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Turning the Tide on TIDE Academy

TIDE (Technology, Innovation, Design, and Engineering) Academy, a small public school in the Sequoia Union High School District (SUHSD), opened just four years ago as an alternative specialized option for…
Sonia Freedman and Emily BuckMarch 29, 2023
NewsSportsSpringTop Stories

Girls’ Lacrosse Earn Comfortable Victory Over Menlo

This past Friday, the girls’ lacrosse team beat the Menlo Knights by a convincing score of 15-10.  The Bears won the initial face-off and shortly after, senior Amelia Poirier scored…
Michael RomanMarch 28, 2023
CommunityFeaturesTop StoriesUncategorized

Something to Crow About: The Story Behind a Palo Alto Monument

Photo Credit: Sylvi Herrick A property at 1150 University Avenue has garnered a lot of attention since 2019. The house itself is not outrageous; in fact, it's quite charming. Some…
Eileen LiuMarch 28, 2023
CampusCommunityMusicTop Stories

Bears’ Musical Trip Down to Anaheim

On Friday, March 17th, Jazz Band III, and Jazz Band II, and Concert Band played in the WorldStrides Heritage Festival in Anaheim, a nationwide competition featuring 1,600 students from 13…
Lindsay ParkMarch 26, 2023
CommunityFeaturesReviewsTop Stories

The Best Local Bookstores for All Your Bookish Needs

In a fast-paced, tech-reliant world, spending time in a bookstore can be refreshing and grounding. Though buying books online may be more convenient, bookstores provide a unique, quiet atmosphere to…
Megan Lam and Katie DoranMarch 24, 2023
EducationNewsTop Stories

Board Appoints Crystal Leach as Superintendent

Photo credit to Sequoia Union High School District At Wednesday’s regular Board meeting, the Board unanimously agreed to appoint Crystal Leach as District Superintendent. Leach has served as the Interim…
Sheryl ChenMarch 23, 2023
CommunityNewsTop Stories

Burgess Gymnasium Cartwheels Into a Successful Reopening

The Burgess Gymnastics Center is a well-recognized childhood staple for many M-A students and community members. Unexpectedly, however, gymnasts and community members alike found the center closed as soon as…
Varsha SripadhamMarch 22, 2023
Breaking NewsCampusNewsTop Stories

Breaking News: School Closed Due to Power Outage

M-A canceled school for the day due to a power outage that began at the end of lunch yesterday. Power remained unrestored on Wednesday morning, when administration emailed families with…
Katie DoranMarch 22, 2023
CampusTop Stories

Banned Books We Read at M-A

M-A has very flexible requirements when it comes to books covered by school curriculum. There are many books being challenged, specifically in the Midwest due to reasons such as violence,…
Malika VahobovaMarch 21, 2023
CaliforniaCampusEducationLGBTQ+NewsTop Stories

Your Gender Privacy is Protected by the Law

Currently, in California, it is illegal for a teacher to tell parents if their student uses different pronouns at school than they do at home.  However, if passed, the new…
Cleo RehkopfMarch 20, 2023
NewsSportsTop Stories

Bears Topple Menlo Knights 13-5

All photos by John Diepenbrock On Saturday afternoon, the Bears’ baseball team cruised to victory against the Menlo Knights in their first game against a team managed by their former…
Samuel LeslieMarch 20, 2023
NewsSportsSpringTop Stories

Girls’ Lacrosse Overpowered by Sacred Heart

This past Wednesday, the girls’ lacrosse team lost against the Sacred Heart Gators by a score of 20-5. Despite losing their first three matches, the Bears remain optimistic about this…
Aidan WescottMarch 19, 2023
CampusCultureEventsNewsTheater ReviewsTop Stories

Newsies Production Takes on the Press, Child Labor, and Love

Sanie and Barnes as Jack Kelly and Katherine Plumber. Photo taken by John Donald Yesterday was opening night for M-A Drama’s Newsies, a Disney broadway musical based on the Newsboys Strike…
Jayna ChuaMarch 18, 2023
CampusCommunityFunTop Stories

The Great Rainbow Debate: What Color are the Subjects?

Walking around campus, chaos ensued as I asked groups of friends the same question: What color is each subject? Nearly everyone has heard the question and holds their own passionate…
Sidney LoftmanMarch 17, 2023
CampusFeaturesSportsTop Stories

Jordan Paroubeck Joins M-A Boys’ Baseball as New Head Coach

“I feel honored to be a part of such a great community, high school, and sports program. I can’t wait for the journey to begin,” said Jordan Paroubeck, the new…
Lindsay ParkMarch 16, 2023
CampusEducationFeaturesNewsTop Stories

AP Physics C Expands to Include Electricity and Magnetism

Next year, the AP Physics C curriculum at M-A will transition from solely focusing on mechanics to also covering electricity and magnetism. Whereas before students could take AP Physics C…
Jolene Chu and Ada CaiMarch 16, 2023
NewsSportsTop StoriesWinter

Boys’ Lacrosse Bested by Serra in Tight Game

Photo credits to Bob Dahlberg Last Friday, the boys’ lacrosse team lost an extremely close game to the Junipero Serra Padres, with an ending score of 7-5. The Bears entered…
Amala RajMarch 15, 2023
CampusNewsTop Stories

Students Blown Away by Strong Winds and Falling Trees

On Tuesday afternoon, extreme windy conditions caused multiple trees to fall on campus. One victim to the strong winds: a tree by the bear statue which fell after being buffeted…
Ron FreemanMarch 15, 2023
CommunityNewsTop Stories

How Climate Change Affects M-A Students

This winter, the Bay Area saw several of the largest storms on record. These storms led to power outages, evacuations, closure of parts of the 101, snow on Page Mill…
Cleo RehkopfMarch 15, 2023
CampusCultureEventsNewsTop Stories

International Week: Celebrating M-A’s Diversity

This past week, M-A Leadership hosted its annual International Week. They invited all of the M-A culture clubs to celebrate their heritage and traditions at a vibrant event on the…
Tessa EllingsonMarch 15, 2023
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Bears Doing Big Things

Accomplished alumni share their stories in a weekly column.

  • Finding Connection and Inspiration Through Music With Radio Host, Guitarist, and Activist DeBraun Thomas ‘07 March 27, 2023
  • From Class Clown To Stand-Up Comedian: Francesca Fiorentini ‘01 March 21, 2023
  • “I Win Less, But I Live More”: Iszac Henig ‘18 Embraces Authenticity as a Transgender Athlete March 13, 2023

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  • Finding Connection and Inspiration Through Music With Radio Host, Guitarist, and Activist DeBraun Thomas ‘07 March 27, 2023
  • Bears’ Musical Trip Down to Anaheim March 26, 2023
  • Turning the Tide on TIDE Academy March 29, 2023

Dear Bearby

  • Dear Bearby: Repetitive Relationship February 28, 2023
  • Dear Bearby: Sad Student February 3, 2023
  • Dear Bearby: Flirty Friend December 5, 2022

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