From standardized testing requirements to Zoom interviews–nothing about the college application process has been normal for the Class of 2021. The early application cycle, which…
Ally MedirattaFebruary 5, 2021
In the most recent issue of our magazine, the Mark, staff writer Alana Hartsell wrote a lengthy article that covered the race riots that occurred…
Brynn BakerMarch 28, 2020
On Wednesday night, M-A alumnus Reginald “Reggie” Turner ‘71 hosted a screening of his movie Before They Die!, a documentary that follows the survivors of…
Sathvik NoriFebruary 11, 2020
Every Tuesday and Friday after school, students line up outside the M-A PAC waiting to get COVID-19 PCR tests. Getting tested at M-A is very…
Cleo RehkopfJanuary 27, 2022
This article was published in this year's winter issue of The Mark. Written by Cleo Rehkopf Cover image illustrated by Justina Wilkins “When I returned…
Cleo RehkopfJanuary 26, 2022
On January 4th, every M-A student received a set of two iHealth rapid tests in response to the wave of COVID-19 cases caused by the…
Tess BuckleyJanuary 25, 2022
written by Ella Bohmann Farell cover graphic by Tess Buckley New Year's resolutions seem like a pointless path to inevitable failure. Right? Did you really…
Ella Bohmann FarrellJanuary 24, 2022
For the English version of this article click here. escrito por Juliana Jones traducido por Brianna Aguayo Desde que comenzó el segundo semestre, COVID-19 ha…
Juliana JonesJanuary 23, 2022
On Monday, December 27th, the Center for Disease Control (CDC), changed the rules for quarantining for positive cases and exposure. Scientists working with the Omicron…
Jackson WilliamsJanuary 22, 2022
Para la versión en Español haga clic aqui. Since the second semester started, COVID-19 has left campus feeling more empty than usual. The M-A Chronicle…
Juliana JonesJanuary 21, 2022
During the week of January 3rd, 203 COVID-19 cases were reported at M-A, a significant spike from the 10 cases reported in the week before…
Sonia FreedmanJanuary 21, 2022
On Saturday night, the boy’s basketball team crushed the Paly Vikings, winning by a final score of 57-32. The Bears started with a nine-point lead…
JJ DischerJanuary 19, 2022
This article will be published in this year’s Winter 2022 Issue of The Mark. written by Juliana Jones Hi, I’m Juliana, a college admissions and…
Juliana JonesJanuary 19, 2022
Hello fellow COVID patients, we truly hope you aren’t feeling too sick and all have speedy recoveries. In the meantime, if you’re looking for something…
Ellie HultgrenJanuary 18, 2022
This article will be published in this year's Winter 2022 Issue of The Mark. Written by Emily Olson Cover shows Ms. Choe running alongside a…
Emily OlsonJanuary 17, 2022
Whether it was visiting family, enjoying the abundant snow, or relaxing on the beach, M-A students traveled near and far over winter break. For the…
Emily BuckJanuary 14, 2022
Written by Ella Bohmann Farrell UPDATE AS OF 1/14/22: The COVID-19 Dashboard has been updated since January 9th, the publication date of this article. The…
Ella Bohmann FarrellJanuary 9, 2022
written by Elias Chane and Samir Chowdhary-Fitton Over the four years of the Trump presidency, increasing political polarization was a grave issue facing the United States.…
Samir Chowdhary-FittonJanuary 7, 2022
Written by Alex Parikh-Briggs As a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, several industries are facing worker shortages throughout the nation. In early December, the Bureau…
Alex Parikh-BriggsJanuary 6, 2022
Cover photo illustrated by Justina Wilkins As M-A students are returning from winter break, the surge in COVID-19 is noticeable across campus. In recent weeks,…
The Editorial BoardJanuary 6, 2022
This fall, M-A Athletics won nine Peninsula Athletic League (PAL) titles. The PAL consists of 17 schools, including M-A, from around the Peninsula. These titles…
Alex Parikh-BriggsJanuary 3, 2022
This is part two of our three-part series on college admissions. To read the first story about Pass/No Pass grades click here. To read the…
Sheryl ChenDecember 26, 2021
M-A and Saratoga both kicked off strong, causing the teams to be neck and neck. The first quarter consisted of multiple turnovers, which led to…
Sheryl ChenDecember 19, 2021
This week, for the first time in two years, M-A students are taking in-person finals. Sophomores and freshmen have never taken in-person high school finals,…
Katie DoranDecember 15, 2021