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The Coat of Arms

The Student News Site of Menlo School

The Coat of Arms

Andrea Li

Andrea Li, Print Editor

 

Number of years in The Coat of Arms: 4

Favorite aspect of journalism: Working with other people on staff :)

Interests outside of school: Reading, writing, cooking

Class of 2024

All content by Andrea Li
Give Old Clothes New Lives by Buying Secondhand

Give Old Clothes New Lives by Buying Secondhand

Andrea Li, Staff Writer
May 24, 2024

When I first told my parents I wanted to go thrifting, I was met with revulsion. “Why would you want to wear a dead person’s clothing?” my mom asked.  Her...

Director of Dining Services at Menlo School Thien Hoang serves students during the pop-up farmers' market.

EcoAct Week Emphasizes Sustainability

Andrea Li, Staff Writer
May 13, 2024

From a clothing swap that filled the Student Center with racks of fabric, to fresh produce displayed at a makeshift farmers market outside the Spieker...

A Senior's Guide To Thinking about College

A Senior’s Guide To Thinking about College

Andrea Li, Print Editor
April 16, 2024

My mind churned with worry as I walked around the club fair in the fall of my freshman year. Colorful posters, candy and opportunities surrounded me, yet...

Staff illustration: Amber More

School Policies Support Students With Learning Differences

Andrea Li, Print Editor
March 12, 2024

It took junior Kirin Debnath two eight-hour sessions with an outside psychologist to complete the evaluation needed for him to receive learning accommodations....

Staff illustration: Andrea Li

Why Reading Is Important

Andrea Li, Print Editor
January 24, 2024

Telephone poles and people were the two main obstacles in my younger self’s quest to read as many books as possible — mainly because they were always...

Student-Athletes Deal with Chronic Conditions

Student-Athletes Deal with Chronic Conditions

Andrea Li, Print Editor
January 15, 2024

Junior Scarlett Bundy sprints across the field with vigor and vitality. As she runs, the green grass blurs beneath her feet; her arms pump in tandem with...

Students dance with the Diamano Coura West African Dance Company. At the Black History Month assembly, students and faculty were invited onstage to participate in the group’s dance after a solo performance from the group. Photo courtesy of Kevin Chan

Menlo Black Student Union Celebrates Black History Month

Andrea Li, Copy Editor
February 27, 2023

The month of February marks Black History Month. Originating in the United States and recognized in three countries globally, Black History Month aims...

Musicians from Music@Menlo perform for the AP European History class. Staff photo: Andrea Li

Music@Menlo Performs Unique Pieces for Visual Arts, AP Euro Students

Andrea Li, Copy Editor
February 26, 2023

Musicians from Music@Menlo perform for the AP European History class. Staff photo: Andrea Li

A trash-laden table is abandoned after lunch before the holiday assembly. Trash is often left behind by students on the quad. Staff photo: Andrea Li

Administration and Student Council Battle Issue of Trash on Quad

Andrea Li, Copy Editor
January 4, 2023

Students continue to leave trash on the quad after lunch despite numerous warnings. As a result, the Menlo administration has been working with the student...

Menlo continues to offer free COVID tests. Staff illustration: Michele Hratko

Menlo Continues Free COVID-19 Testing Program

Andrea Li, Copy Editor
January 3, 2023

Weekly COVID-19 testing remains an option for Menlo students and faculty, despite requirements being lifted. To do this, Menlo utilizes a service called...

While speaking at the assembly, Trondsen accompanied his presentation with images demonstrating how his mental health affected his physical health. Staff photo: Andrea Li

Chris Trondsen Speaks About Mental Health at Assembly

Andrea Li, Copy Editor
October 19, 2022

While speaking at the assembly, Trondsen accompanied his presentation with images demonstrating how his mental health affected his physical health. Staff...

Students engage in spirit activities during their first mask-free assembly of the year. Photo Courtesy of Kevin Chan

Administration Announces Improved COVID-19 Situation, Loosened Regulations

Andrea Li, Copy Editor
October 13, 2022

As the school year moves forward, the amount of confirmed COVID-19 are decreasing, according to Nurse Joan Barada. Due to the improved situation, Menlo...

A variety of Menlo faculty are departing at the conclusion of the school year. Staff graphic: Sophie Fang

From 48.5 Print: Departing Teachers Share Favorite Memories Continued

This collection of stories is an online extension and reproduction of the Coat of Arms 48.5 print edition. This package includes the original articles...

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

The Panorama Student Wellbeing Survey Informs Faculty

Andrea Li, Staff Writer
March 9, 2022

The Panorama Student Wellbeing survey was first announced in November of 2020, administered to Upper School students in December of the same year, and...

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

Social Media Influencers Impact Teens

Andrea Li, Staff Writer
February 11, 2022

Just over a decade ago, the thought of making money from social media was absurd: Instagram hadn’t been conceived yet, and YouTube only had 160 million...

People gather at a “Stop Asian American Hate” rally in Vancouver with a protester holding a sign against anti-Chinese rhetoric. Creative commons photo: GoToVan on Flickr.

The Invalidation of Anti-Asian American Rhetoric and Hate Crimes

Andrea Li, Staff Writer
January 26, 2022

Racially-motivated violence against Asian Americans has been on the rise ever since the start of the pandemic, and the recent public tolerance of anti-Asian...

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

Cryptocurrency Harms the Environment

Andrea Li, Staff Writer
December 5, 2021

In recent years, cryptocurrency has rapidly grown in popularity in unprecedented ways. Created in 2009, Bitcoin is a prime example of the extreme growth...

Students and parents run at the Peninsula Bridge Fun Run held annually in September. It is a fundraising event that benefits Peninsula Bridge and is organized by community engagement leaders. Photo courtesy of Alex Perez.

Menlo Students Participate in Community Engagement

Andrea Li, Staff Writer
December 4, 2021

Community engagement, arts and sports are all requirements to graduate at Menlo. Among these three requirements, the community engagement program is most...

Staff illustration: Tatum Herrin.

Menlo’s Environment Impacts Students’ Extracurricular Choices

Andrea Li
October 8, 2021

Extracurricular activities are of the many things that high school students are encouraged to list on their college applications, so there tends to be...

People gather in McPherson Square, D.C. to protest against anti-Asian American attacks and hate. Creative Commons photo: Victoria Pickering on Flickr.

Menlo Community Reacts To Increase In Anti-Asian American Hate

Andrea Li
June 1, 2021

Within the past few months, there has been a rise in coverage of anti-Asian American hate crimes in the media, and organizations fighting Asian American...

Students pick up their lab kits for MBEST at school while socially distancing. Photo courtesy of Nina Arnberg.

MBEST Workshop Series for Girls in STEM Adapts To Virtual Learning

Andrea Li, Staff Writer
April 14, 2021

Despite the hybrid learning model, many events and workshops like Menlo’s Bridge to Engineering, Science and Technology have remained fully online this...

Returning to in-person learning has both students and teachers on campus, increasing the chance of spreading COVID-19. While Menlo has taken cautionary measures in order to keep the community safe, there is still the possibility of the virus being carried onto campus. For this reason, teachers express their hope that not only the students but also the Menlo community as a whole will continue following CDC and county guidelines while socializing. Staff illustration: Andrea Li.

[Photo] Teachers Express Expectations and Experiences Around Students Socializing

Lizzie Freehill, Staff Writer
April 9, 2021

Returning to in-person learning has both students and teachers on campus, increasing the chance of spreading COVID-19. While Menlo has taken cautionary...

The library, usually filled with students, is now usually empty due to the pandemic. This change has greatly affected the library and its services. Staff photo: Andrea Li.

COVID-19 Changes Menlo Library Operations

Andrea Li, Staff Writer
March 10, 2021

COVID-19 has impacted Menlo’s library since the service heavily relies on in-person contact to be able to function. Subsequently, the librarians have...

Many Menlo families are continuing to travel during the pandemic, taking certain safety precautions to avoid catching or spreading the coronavirus. Staff illustration: Andrea Li.

[Photo] Despite COVID-19, Some Menlo Families Travel During School Breaks

Adam Karr, Staff Writer
March 4, 2021

Many Menlo families are continuing to travel during the pandemic, taking certain safety precautions to avoid catching or spreading the coronavirus. Staff...

Capitol police officer Eugene Goodman helped protect the building during the Jan. 6 riot. Staff illustration: Andrea Li.

[Photo] Top Picks From Print: The Capitol Police Officers Need to Be Celebrated, Not Criticized

Alex Levitt, Assistant News Editor
February 16, 2021

Capitol police officer Eugene Goodman helped protect the building during the Jan. 6 riot. Staff illustration: Andrea Li.

Online learning has impacted the way student leaders run their clubs. Staff illustration: Andrea Li.

Distance Learning Impacts Menlo’s Clubs

Andrea Li, Staff Writer
January 30, 2021

During distance learning, Menlo students are adjusting to leading clubs and other programs over Zoom. The online format has created new challenges as it...

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