The District’s COVID-19 Dashboard has reported 37 COVID-19 cases among M-A students all year. For three weeks, there were no new cases at all—an impressive…
Katie DoranNovember 20, 2021
Update: On October 1st, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that COVID-19 vaccines will be required for all California students as early as next fall. Click here…
The Editorial BoardSeptember 27, 2021
Written by Maia Goel and Emily Olson Cover image by Justina Wilkins On August 12th, a state-wide mandate went into effect requiring all school staff…
Maia GoelSeptember 8, 2021
Written by Grace Hinshaw Cover photo by David Wagstaff As COVID-19 cases hit a record low and students return to school sports practices, some teams…
Grace HinshawMay 27, 2021
This story is an updated version of the story linked here that was published in this year's summer issue of The Mark. Cover image designed…
Amelia WuMay 18, 2021
For more information about how to help India click here. India’s current massive increase in cases follows a months-long, widespread belief that the country had…
Ally MedirattaMay 10, 2021
This past year, Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson and Johnson vaccines have all been approved by the CDC and become available to the general public, yet…
Ellie HultgrenMay 3, 2021
Despite legal disputes that have allowed several contact sports such as volleyball, football, and soccer to compete in league games, the wrestling team has yet…
Grace HinshawApril 26, 2021
Photographed by David White As of April 15th, 2021, all California residents above the age of 16 are eligible to get their COVID-19 vaccination, meaning…
Jane WhiteApril 21, 2021
A year into the pandemic, high schoolers have gotten used to the “new normal,” a major aspect of which has been living without access to…
Mae RichmanApril 20, 2021
Illustration by Kari Trail As COVID-19 continues to spread, doctors, nurses, and technicians are finding that they are being asked to take on the emotional…
Brynn BakerMarch 30, 2021
The recent violence targeting Asian Americans has struck fear, anger, and anxiety in many Asian communities throughout the country. This week, eight people were killed…
Amelia WuMarch 19, 2021
On February 22nd, San Mateo County expanded vaccine eligibility to teachers and childcare workers. Many M-A teachers took advantage of this opportunity and scheduled vaccine…
Isabelle StidMarch 18, 2021
As 1117 students opted to return to in-person schooling at M-A this April, members of the community and District Board have continued to debate about…
Sheryl ChenMarch 18, 2021
Last week the Sequoia Union High School District sent out a form for students to decide whether or not they would return to M-A’s campus…
Katherine WelanderMarch 13, 2021