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Viewpoint: Have County Supervisors broken their promise to area youth?

Recently, The San Mateo County Supervisors voted to delay their promise to area youth. Their decision to suddenly remove the promised baseball and youth sports

by Ron Snow
on March 23, 2023

From a Teen’s Perspective: My ultimate library

Reading is one of my favorite and most valuable hobbies. Since I was little, I have always loved diving into a new story filled with

by Dylan Lanier
on March 20, 2023

From a Teen’s Perspective: Lessons from my dog

I have a dog named Tucker (pictured).  And yes, he is undoubtedly the cutest creature to ever exist. I spend a lot of time with

by Dylan Lanier
on March 13, 2023

Learn about the climate action petition to be presented to Menlo Park City Council

Menlo Park residents have been experiencing clear evidence of the climate crisis, including prolonged droughts, devastating wildfires, scorching heat waves on the one hand, and

by Linh Dan
on March 9, 2023

From a Teen’s Perspective: The music revolution

I listen to a lot of music. And when I say a lot, I mean a lot. On the way to school, while I run,

by Dylan Lanier
on March 6, 2023

From a Teen’s Perspective: Let’s talk traveling with family

This past week was Mid-Winter Break for Menlo-Atherton High School students like myself. And while some people enjoyed cozy stay-cations, many of us ventured beyond

by Dylan Lanier
on February 27, 2023

Q&A with Allen Weiner on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the Laws of War

One year ago today, on February 24, 2022, Russian troops invaded Ukraine, embarking on an unprovoked military aggression against an independent European country — sparking

by Contributed Content
on February 24, 2023

From a Teen’s Perspective: Dealing with college admission stress

It’s that time of year again: No, not Pisces season. College acceptance — and rejection — season. At M-A, the energy is electric, and not

by Dylan Lanier
on February 20, 2023

Viewpoint: The power of love at first sight

My colleagues chuckle when I confess it. My mum stares at me as if I told her that I have just seen an alien drop

by Emanuele Lugli
on February 14, 2023

From a Teen Perspective: How to celebrate Valentine’s Day

Tomorrow millions of people around the world will celebrate Valentine’s Day, 24 hours devoted to everything love and romance. And while many people will be

by Dylan Lanier
on February 13, 2023