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Course Spotlight: Marine Biology

Paczuski pours red liquid into a tub of water to test the effects of density on currents. Photo taken by Jayna Chua Cover Image taken by Jayna Chua Not sure…
Jayna ChuaJanuary 24, 2023
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Bears Vs. Ravens: The Girls Soccer Rivalry Ends in a Tie

This past Thursday, the girls varsity soccer team took on the Sequoia Ravens. The game was even and full of passion as both teams are currently battling for first place…
Ishy MishraJanuary 22, 2023
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Life Skills: Teachers and Students Weigh In

Every freshman at M-A is required to take one quarter of Life Skills before three quarters of Ethnic Studies, both of which are taught by the same teachers. While Ethnic…
Dylan LanierJanuary 17, 2023
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Sports Superstitions

Illustrated by Olivia Hom Whether it’s a pair of lucky socks or a special meal before each game, many M-A athletes have specific rituals and superstitions to help them play…
Emily BuckJanuary 12, 2023
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The Best Albums of 2022

2022 was a strong year for the music industry, with great albums in pop, hip-hop, folk, and beyond. Momentous comebacks from well-known artists stood side by side with promising debuts…
Ben SiegelDecember 30, 2022
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Surfriders: Making Waves in the Local Environment

On the morning of Saturday, December 17th, M-A students and families participated in the Surfriders San Mateo County beach cleanup. They came out on a very windy morning to clean…
Natalie ShannonDecember 23, 2022
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Bear Bites: Scrumptious Local Mexican Cuisine at Mami Cheli’s

If you find yourself craving Mexican cuisine in downtown Menlo Park, Mami Cheli’s is the perfect place to satisfy your cravings. Mami Cheli’s is a small, family-owned restaurant that opened…
Tiffany KarpDecember 21, 2022
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Bear Bites: Milagros Latin Kitchen

Milagros Latin Kitchen, located in Downtown Redwood City, is a warm and welcoming restaurant with loud music, laughter, and, of course, delicious food. Sophomore Katherine Pavloff’s favorite taqueria is Milagros.…
Ella AhnDecember 17, 2022
CultureFeaturesThe Music MomentTop Stories

Music Moment: Ailon Goraly

Junior Ailon Goraly spends nearly two hours each day on music. “I want to achieve the very best that I can out of my musical ability. And that's simply not…
Sonia FreedmanDecember 15, 2022
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Taylor Swift Albums Ranked

Taylor Swift is a famous female pop artist in the music industry, with 11 Grammys, 40 AMAs (which is a record for all artists), and 14 MTV awards. She writes…
Angeleah FayetteDecember 14, 2022
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The Best Starbucks Cold Foam Flavor

My Starbucks order varies, depending on if I’m in the mood for chai, an americano, or a peppermint mocha. However, I always add the same thing to my drink: cold…
Ben SiegelDecember 5, 2022
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Issues with the ICA? All of the Above

Each year, nearly all 9,000 students in the Sequoia Union High School District (SUHSD) use around three hours of class time to take the Interim Comprehensive Assessments (ICA). For years…
Kira JonesDecember 1, 2022
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Biking Improvements Remain Incomplete After 18 Years

  The bike racks at La Entrada. These bike racks, which do not allow for the frame to be locked, are less secure. Despite this, many Menlo Park schools still…
Adrian Deutscher-BishopDecember 1, 2022
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The Music Moment: Luna Brosamer

“I carry my songbooks everywhere I go. My inspiration kind of comes everywhere.” Sophomore Luna Brosamer always has an emergency journal tucked into her backpack for when inspiration strikes. At…
Sonia FreedmanNovember 29, 2022
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The Onion Takes on the Supreme Court

Part 1 of The Onion's argument. The Onion, a longtime favorite of English teachers at M-A and satirical news platform, has published yet another literary marvel—filing an amicus brief for a…
Ron FreemanNovember 22, 2022
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The Forgotten Students: How Early High School Start Times Leave Younger Students Behind

Most M-A students woke up this year to an earlier start time after the passage of SB-328, a law designed to protect student sleep. In 2019, the California State Legislature…
Ron FreemanNovember 14, 2022
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Bears Fall 7-30 to the Bells in Season Ending CCS Playoffs

Cover image by Bernice van der Meer The Bears suffered a devastating loss to the Bellarmine Bells by a score of 30-7 in the first game of the CIF Division…
Ella Bohmann FarrellNovember 13, 2022
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The Music Moment: Drake and 21 Savage’s Her Loss

On Friday, November 4th, rap artists Drake and 21 Savage dropped their first joint album, titled Her Loss. The album was an instant classic and, in my opinion, deserves a…
Samuel LeslieNovember 9, 2022
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Reshaped: The Evolution of the Corset Top

Most famous during the Victorian era, corsets have been a staple in women’s shapewear for centuries.  These binding pieces were first developed in the 1500s, and the popularization of corsets…
Kira JonesNovember 8, 2022
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Sathvik Nori: The College Student in a District Race

In this election cycle, recent M-A alumnus and former editor-in-chief of the M-A Chronicle Sathvik Nori is running to represent Area D on the Sequoia Union School District Board of…
Ella Bohmann FarrellNovember 7, 2022
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