaks at his kickoff rally in May 2019. Creative Commons Image: Michael Stokes on Wikimedia Commons.

The 2020 Presidential Election is Facing Unprecedented Challenges: What Does This Mean for November?

Ashley Grady, Social Media Editor
May 23, 2020

The 2020 presidential election has been a polarizing and pertinent topic since as early as President Trump’s election in 2016. Interest in the subject...

Protesters gather in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, demanding that the state’s economy reopens. Creative Commons photo: Paul Weaver on Flickr.

Why the Government Should Not Rush to Lift COVID-19 Restrictions

Ashley Grady, Staff Writer
April 26, 2020

Although America is leading in COVID-19 cases while supplies and tests are in short supply and hospitals and health care providers are still overwhelmed,...

United Airlines plans to cut flights by 50% as bookings fall amidst panic and other airlines such as Delta are following suit, according to USA Today. Creative Commons image: Chad Davis on Wikimedia Commons.

United Airlines Cuts Flights by 50%, U.S. Issues Travel Ban to Combat Spread of Coronavirus

Ashley Grady, Staff Writer
March 23, 2020

As the COVID-19 pandemic progresses, Menlo students might not be immediately worried about what comes with contracting the virus, but their travel plans...

Head librarian Cathy Rettburg’s father in law was a flight navigator who flew combat missions against Germany. The 390th Bombardment Group was based in England and had one of the best bombing accuracies in the 8th Air Force. Photo Courtesy of Cathy Rettburg.

Menlo Faculty Members Reflect on Military Connections in Honor of Veterans Day

Ashley Grady, Staff Writer
November 12, 2019

Veterans Day brings up a feeling of appreciation, not just for those with personal connections to those who have served, but for all. The holiday is observed...

Juniors Langley Ward and Annabelle Marenghi, sophomore Uma Misha and Senior Declan Stanton practicing one of their dance numbers at rehearsal. Ward, Marenghi and Misha are cast as Kit Kat Girls and Stanton is the MC. Photo courtesy of Sammie Dostart-Meers.

Menlo Drama Program Premieres ‘Cabaret’ Next Weekend; How Will They Avoid the Promiscuity?

Ashley Grady and Ella Hartmanis
October 26, 2019

“If someone is coming to see ‘Cabaret’ expecting it to be something particularly scandalous or racy, then they are going to be disappointed,” Director...

Doing absolutely nothing, such as staring out a window, allows your brain to strengthen neural pathways while increasing learning abilities. Creative Commons Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Doing Nothing is Productive

Ashley Grady, Staff Writer
May 17, 2019

At Menlo, there is always something to keep busy. There are a multitude of different clubs to join—from Girls Leadership to Model UN to Beekeeping. There’s...

Notre Dame Cathedral Burning on Mon., April 16. Creative Commons Photo: o.mabelly on Flickr.

Donations Made Towards the Notre Dame Cathedral Totaling $1 Billion

Ashley Grady and Carly McAdam
May 1, 2019

The Notre Dame cathedral in Paris caught fire in the evening on Mon., April 16. Since then, $1 billion have already been raised to rebuild the cathedral,...

Izzy Banatao catches a wave at Kelly Slater’s Surf Ranch in Lemoore California. The Surf Ranch allows for people to surf on man-made waves, 100 miles away from the ocean. Photo courtesy of Izzy Banatao.

Students Bring Fun, Low-Commitment Surf Club to Menlo

Ashley Grady, Staff Writer
March 6, 2019

Though surfing might not usually be associated with Atherton, students in the Surf Club are bringing their enthusiasm for the sport to Menlo. Senior...

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