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From a Teen’s Perspective: My favorite “life hack”

I’ve never really found a “life hack” that stuck with me. It seems like everyday I watch videos of influencers telling me about the best

by Dylan Lanier
on January 16, 2024

From a Teen’s Perspective: We made it! Now what?

To all my fellow high school seniors out there, I think we need to give ourselves a massive pat on the back. After the stress

by Dylan Lanier
on January 9, 2024

From a Teen’s Perspective: Dealing with writer’s block

People sometimes ask me how I’m able to come up with an idea for this column and write an article every week. And the truth

by Dylan Lanier
on January 4, 2024

From a Teen’s Perspective: (Rightly) crashing into adulthood

It’s official: I’m an adult. As of last Wednesday, I can vote, buy a lottery ticket, and, as my mom loves to mention, go to

by Dylan Lanier
on December 26, 2023

New preliminary application for development of former Sunset magazine site has been filed

Emails Menlo Park City Council member Jen Wolosin: Last night the City updated its Builder's Remedy FAQ with information about a new prelimanary development application

by Linda Hubbard
on December 15, 2023

From a Teen’s Perspective: The real holiday magic

Happy holidays, everyone! We have just entered the wonderful season of tinsel-trimmed trees, (literally) heartwarming hot cocoa, and gifts, gifts galore. It’s hard to resist

by Dylan Lanier
on December 12, 2023

From a Teen’s Perspective: A fun-damental shift

Humans are social animals. Our identities are tied to our relationships. How we exist within our community often defines who we are. And yet I

by Dylan Lanier
on December 5, 2023

From a Teen’s Perspective: A celebration of life

I’m writing this in a Starbucks while the light turns to gold and hits the trees at a diagonal slant. Shadows are climbing their way

by Dylan Lanier
on November 29, 2023

From a Teen’s Perspective: No more “bad days”

We all know the feeling: You wake up and your hair’s a mess, your favorite t-shirt is nowhere to be found, you don’t have time

by Dylan Lanier
on November 21, 2023

From a Teen’s Perspective: Three alternatives to “How was your day?” for parents

It’s 3:00 pm. I walk through the front door and sling my backpack down with a sigh before heading into the kitchen for a much-needed

by Dylan Lanier
on November 14, 2023