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Bear Bites: Savor Sea-to-Table Freshness at Clark's Oyster Bar
Situated in the heart of Downtown Menlo Park, Clark's Oyster Bar offers an upscale dining experience featuring some of the freshest seafood in the area. As the fifth establishment of the Clark's chain, it transforms the former Ann's Coffee Shop into a bright and airy eatery adorned with East-Coast inspired marine decor that compliments the elegant bar and patio spaces.
The National Scholastic Press Association honored the M-A Chronicle on April 26 as one of thirteen recipients of the 2025 Online Pacemaker Award, one of the highest honors in high school journalism. "We've continuously worked to perfect our grammatical standards, polish our article flow, and make sure our photos look sharp, so it's gratifying to receive this award and see the thousands of hours editors and journalists have put in being recognized," Editor-in-Chief Celine Chien said.
Clearing the Smoke: Confronting Realities of Quitting Vaping
7.8% of high schoolers-over 1.2 million students- used e-cigarettes in 2024. Within this group is an overlooked subset: those who are trying to quit. Whether quitting is motivated by a New Year's resolution or struggling to breathe at sports practice, many teenagers find themselves desperately attempting to end their addictions. But nicotine is notoriously addictive, and an overwhelming majority of students interviewed reported failing their attempts to quit.
Inspiring ‘It Girls’ You Should Know
If today’s copy-and-paste influencers aren’t inspiring your personal style, it’s time to get off social media and turn to a new realm of icons. These ‘It girls’ shine for their effortlessly cool nature, eccentric style, and captivating charisma. Discover your next muse among these legendary names. Often dubbed “the It-girl to end all It-girls,” Chloë Sevigny exudes charm and confidence.
How the PCRC Transformed Conflict Mediation at M-A
When students returned to M-A after the COVID-19 pandemic, student conflicts on campus noticeably increased. The number of fights between students surged during this immediate post-lockdown period, sparking concerns over student safety. M-A’s administration swiftly addressed this issue through multiple initiatives implemented to improve security.
New Bears and New Beginnings at Freshman Orientation
Leadership enthusiastically welcomed incoming Bears to campus with an action-packed freshman orientation the day before school officially began. The day kicked off in Ayers Gym, where the bear mascot riled up the crowd by tossing free shirts and candy to new students. This was followed by a punchy routine by the dance team. The energy only amplified after the football team performed a ceremonial dance known as the Haka.
Student Musicians Storm the Stage in M-A's 20th Annual Battle of the Bands
On Friday, Leadership hosted its 20th annual Battle of the Bands on the Green. Students and families gathered on the grass to enjoy live music, barbecue, and baked goods. Eleven talented groups of students competed, with acts ranging from jazz to rock. The three judges—photography teacher Sarah Frivold, band director William Flaherty, and ceramics teacher Michael Burton-Tilson—decided the winning team, whose prize will be a performance at the Spring Rally.
M-A Bands and Orchestra Win Big at Music Festival in Anaheim
On Thursday, April 17th, M-A’s Jazz Bands, Concert Band, and Orchestra traveled down to Anaheim to compete in WorldStrides’ Heritage Music Festival. The event featured over a dozen ensembles from all over the country, from Alaska to Mississippi, all competing to wow a panel of expert judges. The result was M-A dominance, with the Bears taking home nearly every award they could win.
Opinion: We Need to Rethink Our Feminist Icons
Many consider the most important feminist activists of our time to be famous women in pop culture, such as Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, and Lady Gaga. Many singers, actresses, and other celebrities aim to empower women and advocate for their rights and opportunities. Oftentimes they receive rightful praise for this behavior, as we need people in the public eye to highlight women’s issues.
Exploring Vape Culture at M-A
Whether it’s in a bathroom stall during brunch or behind the bleachers at a football game, vaping at school is a persistent phenomenon, but not a new one. The alluring cigarettes of the ‘90s have morphed into fruit-scented plastic pods of highly-addictive nicotine, commonly found in the hands of high school students. Both on and off campus, students huddle together and mindlessly pass around e-cigarettes, taking hits between sentences without a second thought.
Bears Without Borders Hosts Tongan Language Learning Workshop
On Jan. 21, Bears Without Borders hosted a free Tongan language learning workshop for M-A students and staff. Founded in 2009, Bears Without Borders is a nonprofit organization that aims to connect students to Tongan culture through charity work and missions to the Kingdom of Tonga. Founder Mele Fifita and her partner Jesse returned to M-A after college in hopes of creating an opportunity for kids to give back.
Boys Basketball Improves to 7-0 Against Palo Alto
Photo credits to Bob Dahlberg On Saturday afternoon, the boys’ basketball team secured an easy victory against the Palo Alto (Paly) Vikings, with a final score of 61-42. While M-A held a short lead for the majority of the game, at times the score was neck and neck. After eight minutes in, the teams were tied at 12-12. However after Paly missed a three-pointer, sophomore Jacob Sutton got possession of the ball and drove it down the court for a swift layup.
Bear Bites: Che Fico’s Journey from San Francisco to Menlo Park
Che Fico, known for its innovative Italian cuisine, opened a Menlo Park location in Springline along El Camino this November. Following the hefty success of its San Francisco counterpart that debuted in 2018, the new Menlo Park establishment continues to uphold Che Fico’s reputation as a staple for pasta lovers. Customers have already started to rave about the engaged customer service and contemporary ambiance. As one of three restaurants in the complex, Che Fico stands out.
M-A Drama Shines in Fall Production
M-A Drama’s 2023 fall production, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, premiered this past weekend. The story, based on a 2003 novel by Mark Haddon of the same title, follows 15-year-old Christopher Boone as he investigates the mysterious murder of his neighbor’s dog. Boone, played by sophomore Kealy Bryman, is a neurodivergent character and a mathematical genius, but ill-equipped to handle social situations.
Boys and Girls Cross-Country Dominate PAL Finals
On Saturday, both the boys and girls cross-country teams achieved outstanding success at the Peninsula Athletic League (PAL) Championship. M-A secured the victory with a score of 50 points, over 35 fewer than the runner up, Carlmont. Senior Tatum Olesen took first place for the girls, followed by fellow seniors Annie Pflaum in third, Sofia Melani in 13th, and Cleo Rehkopf* in 15th.
Trick-or-Treat Street Kicks off Halloweekend
All images courtesy of Allegra Hoddie. BOO! Trick-or-Treat Street (TOTS) was back this spooky season! Every year, the M-A community gathers to create a safe trick-or-treating environment for little ones and their parents to enjoy. Sporting adorable costumes, kids aged ten and under enjoyed candy, games, prizes, and more. M-A clubs volunteered to decorate classrooms and hand out candy to trick-or-treaters. Various wings across campus transported trick-or-treaters into vivid, haunted landscapes.
Style Watch: Hottest Trends at M-A
While M-A is certainly a hub of unique styles, it is safe to say that students also take part in their fair share of trends. Capturing inspiration everywhere from TikTok to Instagram to Pinterest, you’ll see parallels in students’ outfits across campus. The trend cycle moves quickly, so here’s a glimpse into the hottest of October ‘23. The Hydro Flask craze of 2019 has resurfaced, this time in the form of Stanley Cups.
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