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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
Dorinda Xiao

Dorinda Xiao, Marketing Director

Number of years in The Coat of Arms: 2

Favorite aspect of journalism: it gives my illustrations a good platform to relay a greater message.

Interests outside of school: playing volleyball, drawing and watching cartoons.

Class of 2023

All content by Dorinda Xiao
Is there a "cookie-cutter" path to success? How do students adhere to their parents wishes and guidelines? Expectations change but continue to mount throughout high school. Staff illustration: Dorinda Xiao

Editorial Cartoon: Confined by Expectations

Dorinda Xiao, Marketing Director
March 19, 2023

The student parking lot has been a source of frustration among students because the lot consistently fills up as the year progresses and more students get their license. Given the packed conditions and new drivers, a number of minor accidents occur each year. Staff illustration: Dorinda Xiao

Editorial Cartoon: The Parking Lot

Dorinda Xiao, Marketing Director
December 12, 2022

Despite the efforts of the Menlo administration, many students still feel crushed by the academic demands of their classes. Staff illustration: Dorinda Xiao

Editorial Cartoon: The Daily Struggle

Dorinda Xiao, Marketing Director
December 8, 2022

Democrats survived much of the anticipated "red wave" during Midterm Elections. Staff illustration: Dorinda Xiao

[Photo] Democrats Survive Predicted “Red Wave” in California, United States

Lizzie Freehill, Copy Editor
December 4, 2022

Democrats survived much of the anticipated "red wave" during Midterm Elections. Staff illustration: Dorinda Xiao

Menlo students have been subject to recent scrutiny after consistently leaving trash on the quad. Staff illustration: Dorinda Xiao

Editorial Cartoon: The State of the Menlo Quad

Dorinda Xiao, Marketing Director
October 24, 2022

Menlo students have been subject to recent scrutiny after consistently leaving trash on the quad. Staff illustration: Dorinda Xiao

Students share details about their wellbeing on the Panorama survey. Staff illustration: Dorinda Xiao.

[Photo] The Panorama Student Wellbeing Survey Informs Faculty

Andrea Li, Staff Writer
March 9, 2022

Students share details about their wellbeing on the Panorama survey. Staff illustration: Dorinda Xiao.

In the 2021-22 school year, the student council program has expanded its size in an attempt to include more voices and spark change faster. Staff illustration: Dorinda Xiao.

[Photo] Members of Menlo Student Council Reflect on Program Changes

Kaylie Wu, Assistant A&L Editor
February 27, 2022

In the 2021-22 school year, the student council program has expanded its size in an attempt to include more voices and spark change faster. Staff illustration:...

Although Menlo's technology department can set controls and block certain websites, it cannot go so far as to track a student's search history. Staff illustration: Dorinda Xiao.

[Photo] Can Menlo View a Student’s Search History?

Sophie Stone, Staff Writer
February 16, 2022

Although Menlo's technology department can set controls and block certain websites, it cannot go so far as to track a student's search history. Staff illustration:...

Evaluating when and why I use filler words allowed me to realize that when I say the words “like”, “um”, etc. I am not thinking these words, the gears in my head are turning as I am forming my next thoughts. Staff Illustration: Dorinda Xiao.

[Photo] Filler Words Aren’t Always a Bad Thing

Lizzie Freehill, Staff Writer
January 20, 2022

Evaluating when and why I use filler words allowed me to realize that when I say the words “like”, “um”, etc. I am not thinking these words, the...

As the presence of social media grows, discussions on censorship and the extent to which free speech should be allowed on these digital platforms arise. Staff illustration: Dorinda Xiao.

[Photo] Discussion: To What Extent Should Social Media Posts Be Censored?

Penelope Stinson and Alex Levitt, Opinions Editor and News Editor
January 5, 2022

As the presence of social media grows, discussions on censorship and the extent to which free speech should be allowed on these digital platforms arise....

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.

[Photo] How I Dealt with COVID-19 in My Home

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

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...

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

[Photo] Daylight Savings Doesn’t Save Us Anything

Alea Marks, Staff Writer
November 18, 2021

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

Menlo teachers now use 65-inch monitors to display students on Zoom to the students in the classroom during hybrid learning. The Zoom carts have become a staple in Menlo classrooms, and many teachers plan to continue using them in the future. Staff illustration: Dorinda Xiao.

[Photo] Teachers Comment on New Zoom Cart Technology

Alea Marks, Staff Writer
March 18, 2021

Menlo teachers now use 65-inch monitors to display students on Zoom to the students in the classroom during hybrid learning. The Zoom carts have become...

During the pandemic, chess has experienced a rise in popularity. The recent Netflix show "The Queen's Gambit," featuring a fictional girl who competes against the best chess players in the world, has contributed to the chess boom. Staff illustration: Dorinda Xiao.

[Photo] Top Picks From Print: As “The Queen’s Gambit” Captures Viewers, Chess Makes a Comeback During the Pandemic

Madison Liu, Staff Writer
February 19, 2021

During the pandemic, chess has experienced a rise in popularity. The recent Netflix show "The Queen's Gambit," featuring a fictional girl who competes...

The Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines both have been approved for distribution throughout the U.S., representing a key development toward overcoming the pandemic. Staff illustration: Dorinda Xiao.

[Photo] Vaccines Offer Hope for Returning to School and Normality

Alex Levitt, Assistant News Editor
January 12, 2021

The Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines both have been approved for distribution throughout the U.S., representing a key development toward overcoming...

As note-taking and organization methods change with online learning, students must take more initiative in their learning. Staff illustration: Dorinda Xiao.

[Photo] Teachers Have Less Control in Students’ Learning Processes

Riley Huddleston, Assistant Spread Editor
September 19, 2020

As note-taking and organization methods change with online learning, students must take more initiative in their learning. Staff illustration: Dorinda...

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