Cameron Maeda Honolulu, Hawai‘i–Nearly a year after the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak as a global pandemic, Bloomberg has reported that more than 176 million individuals worldwide […]
The U.S. Has Officially Rejoined the Paris Agreement — Here’s What You Should Know
Sion Hovsepian The United States rejoined the Paris Agreement on February 19, 2021, in a worldwide effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions after former President Donald Trump withdrew in 2019. The Paris […]
Menlo College’s Food Service Makeover
Sylvia Tarantino ATHERTON, Calif. — On January 20, as Joe Biden was inaugurated President of the United States, a case of COVID-19 was identified among the Menlo College dining hall staff. Food […]
Menlo College International Students in the COVID-19 Pandemic
Alix Pommier ATHERTON, Calif. — The COVID-19 pandemic has brought many difficulties for international students at Menlo College, from time zone challenges to isolation and uncertainty of their immigration status, highlighting the […]
Menlo Students Navigate the Ups & Downs of Staying Remote
Sion Hovsepian ATHERTON, Calif. — In almost a year of virtual classes at Silicon Valley-based Menlo College, the pandemic has brought up unique challenges to its diverse student body. It was March […]
Amy Coney Barrett
Samael McCormick On October 26th, my mom, grandma, and I sat in front of the TV as Amy Coney Barrett was confirmed into the Supreme Court. I sat in silent disbelief while […]
Dear Great Grandpa
Brianna Valentine (12 November 1960) Ma, Professor Micheal has hit me once again. I am not sure how much longer I can stay at this Academy; I will try to run away. […]
We Need to Talk
Samael McCormick Recently, there has been more talk about racism and inequality– both at Menlo and around the country. The deaths of innocent black men and women at the police and government’s […]
Let’s talk about… Money
Diana Guardado Who can invest in the stock market? An amazing question to kick off today’s chat. According to Menlo College’s “International Student Page,” our family of Oaks is comprised of nearly […]
Dear White People
Brianna Valentine Dear White People, I grew up in the suburbs so I’m like, totally not racist, in fact, some of my best friends are white. But I mean, you guys can […]