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
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
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
On Saturday, December 11th, bags and boxes covered the grounds of Ecumenical Hunger in East Palo Alto for as far as the eye could see.…
Juliana FullmerDecember 15, 2021
This is the second of our three-part series on college admissions. To read our first story on Pass/No Pass grades, click here. To read the…
Katie DoranDecember 13, 2021
A little known gem within the M-A campus lies in the portables; the academy program offers kids smaller class sizes, interactive class activities, and a…
Chase TriggDecember 13, 2021
Photos by Bob Dahlberg On November 27, the M-A Cross Country team sent three runners, Sofia Melani, Tatum Olesen, and Katie Lorenz, to Fresno, California…
Emily BuckDecember 13, 2021
Illustrated by Tess Buckley On Monday night, the JV boys basketball team took on the Sacred Heart Prep Gators in an absolute thriller of a…
Chase TriggDecember 11, 2021
Reading can be relaxing and rewarding, whether you are reading in the quiet peace of the M-A library or in your bedroom under the covers.…
Sonia FreedmanDecember 9, 2021
Jazz Band II, with Ben Siegel on vocals, performing “Night and Day” As the lights slowly dim, the group collects their focus and readies their…
Natalie FishmanDecember 7, 2021
by Natalie Fishman and Juliana Fullmer Illustrated by Justina Wilkins There has been talk around campus of a higher than usual number of students dropping…
Natalie FishmanDecember 5, 2021
Written and photographed by Eli Chane As a Jew, yearly holiday shopping is a struggle, with most stores lacking in their Hanukkah displays. Some just…
Elias ChaneDecember 5, 2021