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The Coat of Arms

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Siblings separated by college find ways to stay in touch and even strengthen their relationships. Staff illustration: Sutton Inouye

[Photo] Siblings Manage Distance When Separated By College

Andrew Levitt, Staff Writer
March 23, 2023

Siblings separated by college find ways to stay in touch and even strengthen their relationships. Staff illustration: Sutton Inouye

History Department Chair Carmen Borbón regrets the “workaholic” attitude and demeanor she’s had in the past. Staff illustration: Sutton Inouye

[Photo] Too Much, Too Little Or Just Right: Teachers Manage Work Boundaries

Lucas Kawamoto, Staff Writer
March 8, 2023

History Department Chair Carmen Borbón regrets the “workaholic” attitude and demeanor she’s had in the past. Staff illustration: Sutton Inouye

There has been up to a 40% decrease in serious injuries and fatalities for young drivers since the Graduated Driver Licensing laws, according to Impact Teen Driver representative Tonya Gonzalez. Staff illustration: Sutton Inouye

[Photo] Administration Organizes New Distracted Driving Curriculum for Assembly as a Part of Two-Year Educational Platform

Annie Stent, Copy Editor
January 10, 2023

There has been up to a 40% decrease in serious injuries and fatalities for young drivers since the Graduated Driver Licensing laws, according to Impact...

The NFL touts their “player first” mentality but they are underdelivering. They need to set in place stricter guidelines, no matter how unpopular they may be, that ensure players don’t get back on the field with a possible concussion. Staff illustration: Sutton Inouye

[Photo] Discussion: How are Serious Concussion Issues Changing Football?

Alex Levitt and Penelope Stinson
December 5, 2022

The NFL touts their “player first” mentality but they are underdelivering. They need to set in place stricter guidelines, no matter how unpopular they...

Registered voters listed “conflicting schedules” as the primary reason that they didn’t cast a ballot in 2008, 2010, 2012 and 2014, making Election Day a federal holiday could change that. Staff illustration: Sutton Inouye

[Photo] Election Day Must be a Federal Holiday

Erica Fenyo, Head Copy Editor
November 8, 2022

Registered voters listed “conflicting schedules” as the primary reason that they didn’t cast a ballot in 2008, 2010, 2012 and 2014, making Election...

In the latest edition of this series, Patti Frias tells The Coat of Arms about her horses and dogs. Staff Illustration: Sutton Inouye

[Photo] Teacher’s Pet: Patti Frias (S2 E2)

Geoffrey Franc, Assistant News Editor
October 21, 2022

In the latest edition of this series, Patti Frias tells The Coat of Arms about her horses and dogs. Staff Illustration: Sutton Inouye

Fast fashion outfits are generally not worn again. Illustration by Sutton Inouye

[Photo] Spirit Week’s “Fast Fashion” Practices Must Change

Annie Stent, Copy Editor
October 6, 2022

Fast fashion outfits are generally not worn again. Illustration by Sutton Inouye

Healy spoke to the school over a Zoom webinar for the Annual State of School Presentation. Staff illustration: Sutton Inouye

[Photo] State of the School Address Highlights Education Gaps, Mental Health and More

Lizzie Freehill, Copy Editor
May 20, 2022

Healy spoke to the school over a Zoom webinar for the Annual State of School Presentation. Staff illustration: Sutton Inouye

In a new series, teachers at Menlo tell The Coat of Arms about their pet(s). In this episode, French teacher Corinne Chung talks about her dogs, Dagobert and Gustave, and her cat, Lili. Staff illustration: Sutton Inouye

[Photo] Teacher’s Pet: Corinne Chung (S1 E2)

Geoffrey Franc, Assistant News Editor
May 19, 2022

In a new series, teachers at Menlo tell The Coat of Arms about their pet(s). In this episode, French teacher Corinne Chung talks about her dogs, Dagobert...

The NFL Draft changes athletes' lives the moment their name is called, but the Draft also greatly impacts fans. High overall picks can make a major impact on any team, and evoke a variety of reactions from supporters. Staff illustration: Sutton Inouye

[Photo] Students React to Eventful 2022 NFL Draft

Jake Lieberman, Staff Writer
May 10, 2022

The NFL Draft changes athletes' lives the moment their name is called, but the Draft also greatly impacts fans. High overall picks can make a major impact...

The menlo community shares mixed opinions on the role APs should have in a student's schedule. Staff illustration: Sutton Inouye.

[Photo] Student Opinions on AP Courses

Kaylie Wu, Assistant A&L Editor
March 8, 2022

The menlo community shares mixed opinions on the role APs should have in a student's schedule. Staff illustration: Sutton Inouye.

Influencers use mobile social media apps in order to get engagement from their followers. Staff illustration: Sutton Inouye.

[Photo] Social Media Influencers Impact Teens

Andrea Li, Staff Writer
February 11, 2022

Influencers use mobile social media apps in order to get engagement from their followers. Staff illustration: Sutton Inouye.

Despite Menlo not having a strict dress code or uniform, some complaints have arisen from faculty members about students' clothing choices. Staff illustration: Sutton Inouye.

[Photo] Strict Dress Codes or Uniforms Will Not Benefit Menlo

Sophie Stone, Staff Writer
December 15, 2021

Despite Menlo not having a strict dress code or uniform, some complaints have arisen from faculty members about students' clothing choices. Staff illustration:...

A popular NFT, Bored Ape, is bought using cryptocurrency and is a completely digital commodity. Staff illustration: Sutton Inouye.

[Photo] Cryptocurrency Harms the Environment

Andrea Li, Staff Writer
December 5, 2021

A popular NFT, Bored Ape, is bought using cryptocurrency and is a completely digital commodity. Staff illustration: Sutton Inouye.

“People who have received the J&J vaccine who develop severe headache, abdominal pain, leg pain, or shortness of breath within three weeks after vaccination should contact their health care provider,” the CDC and FDA recommended. Staff illustration: Sophie Fang.

Cases of Rare Blood Clots Arise in Receivers of Johnson and Johnson’s COVID-19 Vaccine

Sutton Inouye, Staff Writer
April 15, 2021

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a formal recommendation to pause the Johnson and Johnson...

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 8, 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...

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