AP test season is officially in full swing, meaning masses of students are scrambling to study and prepare. It can be difficult to find the…
Ellie HultgrenMay 11, 2021
Design by Amelia Wu Free public education is something often taken for granted. It is remarkable that our society has decided that regardless of a…
The Editorial BoardApril 4, 2021
Illustration by Ashley Trail At my middle school, East Palo Alto Phoenix Academy, I felt at home since the majority of students were Latinos, like…
Tiffany ValenciaApril 1, 2021
Written by Jane White and Annie Wagner While taking the SAT or ACT has practically been a rite of passage for college-bound high school students…
Jane WhiteMarch 24, 2021
Netflix’s new documentary, Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admissions Scandal, unpacks the infamous college admissions scandal that resulted in nationwide anger over unqualified admissions to…
Ally MedirattaMarch 22, 2021
Written by Brianna Aguayo and Marlene Arroyo On March 18th, Lana Del Rey released her highly anticipated seventh studio album titled, Chemtrails Over The Country…
Brianna AguayoMarch 21, 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
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
Read an opposing opinion here. My freshman year, I participated in a new experiment designed to increase integration in our vastly diverse but equally segregated…
Sathvik NoriJanuary 26, 2021
Editor's Note: The following is a student submission from Andrew Fahey, a senior at M-A. Read the opposing opinion here In my opinion, the combination…
Andrew FaheyJanuary 26, 2021
As the first semester came to an end, students look back on the highs and lows of the unprecedented semester. Though no one could have…
Grace HinshawJanuary 23, 2021
None of us could have seen 2020 coming. As the first full semester of distance learning comes to a close, this year’s seniors have missed…
Emily XiDecember 17, 2020
The college application process can be daunting, but fortunately, there are many things you can do to help the process go a little bit more…
Triana DevauxDecember 15, 2020
The global pandemic has forced musical artists to postpone tour dates indefinitely, some singers have turned to virtual performances. As a concert lover, I finally…
Izzy LeakeNovember 12, 2020
Although I appreciate Proposition 16’s intention of promoting diversity, as a Latina, I don’t think that affirmative action is the best approach. Affirmative action heightens…
Tiffany ValenciaNovember 2, 2020
Editors Note: Click here for a dissenting opinion on Proposition 16 by guest writer Tiffany Valencia If passed on November 3rd, Proposition 16 would overturn…
The Editorial BoardNovember 1, 2020
California State Proposition 18 contends that 17 year olds who will be 18 in time for the general election should be permitted to vote in…
Violet TaylorOctober 9, 2020
Junior Ally Mediratta opened her phone to 12 Instagram direct messages the day after Kobe Bryant died. She had posted to her Instagram story about…
The Editorial BoardSeptember 1, 2020
