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
To ensure the safety of the M-A community, the Sequoia Union High School District (SUHSD) should mandate the COVID-19 vaccine for all students and staff…
The Editorial BoardSeptember 27, 2021
Earlier this month, Canadian rapper Drake dropped his sixth studio album “Certified Lover Boy,” which has been postponed since the summer of 2020. The most…
Chase TriggSeptember 27, 2021
Written by Ella Bohmann Farrell Redistricting distributes the population among districts in a county to ensure that all communities have equal access to political representation.…
Ella Bohmann FarrellSeptember 25, 2021
In this social-media-dominated era, each month seems to mark the beginning of a new trend. Platforms like TikTok and Instagram provide users with a constant…
Sheryl ChenSeptember 24, 2021
Written by Juliana Jones Illustrated by Tess Buckley At the start of the instructional year, the District implemented a “Bring Your Own Device” (BYOD) policy,…
Juliana JonesSeptember 21, 2021
Written and photographed by Ella Bohmann On Friday night, M-A’s leadership hosted what was supposed to be a relaxed movie night screening of Jumanji on…
Ella Bohmann FarrellSeptember 20, 2021
I could not find a ton to like in Kanye West’s new album, Donda, rated .5 lower on the music review website Pitchfork than Peppa…
Sonia FreedmanSeptember 19, 2021
Written by Samir Chowdhary-Fitton and Elias Chane On Tuesday, September 14th, California voters participated in the recall election of Governor Gavin Newsom, and prior to…
Samir Chowdhary-FittonSeptember 15, 2021
Written by Elias Chane M-A should not have school on the most important, holiest Jewish day of the year: Yom Kippur. The San Francisco Bay…
Elias ChaneSeptember 15, 2021
Illustrated by Justina Wilkins Gavin Newsom is a blithering idiot, and a dime-a-dozen slimy politician. Under his leadership, he told the state to stay home…
Isabelle StidSeptember 13, 2021
Written and Photographed by Jackson Williams The Boys Water Polo team took on Clovis West in the first game of a weekend-long tournament and lost…
Jackson WilliamsSeptember 13, 2021
Photograph by Jack Hanson There are at least 14 wildfires that are currently roaring through California burning hundreds of thousands of acres of forest and…
Ellie HultgrenSeptember 10, 2021
Illustrated by Tess Buckley Aspiring chicken impressionists were disappointed last week to find that their calls were only to Ray Mueller, former mayor of Menlo…
Katie DoranSeptember 9, 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
As the 2021 California wildfire season is forecast to be even worse than last year’s, M-A students have already experienced an onset of smoke these…
Sheryl ChenSeptember 8, 2021
Written by Justina Wilkins and Juliana Fullmer Cover image by Justina Wilkins
Juliana FullmerSeptember 7, 2021
In just four years, as M-A’s head coach, Ravipati led the Bears to three PAL championships, two CCS and NorCal championships, and a State championship…
JJ DischerSeptember 7, 2021
Written by Grace Hinshaw and Ellie Hultgreen Photographs by Katherine Welander Friday night, the Bears played their first official home game of the season against…
Grace HinshawSeptember 6, 2021
Written by Sheryl Chen and Katie Doran In August of this year, M-A students had the option to change letter grades on their 2020-2021 transcript…
Sheryl ChenSeptember 2, 2021
Girls volleyball made their return to Ayers Gym Tuesday facing off against rivals, the Sacred Heart Gators. Although the lady Bears lost all three sets,…
Ellie HultgrenSeptember 1, 2021
Written by Samir Chowdhary-Fitton and Maia Goel Cover photo by Maia Goel Leadership students set up for the dance. Photo by Jack Hanson On Friday…
Samir Chowdhary-FittonAugust 31, 2021
Illustration by Tess Buckley Written by Sheryl Chen and Ellie Hultgren *Edited 9/3/21 to reflect that COVID-19 cases are self-reported The Sequoia Union High School…
Ellie HultgrenAugust 31, 2021
Photographs by Jackson Williams In the rowdy scrimmage against St. Ignatius, both teams got off to a slow start. Following a long year with empty…
Grace HinshawAugust 28, 2021