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
All photo credit goes to Bob Dahlberg. Editor’s Note: This information is current as of March 4th, 2021, and comes from the M-A Athletic Directors…
Cole TriggMarch 4, 2021
Cover Photo Credit: Lena Kalotihos With the new semester in full swing, and in person school resuming on April 5, many seniors are wondering what…
Triana DevauxMarch 3, 2021
In February of 2020, we published an issue of the Mark with an article describing how M-A went from de-facto segregation to integration in the…
Violet TaylorMarch 2, 2021
Read the English version here. En la reunión de la Junta Directiva el miércoles 24 de febrero, la Superintendente Interina de SUHSD, Crystal Leach anunció…
Brianna AguayoMarch 1, 2021
Cover illustration: Ashley Trail Every time the Earth turns, it gets one day closer to full rotation around the sun, also known as a year.…
Jane WhiteFebruary 28, 2021
On Tuesday, protesters held a rally, urging the Sequoia Union High School District to return to in-person instruction, now that San Mateo County is classified…
Brynn BakerFebruary 24, 2021
This is a developing story. Check back for updates. Lee el artículo en español aquí. On Wednesday, February 24th's Board meeting, SUHSD Interim Superintendent Crystal…
Brianna AguayoFebruary 24, 2021
Coffee, which has always been a very popular drink, has become even more popular in today's society, coming in many different styles and flavors. Lucky…
Ellie HultgrenFebruary 24, 2021
This is a developing story and will be updated. The Sequoia Union High School District (SUHSD) are currently negotiating with the Sequoia District Teachers…
Cole TriggFebruary 23, 2021
Amidst the scramble to get middle school students off zoom and back in classrooms, the already existing divisions of opportunity across racial and socioeconomic lines…
Mae RichmanFebruary 21, 2021
On Thursday, February 11, the Menlo Park Library hosted a virtual event where author and professor Francisco Jiménez reflected on his career as an internationally-acclaimed…
Ally MedirattaFebruary 16, 2021
Since the start of the pandemic, many beloved traditions have been scrapped in the name of staying safe. However rose grams, a fundraiser for AVID,…
Isabelle StidFebruary 15, 2021
This year, like other schools across the country, Cañada Middle College, a program that allows students in the Sequoia Union High School District (SUHSD) to…
Katherine WelanderFebruary 13, 2021
Has 2021 been rough so far? Didn’t end up following through with your New Year’s Resolutions? No worries--today can be your fresh start. Friday, February…
Emily XiFebruary 12, 2021
To some students and teachers at M-A, the Robinhood controversy was an event they associated with. The controversy began when hedge funds at Wall Street…
Sheryl ChenFebruary 12, 2021
Photo by Assisstant Vice-Principal Emily Rigotti Currently, as they have been for most of the past year, the district’s plans to return to in-person learning…
Katherine WelanderFebruary 11, 2021
In March of last year, as a result of the spreading coronavirus, California governor Gavin Newsom implemented a stay-at-home order for all California residents. Since…
Katherine WelanderFebruary 9, 2021
Like every other school in California, learning for Ravenswood students has been massively disrupted by remote learning since March, so the district wants to re-imagine…
Grace HinshawFebruary 6, 2021
Cover image credit: www.clasanjose.org "Look back at all the art that Black people created. Not for money, but to keep other Black people alive over…
Violet TaylorFebruary 5, 2021
Located right next to Skyline Open Space preserve, lies a lesser known recreational area. Russian Ridge is an open space preserve that provides multiple different…
Ellie HultgrenFebruary 5, 2021
In December, the Sequoia Union High School District (SUHSD) released a school reopening plan for the Spring of 2021. The plan was constructed by the…
Jane WhiteJanuary 28, 2021