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Adley Vogel, News Editor

Class of 2020.
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In seven of the nine past Iowa caucuses, the winner of Iowa went on to become the Democratic nominee. In 2016, Hillary Clinton won Iowa by a small margin. This year, with 71% of precincts reporting, Bernie Sanders won the popular vote during both caucus counts, but Pete Buttigieg has won more delegates. Creative Commons photo: Phil Roeder on Creative Commons.

Technical Mishap Complicates Caucus Process in Iowa

Adley Vogel, News Editor
February 5, 2020

It’s been more than 24 hours since the caucuses closed in Iowa and still there’s no clear winner, leading to frustration from Democratic presidential...

Coach Jorge Chen congratulates both the girls and boys cross country team in a huddle after learning that they qualified for states. Staff Photo: Bella Guel.

Girls, Boys XC Teams Headed to States After Dominant CCS Finish

Adley Vogel, News Editor
November 18, 2019

Both the girls and boys varsity cross country teams will be going to the State Championship after two dominant CCS finals showings on Saturday, Nov. 16...

A police checkpoint outside the entrance to Los Trancos road ensures security for Presidents visit. Staff Photo: Adley Vogel.

President Trump Visits Palo Alto for Campaign-Funding Luncheon; Meets Both Support and Protest

Adley Vogel and Sylvie Venuto
September 18, 2019

President Donald Trump visited a private home in the Palo Alto Foothills on Tuesday, Sept. 17 for a campaign-funding luncheon. The visit marks Trump’s...

Photo courtesy of Alex Perez.

Update on The New Performing Arts Center

Adley Vogel, Staff Writer
March 28, 2019

After nearly a decade of planning, construction of the Spieker Center for the Performing Arts is scheduled to begin on Friday June 7th, the day after the...

Menlo Mock Trial poses for a photo after state championship win. Photo courtesy of Dicky Yan.

Mock Trial Wins State Championship in Sacramento

Adley Vogel, Staff Writer
March 28, 2019

After a season of rebuilding, the Menlo Mock Trial team beat Shasta High School to become the California State champions, on Sunday Mar. 24, and will be...

The Menlo Mock Trial team poses for a photo. Photo courtesy of Dicky Yan.

Menlo Mock Trial Wins County Finals

Adley Vogel, Staff Writer
February 26, 2019

On Wednesday, Feb. 13th, the Menlo Mock Trial team won the San Mateo county finals 4-0. The team is moving on to the Sacramento State finals in late March....

Smoke from the Camp Fire has reduced air quality to an unhealthy level in the Bay Area. Staff Photo: Clara Guthrie.

Effects of the California Fires

Adley Vogel, Staff Writer
November 14, 2018

   For the past two weeks, the Camp, Hill and Woolsey fires have ravaged California displacing tens of thousands, killing nearly 50 people, and leaving...

The Sea of Gold pictured at the Homecoming football game. Staff Photo: Bella Scola.

The History of the Sea of Gold

Adley Vogel, Staff Writer
November 9, 2018

The Sea of Gold, Menlo’s Spirit Organization, is a staple of the largest sports games of the year: Homecoming, Valparaiso Bowl and any home game against...

Florence Moore Auditorium. Staff Photo: Crystal Bai.

Status on the New Performing Arts Center

Adley Vogel, Staff Writer
September 27, 2018

In 2014, Head of School Than Healy revealed new plans for the future of Menlo’s campus to the student body. In this presentation, renderings were shown...

Cohen and Manafort Trials

Cohen and Manafort Trials

Adley Vogel, Staff Writer
September 6, 2018

Creative Commons image: IowaPolitics.com The week of Aug. 21, 2018 wasn’t just significant for being our first our first week back at school. On the...

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