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Articles by Lia Nadav
Mountain View’s Ames Research Center Instrumental to Artemis II Mission
Four astronauts launched into deep space from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Wednesday, April 1. Their mission lasted 10 days, during which the Orion spacecraft traveled around the Moon and back to Earth. The mission is NASA’s second in the series of Artemis missions, the first of which orbited the Moon uncrewed. The Artemis program aims to land humans on the Moon by 2028, the first time since the Apollo missions over 50 years ago.
Satire: Community Rocked by Mysterious Midnight Awakening
After facing a rude awakening at around 1:41 a.m. early Thursday morning, students arrived at school disoriented, spooked, and tired. Conspiracy theories ran wild over the source of the mysterious mass awakening as students discovered others had a similar experience. Panic and fear continue to grip the community as no new discoveries have been made. "I didn't think it was too weird until all my friends were talking about how tired they were.
Jazz Band Shines at Coffeehouse Performance
M-A's Jazz Ensemble and Jazz II classes delivered a rhythmic, jazzy, and lively performance in the PAC Cafe on Tuesday night. Parents, students, and community members enjoyed donuts, cookies, and other snacks as Jazz students showcased their hard work from the year. The concert kicked off with a performance from Jazz II of "Centerpiece" by Harry "Sweets" Edison. The band's director, William Flaherty, introduced the band as they impressed the audience with their complex harmonies and full sound.
Students' Favorite Throwback Movies
Ferris Bueller's Day Off Senior Aidan Sharp was too young to remember the first time he watched Ferris Bueller's Day Off, a cult classic following charismatic high school senior Ferris Bueller as he skips school for a one-day journey exploring Chicago's landmarks, with his school's principal on his trail. "It's a really funny movie and it reminds me of high school," Sharp, who is now the same age as Bueller, said.
Halloween - M-A Chronicle
Whether it be an elaborate getup or a simple onesie, Halloween inspires students to show off their creativity and style. Students sported their different looks to school, celebrating the spooky spirit on Friday. Junior Calvin Blanford dressed up as 49ers' mascot Sourdough Sam. "It's a fun way to show your school spirit and have a good time," he said.
Students Share Un-bear-able DMV Experiences
Has anyone ever had a good experience at the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)? Between long wait times, missing paperwork, and the occasional food spill, students can agree-the DMV is the place where happiness goes to die. Students shared their DMV horror stories, each worse than the last. While everyone knows the DMV can mean long hours of waiting, junior Marco Palacios had a particularly grueling experience.
Fire Department Celebrates 25th Annual Pancake Breakfast
The Menlo Park Fire Department hosted its 25th Annual Pancake Breakfast on Saturday morning. Locals came together for fun games, impressive firefighter demonstrations, and delicious pancakes. Families dressed up in Halloween costumes and fire hats to meet their local firefighters and experience rescue simulations, face painting, food, and every child's dream-climbing onto a fire truck.
Menlo Park Farmers Market Enters Its 34th Year of Community Building and Service
Every Sunday morning, the parking lot behind downtown Menlo Park transforms into a lively community center as people flock to purchase fresh produce and groceries for the week. Since the Menlo Park Farmers Market opened in 1992, it has become a staple weekend activity for local residents. The peaceful rhythm of live music creates a relaxing atmosphere as customers and vendors enjoy the market's unique offerings each week.
Hair - M-A Chronicle
Between dye, styling products, updos, and natural looks, hair can be a striking accessory that allows students to show off their unique personalities. Let's take a look at some of the expressive styles worn by students. Sophomore Sarai Rodriguez sported a purple and magenta balayage inspired by Raven from the animated TV show Teen Titans. "I was scrolling when I saw Raven pop up, and I was already trying to get rid of black," she said.
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