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Articles by Penelope Chapman
Cafe Zoë and Neighborhood Pizza Guy Are a Dynamically Delicious Duo
Cafe Zoë, a beloved local coffee spot in the Willows, is a pleasantly welcoming space to enjoy high-quality coffee, fresh baked goods, open-mic nights for aspiring artists, and warm smiles from staff.
Flip Phones Still Promote Superficial Concert Experiences
Are the flip phones that have suddenly become apparent in concert settings reasonable?
The Music Moment: The Tortured Poets Department by Taylor Swift
On Friday, Taylor Swift released The Tortured Poets Department, her wildly anticipated 11th studio album. Excluding the 16 tracks released as part of a surprise double album, this project is no competition for her classics like Fearless, folklore, and 1989.
Andytown is In Town
Andytown’s food and drinks make it the perfect go-to destination before school. On El Camino, in the newly established Springline development, resides the cozy yet classy coffee and breakfast shop of Andytown. Located less than a mile away from M-A, the cafe is a convenient stop to pick up a morning latte, sweet matcha, or breakfast sandwich before school. The aroma of freshly-brewed coffee and warm pastries greet customers as they enter the shop.
Plant-Powered Students and Teachers
An increasing number of students and teachers have adopted more plant-based lifestyles. In a time where more mindful eating is gaining momentum, veganism has become increasingly popular, including within the student and faculty body at Menlo-Atherton. Veganism has received some backlash, but it is important to recognize that plant-based eating isn’t a dietary fad gone viral; rather, it’s a lifestyle rooted in health, ethical, and environmental considerations.
Dancing with Heart and Heritage: Baile Folklórico Club
This year, sophomore Ashley Arellano restarted Baile Folklórico, a Latin-American dancing club. She explained, “I started it because I wanted to show people our culture, what we do as dancers, and how we support each other as friends.” Baile Folkórico, or “folkloric dance,” is inspired by folk culture in Latin America. The club meets at Flextime and lunch to prepare performances for upcoming events, for example M-A’s Día de Los Muertos festival or the Homecoming Rally.
The Music Moment: the rest by boygenius
Less than six months after the release of their critically acclaimed debut album the record, boygenius band members Lucy Dacus, Phoebe Bridgers, and Julien Baker made a musical comeback with their new EP, the rest on October 13th, which contains songs that were scrapped from their recent album the record. The EP is brief, consisting of merely four tracks that make up just over twelve minutes of music.
The Music Moment: Sufjan Stevens' Vulnerable New Album "Javelin"
Grade: A Singer and songwriter Sufjan Stevens, famed for the remarkable versatility within his music, is similar to a chameleon with his ability to fluctuate his way through a wide array of musical landscapes. On October 6th, Stevens released his tenth studio album, Javelin, a brief yet articulately beautiful series of ten tracks.
Starbucks' Best Fall Drinks
Autumn is finally upon us, meaning that Starbucks has officially re-added its selection of fall-themed drinks to the menu. The yearly wave of drink reviews has been making its way across social media, and these drinks have received great praise, but do all of them really live up to the hype?
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