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On the 2024 ballot is Measure U, a bond that would raise money for the Menlo Park School District.

Measure U seeks to improve Menlo Park schools amidst controversy

Samantha Kelley, Staff Writer November 1, 2024

Measure U is a bond measure that seeks to allow the Menlo Park School District to issue bonds for school funding. The estimated amount that the bond will raise is a maximum of 123.6 million dollars. Argument...

Candidates answered questions prepared by the moderators as well as audience-submitted questions.

Fact check: Area B trustee candidates at Oct. 10 candidate forum

Elliot Hopkins, Beat Editor October 15, 2024

All six Sequoia Union High School District (SUHSD) board trustee candidates in the upcoming election answered questions about their campaigns and goals on Oct. 10. The event was hosted by the Almanac in...

Meet the candidates running for the Area B trustee position in the upcoming school board election.

Meet the Area B trustee candidates in the upcoming school board election

Kailyn Holty, Co-Editor-in-Chief October 9, 2024

As election day approaches, three candidates have thrown their hat into the ring for the trustee Area B seat on the Sequoia Union High School (SUHSD) Board: Summit Prep executive director Mary Beth Thompson,...

Former President Trump's arrest leaves many people shocked and questioning the state of our political system.

The future of our political system

Jaiedenn Dolan, Beat Editor October 19, 2023

With the recent news about former president Donald Trump’s arrest, Woodside students and teachers reflect upon the possible impact it’s having on our political system. Former President Trump faces...

The Supreme Court struck down affirmative action last June in a 6-3 vote.

With Affirmative Action Overturned, Students Reflect

Patrick Van Hoven, Managing Editor September 21, 2023

In the wake of the Supreme Court’s overturning of affirmative action, the college admissions landscape, and students' perception of it, is changing.  On June 29, 2023, the Supreme Court struck down...

With Roe v. Wade being overturned, younger generations are the first ones to experience the consequences.

Abortions Restrictions Creates Education Limitations

Jaiedenn Dolan, Beat Editor September 15, 2023

With the overturn of Roe v. Wade leaving the right to abortion in the hands of the state governments, many students are facing a new layer of complications when applying to colleges.  On June 24th,...

Crystal Leach has been selected as the new superintendent.

District chooses Crystal Leach for superintendent position

Patrick Van Hoven, Managing Editor March 24, 2023

After the unexpected exodus of previous superintendent Darnise Williams, the Sequoia Union High School District board has chosen Crystal Leach as the new superintendent  Former superintendent Darnise...

Mifepristone can be used to end pregnancy for up to 10 weeks.

Abortion access under further threat

Ollie O'Toole, Staff Writer March 13, 2023

Popular abortion drug Mifepristone could be made illegal nationwide as a result of a court case in Texas. The ruling of federal judge Matthew Kacsmaryk of the Northern District of Texas on this case...

AP African American Studies is a new proposed course, which, according to the College Board, "examines the diversity of African American experiences through direct encounters with authentic and varied sources"

Florida bans AP African American Studies from schools, prompting curriculum changes and backlash

Conrad Berke, Beat Editor March 1, 2023

Florida’s Department of Education (FDOE) recently announced the rejection of a proposed Advanced Placement African American Studies class by the College Board, with Florida press secretary Bryan Griffin...

Students discuss how they view political conversations and engaging in political topics.

Students consider participation in political conversations

Jaiedenn Dolan, Beat Editor January 27, 2023

Many teenagers have shown increased resistance to bringing up political topics with their peers due to the rising division between the two political parties.  It can also be challenging to partake...

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