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With the Rise of Virtual Tours, Is It Worth It To Go College Touring?

With the Rise of Virtual Tours, Is It Worth It To Go College Touring?

Miki Kimura, Staff Writer
May 22, 2025

To visit or not to visit? With the rise of virtual college touring, is it still worth it to go to colleges in person? The short answer would be yes....

Why Menlo Should Have an Astronomy Elective

Why Menlo Should Have an Astronomy Elective

Lila Ozdemir, Assistant Opinions Editor
May 22, 2025

Everyone has seen the moment the pink in the horizon shifts to a deep navy, before scattered glittering diamonds shine through the night sky. For thousands...

Food for Thought: Should Students be Able to Eat in Class?

Food for Thought: Should Students be Able to Eat in Class?

Kai Chung, Staff Writer
May 6, 2025

Everybody knows the embarrassment of trying to open a bag of chips in class. The loud bag crinkling in your backpack, the sounds reverberating throughout...

From Touchdown to Letdown: Super Bowl Shows Are Lacking

From Touchdown to Letdown: Super Bowl Shows Are Lacking

Eleanor Kinder, Social Media & Marketing Director
April 28, 2025

The corny commercials finally fade to black, and the room buzzes with anticipation. Everyone grabs their chips, sinks into the couch and locks their eyes...

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

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...

Stop Cutting Tutorials for Special Schedules

Stop Cutting Tutorials for Special Schedules

Asher Beck, Staff Writer
April 27, 2025

Tutorial is arguably the most versatile block in the school day. It’s a space for students to check in with teachers, study for tests and get ahead on...

Toxic Workout Culture Is More Harmful Than We Think

Toxic Workout Culture Is More Harmful Than We Think

Baelyn Batory, Staff Writer
April 25, 2025

Summer is just three months away, and the clock is ticking to build the “perfect summer bod.” But is that really the goal we should be striving for?  No...

From Dawn to Dusk: The Ramadan Experience at Menlo

From Dawn to Dusk: The Ramadan Experience at Menlo

Wanis Moutri, Guest Writer
April 11, 2025

Ramadan is a special time for my family and me. We fast from dawn till dusk once every year for about a month. That's no food and water all day long, which...

Sophomore William Lenihan (20) receives high fives from his teammates, sophomore Kai Mawakana (23) and freshman Tres Onyejekwe (32), after earning a free throw during a game against Priory on Feb. 7.

Beyond the Hierarchy: How Upperclassmen Foster Team Culture and Success

Payton Lee, Staff Writer
March 17, 2025

In the world of high school athletics, there’s an established hierarchy — upperclassmen lead, underclassmen follow. However, this dynamic should be...

Junior Reid McLaughlin sits with seniors Audrey Hochstetler, Adi Garg and Ben Levin during Investigations, a mixed-grade English elective.

Mixed Junior-Senior English Electives Need To Go

Jacob Reich, Online Editor
March 16, 2025

Starting this year, juniors and seniors are enrolled in mixed-grade English electives during the second semester, replacing the juniors’ full-year classes...

Wake Up! It’s Time To Become a Morning Person

Wake Up! It’s Time To Become a Morning Person

Anya Ramani, Assistant News Editor
March 15, 2025

Walk into the Menlo library and you’re likely to see more heads sleeping than studying. Tired students take power naps between classes and activities...

Why Menlo Should Embrace The Flipped Classroom

Why Menlo Should Embrace The Flipped Classroom

Zoe Hayes, Staff Writer
March 14, 2025

You’re sitting in class, bored out of your mind by your lecturing teacher, waiting for it to be lunchtime. At this point, you are no longer listening...

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