Sienna Lew

Sienna Lew, Opinions Editor

Number of years in The Coat of Arms: 4

Favorite aspect of journalism: Collaborating with staff to highlight important stories in the Menlo community. Honorable mention: writing op-eds about the topics I’m passionate about :)

Interests outside of school: Creative writing, listening to music, eating noodles, hanging out with family and friends.

Class of 2026

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52.6 Crossword Answers

Sienna Lew, Staff Writer
May 1, 2026

52.4 Crossword Solutions

Sienna Lew, Opinions Editor
March 19, 2026

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Sienna Lew, Opinions Editor
February 6, 2026

From The Editors: It Shouldn’t Take Four Years to Bond

Malia Chen, Caroline Clack, Sienna Lew, and Asher Darling
November 4, 2025

As the campfire crackles and the sweet scent of roasting marshmallows fills the air, a cohort of smiley — and some teary-eyed — seniors mingle to the...

Sabrina Carpenter Glows in “Man’s Best Friend” Album

Sienna Lew, Opinions Editor
October 27, 2025

I, CoA’s listener-in-chief, am back with a review of Man’s Best Friend, Sabrina Carpenter’s seventh full-length album. Released on Aug. 29, it’s...

2025 Edition: Departing Menlo Faculty Members

Mandy Zhang, Sienna Lew, Jacob Reich, Zoe Hayes, Lila Ozdemir, and Elaina Huang
May 13, 2025

This collection of stories is an online extension and reproduction of the Coat of Arms 51.5 print edition. This package includes the original articles...

Tate McRae’s “So Close to What” Is So Close To Good

Sienna Lew, Opinions Editor
April 27, 2025

Tate McRae, a Gen Z artist like many of us listeners (and readers!), has cemented herself as an internet pop star most well known for her viral singles...

Menlo Clubs Need Freedom, Not Formality

Sienna Lew, Opinions Editor
February 7, 2025

Every Monday, I burst out of class at 11:55 a.m. sharp and rush to grab my lunch. Why the hurry, you might ask? Well, I’ve got a club to get to. Menlo’s...

Think Twice About Going Downtown for Lunch Every Day

Sienna Lew, Opinions Editor
January 26, 2025

Undoubtedly, we’ve all heard of those typical school food stereotypes. It’s true that at some schools, students would consider the food inedible or...

Mandarin and Spanish Classes Celebrate the New Year

Sienna Lew, Opinions Editor
December 23, 2024

As the December holiday season approaches and students rush to organize celebrations and gifts for their friends and families, Menlo teachers have also...

Sabrina Carpenter’s “Short n’ Sweet” Hits The Right Notes

Sienna Lew, Opinions Editor
November 29, 2024

Sabrina Carpenter embodies a quintessential pop star. Not only is she drop-dead gorgeous and eternally smiley, she’s also masterful at releasing hit...

Homecoming T-Shirts Spark Debate Over Tradition and Sustainability

Sienna Lew, Opinions Editor
October 17, 2024

This year’s Homecoming T-shirts for freshmen (left) and juniors (right) showcase their grade-level themes: sailors and sardines, respectively.

Why Class Deans Should Stick Around For Students’ High School Journey

Sienna Lew, Opinions Editor
October 10, 2024

Whether the smiley salutation is “GOOD MORNING, FRESHMEN,” or “WHAT’S UP, SENIORS,” your class dean’s joyful face will greet you at each and...

Don’t Be Wired: Relax With the Benefits of Bluetooth Headphones

Sienna Lew, Opinions Editor
September 4, 2024

[Photo] Take Advantage of the Menlo Library’s Vast Resources

Rafe Weiden, Staff Writer
May 26, 2024

From left to right: Freshmen Annabel Zhao, Emily Li, Zoe Chuang and Kai Chung collaborate at the communal tables at the library.

The Power of the Playlist: Embrace the Benefits of Listening to Music

Sienna Lew, Opinions Editor
May 20, 2024

Picture this: it’s two minutes until lunch and you just completely bombed your math test. All you want to do is scamper outside and feel a load of stress...

Unsung Heros of Joy: Courtney Tyler & Miriam Magaña

Sienna Lew, Opinions Editor
May 13, 2024

We’ve all been there: maybe a test goes awry, your friends are fighting or you’re just overwhelmed by life. During times like these, it’s important...

2024 Edition: Departing Menlo Faculty Members

Malia Chen, Miki Kimura, Jacob Reich, Tatum Herrin, Riko Karachiwala, and Sienna Lew
April 26, 2024

This collection of stories is an online extension and reproduction of the Coat of Arms 50.5 print edition. This package includes the original articles...

Blackout Week or Burnout Week? Menlo’s Stress-Reducing Weeks Need Restructuring

Sienna Lew, Assistant Spread Editor
April 7, 2024

When the Menlo “Weekly Announcements” email rolls in every Sunday, I’m almost always looking forward to seeing what exciting events and news the...

Creativity Meets Code: App Design Class Works on Unique Projects

Sienna Lew, Assistant Spread Editor
March 20, 2024

When one enters computer science teacher Douglas Kiang’s classroom during B block, the observer will find only Kiang himself and three app design students:...

Teachers Support Students by Providing Accommodations

Sienna Lew, Assistant Spread Editor
March 4, 2024

It’s no secret that each student learns best in different ways. Whether they prefer visual, kinesthetic or auditory learning methods, Menlo teachers...

Valentine’s Day Is a Day for Celebrating Love in All Its Forms, Single or Taken

Sienna Lew, Assistant Spread Editor
February 14, 2024

Every February, Cupid shoots his precious arrows toward the hearts of people everywhere. For some, his aim is perfect, but for others, he misses the mark....

Pixel Perfect: The Menlo Website Gets a New Look

Sienna Lew, Assistant Spread Editor
February 14, 2024

This past December, a new and enhanced Menlo website went live, replacing its predecessor that served the Menlo community for nearly seven years. According...

Menlo Alumni Treat Art as More Than A Passion

Sienna Lew, Assistant Spread Editor
February 6, 2024

Among Menlo’s student body with diverse interests, many creative alumni have already found their callings. These alumni are now majoring in the arts...

Menlo Park, County Pave the Way to a Safer Community

Sienna Lew, Assistant Spread Editor
January 23, 2024

Menlo Park is currently on the road to improve traffic safety across town. Since July 5, the local government has begun smoothing things over through paving...

Students and Staff Pursue Alternative Commutes

Sienna Lew, Assistant Spread Editor
October 27, 2023

More than any other source – including electricity production, industry, the residential sector and even agriculture – transportation generates 28%...

Fall Flings: The Future of Casual Dances at Menlo

Sienna Lew, Assistant Spread Editor
October 19, 2023

Menlo’s two fall dances –– the Back to School Dance and the Homecoming Dance –– have been long-standing school traditions, according to Student...

ChatGPT Presents Challenges and Fosters Discussion Among Faculty

Sienna Lew, Staff Writer
March 14, 2023

ChatGPT is an AI software often used for tasks such as text generation, answering questions, summarizing topics and more. Although the platform describes...

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