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Why Schools Don’t Teach Taxes (Sort Of)

“We're close to graduating, and I feel like a lot of kids still don't really know about taxes once they turn 18,” said junior Mahki Tippins. “I just feel like…
Olivia HomMarch 1, 2023
CampusCommunityEditors' PicksNewsTop Stories

While Celebrated, Teacher Raise Fails to Match Inflation

Last February, the Sequoia District Teachers Association (SDTA) advocated for and secured a 7% raise over three years to combat inflation. This Tuesday, teachers celebrated receiving their contractual 2% raise…
Ella Bohmann FarrellFebruary 1, 2023
CommunityEditorialsEditors' PicksNewsTop StoriesTranslations

Editorial: El secreto de la junta falla al público

Escrito por el Editorial Board y traducido por Emma BuckFor the English version of this article, click here.Días después de la inauguración de dos miembros nuevos de la junta escolar,…
The Editorial BoardJanuary 30, 2023
CultureEditors' PicksNewsThe Music MomentTop Stories

The Music Moment: Los Hermanos de Oro

Attending one of Los Hermanos de Oro’s performances is like witnessing something magical. Hours pass by as they play without pause and you see their laughs and smiles as they…
Celine ChienJanuary 26, 2023
CommunityEditorialsEditors' PicksNewsTop Stories

Editorial: The Board’s Secrecy Fails the Public

Para leer este artículo en español, haz clic aquí. Days after the inauguration of two new school board members, Dr. Darnise Williams resigned from her role as superintendent halfway through her three-year…
The Editorial BoardJanuary 17, 2023
Bear BitesCultureEditors' PicksNewsReviewsTop Stories

Bear Bites: La Biscotteria

Augustine Buonocore and his five-person staff start work at 2 a.m. every Monday to Saturday of the holiday season in his small commercial kitchen connected to his retail store, La…
Celeste ZuckerDecember 22, 2022
Breaking NewsCommunityEditors' PicksEquityTop Stories

Breaking News: Board Accused of Forcing Superintendent to Resign

The Sequoia Union High School District (SUHSD) Board of Trustees held a regular meeting on Wednesday, December 14th following public accusations that they planned to fire Superintendent Dr. Darnise Williams.…
Megan Lam and Dylan LanierDecember 15, 2022
By The NumbersCampusCommunityEditors' PicksEducationEquityThe MarkThe MarkTop Stories

Two Years Less Divided: Where is “Detracked” English Now?

At a Sequoia Union High School District (SUHSD) School Board candidates forum leading up to the midterm election, one parent asked the Board candidates, “Are you for or against AS…
Ella Bohmann Farrell and Samuel LeslieDecember 11, 2022
EditorialsEditors' PicksNewsOpinionThe MarkThe MarkTop Stories

Editorial: Legacy Is a College Admissions Scandal Hiding in Plain Sight

Illustration by Evelyn Hsy See the dissenting opinion by Kira Jones here. In 2019, a federal investigation known as “Operation Varsity Blues” exposed massive fraud and bribery in college admissions.…
The Editorial BoardDecember 8, 2022
CampusEditors' PicksGunsSatireTop Stories

Satire: A Message from the Menlo-Atherton Administration

Este mensaje no continúa en español. Greetings M-A Students, Though we emailed your parents three weeks ago, we want to keep you up-to-date with the latest bad thing happening on…
Adrian Deutscher-BishopDecember 8, 2022
CaliforniaEditors' PicksNewsTop Stories

What Anti-Abortion Protesters Outside Planned Parenthood Think

40 Days for Life, an international anti-abortion organization, held a 40-day demonstration in front of the Redwood City Planned Parenthood from September 28th to November 6th. The M-A Chronicle interviewed…
Alizée MarquardtDecember 8, 2022
By The NumbersEditors' PicksEducationTop Stories

What the Research Tells Us About Detracking

Cover image courtesy of Orange County Archives M-A’s motto is “Strength in Diversity.” However, a glance at any Advanced Standing (AS) class on campus tells a different story. Courses are…
Collin GoelDecember 7, 2022
CommunityEditors' PicksNewsTop Stories

Learn Some More About 504s

Illustration by Helena Warner“A 504 plan is essentially a code to even the playing fields,” said M-A’s school psychologist, Jennifer Hettel. A 504 plan helps students by providing them with…
Melanie AndersonDecember 6, 2022
Breaking NewsCommunityEditors' PicksGunsNewsTop Stories

Breaking News: Drive-By Shooter Fires Two Rounds at Stanford Mall

"Stanford Shopping Center" by naotoj is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0. *This is an evolving story and will be updated with new developments. UPDATE on 11/23/22: Zachary Michael Ginsberg, 32, of San Jose…
Cleo Rehkopf and Sarah WeintrautNovember 21, 2022
Bear BitesEditors' PicksNewsTop Stories

Samovar: More Than a Grocery Store

Samovar, a 25-year-old Eastern European grocery store in Mountain View, serves deli products, hot food, and fresh baked goods. The packaged foods neatly lining row after row of shelves are…
Eileen LiuNovember 21, 2022
Bears Doing Big ThingsEditors' Picks

Breaking Barriers with UN Native American Rights Committee Director Andrea Carmen ‘68

Carmen's portrait from the 1967 M-A yearbook This is the tenth article in Bears Doing Big Things, a weekly column celebrating the stories of notable M-A alumni. Read last week’s…
Caroline PecoreNovember 14, 2022
BathroomsCampusEditors' PicksOp-EdsOpinionThe MarkThe MarkTop Stories

Opinion: M-A Should Be Providing Menstrual Products, Period.

M-A continues to violate state law on the accessibility of menstrual products, failing to provide basic necessities for half our student body. This is not the first time M-A students…
Katie DoranNovember 10, 2022
CultureEditors' PicksEquityTop Stories

Teachers Disappointed by District-Wide Equity Training Webinar

Last fall, the District approved a partnership with the University of Southern California’s Race and Equity Center in order to bridge inequities across its campuses. Throughout the past year, the…
Alex Parikh-BriggsOctober 23, 2022
Breaking NewsEditors' PicksGunsNewsTop Stories

Breaking News: Woodside Students Continue Taking the SAT Amidst an Active Shooter Threat

A hoax school shooting threat disrupted “College and Career Day” at Woodside High School on Wednesday, October 12. Students on campus were midway through their SAT or PSAT exams when…
Caroline PecoreOctober 13, 2022
CampusCommunityCultureEditors' PicksNewsThe MarkThe MarkTop Stories

Hispanic Students Say What Their Culture Means to Them

Illustrations by Julianna Maldonado Hispanic Heritage Month, or El Mes de Herencia Hispana, was initially introduced by Congressman George E. Brown in 1968 as a week to commemorate the contributions…
Celine ChienOctober 11, 2022
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Accomplished alumni share their stories in a weekly column.

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  • “I Win Less, But I Live More”: Iszac Henig ‘18 Embraces Authenticity as a Transgender Athlete March 13, 2023

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