Today: February 14, 2026
Editors-in-Chief
Gaby is a senior in her fourth year of journalism. Beyond her role as Editor-in-Chief, she copy edits and designs for The Mark. She’s covered political rallies, a record-breaking sit-in, board meetings, and more. In her time away from the Chronicle, you can find her on the track or with friends.
Becca is a senior in her third year of journalism. Along with her roles as Editor-in-Chief, she loves to cover local news, political trends, and district board meetings. When not writing or copy editing, she designs layouts for The Mark.
Culture & Features Editor
Rose is a senior in her third year of journalism and serves as Culture & Features Editor. She has written over 25 alumni features and likes covering cultural and political trends, including an article documenting a student social media detox and helping spearhead an editorial on the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA). In her free time, she enjoys pilates, trying new restaurants, and watching shows—preferably created by Shonda Rhimes.
News Editors
Leah is a senior in her second year of journalism. She enjoys covering local news, education, and culture, and is especially proud of her story on affordable housing. In addition to copyediting and designing for The Mark, she volunteers with the Service Learning Center and works as a swim teacher in her free time.
Isabel is a senior in her third year of journalism. Along with covering District board meetings and informing students on school-wide changes as News Editor, she enjoys reporting on detracking, sports, and the hottest new albums. She is proud of her piece on breakthrough PTSD treatment through Stanford anesthesia, and recently authored an article and video detailing a social media detox experiment. Outside the Chronicle, she enjoys writing for GirlTalk Magazine, crocheting outfits, and triathlon training.
Alessandra is a senior in her second year of journalism. She enjoys writing about District policies, M-A athletes, and the crossroads between AI and education. Aside from being a News Editor, she copyedits, helps with the website, and designs for The Mark. In her free time, she likes doing art projects and playing soccer.
Sports Editor
Ben is a senior in his second year of journalism. As sports editor, he covers a variety of sports and oversees the Chronicle's sports page. Ben also plays volleyball for M-A.
Events Editor
Jenna is a senior in her third year of journalism. As Events Editor, she enjoys covering local and school events by talking to people of all ages and backgrounds. Jenna also copy edits and designs for The Mark. Outside of the Chronicle, she writes for InMenlo and plays badminton.
Design Editor
Caitlin is a senior in her second year of journalism. As design editor, she makes designs and leads the design team for The Mark. Outside of designing, she likes to illustrate, copy edit, and write the occasional story.
Social Media Manager
Amari is a senior in her third year of journalism. From reporting a local protests to the best new albums, she covers a bit of everything. When not writing, she designs for The Mark and is the social media manager for the M-A Chronicle.
Copy Editors
Anna is a senior in her second year of journalism. In addition to copyediting, she covers sports games and reviews movies and TV shows. She is in charge of the ongoing college commits story and enjoys sports photography.
Louisa is a junior in her second year of journalism. She co-writes for Bears Doing Big Things, a weekly column featuring alumni, and copy edits. She additionally covers sports, local news, and culture, and is especially proud of her breaking news coverage. Louisa also plays volleyball for M-A.
Siboney is a senior in her second year of journalism. In addition to copyediting and co-writing for the Bears Doing Big Things Column, Siboney likes writing features and covering board meetings. In her free time, Siboney enjoys exploring local trails and expanding her vinyl collection.
Audrey is a senior in her first year of journalism. She is excited to cover a variety of topics, particularly cultural trends.
Alisha is a junior in her second year of journalism. She covers school news and writes features on student athletes. Alisha also writes for the Bears Doing Big Things column featuring M-A alumni. In addition, Alisha enjoys writing opinion pieces and copyediting. She is looking forward to covering more stories related to school and district policy.
Ellie is a junior in her second year of journalism. She enjoys writing about campus life, reviewing media, and covering community issues. Beyond this, she is part of the Chronicle's copy editing team.
Alli is a senior in her second year of journalism. She likes writing about school board meetings and student political participation. Recently she wrote about a "No War on Venezuela" protest. She also copyedits and is a part of the social media team.
Charlie is a junior in his second year of journalism. He enjoys reviewing popular media, covering ICE's impacts on the community, and watching the Oscar's nominees.
Lilia is a junior in her second year of journalism. In addition to running the Chronicle's X, she enjoys writing about current events inside and outside of school as well as exploring campus trends.
Miya is a junior in her second year of journalism. She enjoys covering sports stories, campus culture events, and style watches. Outside of journalism she plays flag football, soccer, and lacrosse.
Staff Writers
Oliver is a sophomore in his second year of journalism. He enjoys writing about sports. In his free time, he plays golf.
Delilah Bellis Rivera is a sophomore and in her second year of journalism. She enjoys culture and new stories. In her spare time, she loves watching horror films and listening music.
Gracie is a sophomore in her first year of journalism. She is interested in writing about sports, current events, and school culture.
Yimeng is a sophomore in her first year of journalism. She loves exploring school culture, local events, and is especially proud of her opinion article on the ethics of true crime. Outside of the Chronicle, she enjoys creative writing and playing badminton.
Lawrence is a junior in his first year of journalism. He is looking forward to learning and writing about culture and sports. In his free time, he enjoys playing with his cats, baking, and playing video games.
Karen is a senior in her first year of journalism. She looks forward to covering local eateries and shops and taking photos. Outside of the Chronicle, she enjoys trying out new desserts, biking, and hanging out with friends.
Eliana is a sophomore in her first year of journalism. She enjoys writing about sports and pop culture events. In her free time, she enjoys playing sports, photography, and hanging out with her friends.
Ilaria Cline is a sophomore in her second year of journalism. She enjoys writing about culture and student life around campus. Recently, she's been loving writing for her new column, Before They Were Bears.
Sarah is a junior in her first year of journalism. She enjoys writing about sports, culture, and designing for The Mark. In her free time, she enjoys playing water polo, lacrosse, and volunteering at the Boys and Girls Club.
Eliza is a junior in her first year of journalism. Besides covering school culture and local events, she enjoys rowing, listening to music, and adventuring with family and friends.
Remy is a freshman in his first year of journalism. In his free time, he enjoys playing basketball and scuba diving. He enjoys writing about sports and looks forward to covering pressing issues in the community.
Niya is a freshman in her first year of journalism She loves covering local news and is especially proud of her coverage on SNAP benefits. She also enjoys reviewing new movies and local restaurants. Outside the Chronicle, she loves dancing competitively and writing and reading romantasy.
Saachi is a sophomore in her first year of journalism. She is one of the staff writers and is exciting to start writing about topics she is the most passionate about, such as opinion pieces as well as breaking news.
Alexa is a junior in her first year of journalism. She loves writing about sports at M-A and is especially proud of her story on the staff vs. student inner tube water polo game and her sports photography. Outside of the Chronicle, she plays basketball for M-A and enjoys spending time in nature.
Koji is a freshman in his first year of journalism. He is excited to write culture and news stories. Outside of the Chronicle, he enjoys debate and hanging out with friends.
Emerson is a sophomore in her first year of journalism. So far she has enjoyed designing layouts for the Mark and covering culture and news stories. She is excited to try more lengthy research stories and opinion pieces. She also enjoys playing sports for M-A and volleyball outside of school.
Nico is a senior in his first year of journalism. He enjoys writing about political events and local news. In his free time, he likes to play music and hang out with friends.
BB is a freshman in her first year of journalism. She enjoys writing about culture on campus and covering sports games. Outside of school, she spends her time playing soccer and doing service in the community.
Aria is a freshman in her first year of journalism. She is excited to cover M-A social and sport events. Outside of the Chronicle, she swims competitively, draws, dances and enjoys her board sports.
Farah Ghajar is a sophomore in her second year of journalism. She enjoys covering news and writing investigative articles examining social and political issues affecting students. Outside of the Chronicle, she plays water polo and enjoys going to the beach with friends.
Melani is a senior in her first year of journalism. She enjoys writing about school culture. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with friends and studying Mandarin.
Leilah is a freshman in her first year of journalism. She enjoys reviewing local restaurants and covering sports games. She is on the dance team and enjoys obsessively making chocolate chip cookies.
Julianne is a sophomore in her first year of journalism. She likes to write news stories about local community issues, school district decisions, and transportation topics such as Caltrain quiet zones. In her free time, she enjoys mountain biking and playing tennis.
Hailey is a senior in her first year of journalism. She enjoys covering protests, school events, and occasionally doing food and album reviews. Outside of the Chronicle she enjoys playing tennis and acting in the school musical.
Austin is a senior in his first year of journalism. He copy edits sports stories and likes to cover politics, news, and sports. Outside of his work for the Chronicle, Austin plays rugby and enjoys a wide variety of outdoor sports.
Gabriella is a senior in her first year of journalism. She plans on covering culture stories, local events, and more. In her free time, Gabriella enjoys trying new coffee shops and hanging out with her friends.
Alex is a junior in her first year of journalism. She loves to cover sports games and events, and is particularly proud of her sports photography and her Guitar Showcase story. She also enjoys designing for the Mark.
Caleigh is a sophomore in her first year of journalism. She is interested in writing about M-A news and culture.
Vesta is a junior in his first year of journalism. Aside from covering board meetings and local events, he enjoys swimming, playing water polo, and talking to friends.
Johanna is a sophomore in her first year of journalism. She enjoys learning about diverse opinions, discovering new sports, and writing the occasional satire. She is particularly proud of her Cooling Landing story. Outside of school, she likes to read trashy fantasy and color.
Leo is a sophomore in his first year of journalism. He enjoys writing sports and culture stores. In his free time he likes to play soccer.
Layla is a freshman in her first year of journalism. She is interested in writing about events and style watches. In her freetime she likes playing flag football and listening to music.
Colin is a sophomore in his second year of journalism. He enjoys covering events, student life, and album reviews. Outside of journalism, he enjoys listening to music, playing video games, and working out.
D'Anjou Paul Libunao is a senior in his third year of journalism. He enjoys writing about cultural spots in the Bay Area and designing for the Mark. Outside of Journalism, he enjoys playing video games.
Lucia is a freshman in her first year of journalism. She enjoys covering culture and local news, and giving M-A students a voice and opinion. Beyond Journalism, she loves collecting LEGO sets, watching Netflix, and playing Pokémon GO.
Grant is a senior in his first year of journalism. He particularly enjoys drawing and designing for the M-A Chronicle and The Mark such as his cowboy illustrations and magazine spread. When the opportunity strikes, he likes writing the occasional album review. If he is not illustrating for the Chronicle, he is painting and developing his portfolio, along with caring for his houseplants when he gets the chance.
Nalin is a freshman in his first year of journalism. He enjoys writing about breaking news, events in the community, politics, and financials of the community. In addition to journalism, Nalin plays water polo and trying new food.
Natasha is a freshman in her first year of journalism. She hopes to write about local culture and school events. She is a part of M-A dance team and dances competitively outside of school.
Milagros is a freshman in her first year of journalism. She is excited to write about culture and events within the community. In her free time, she enjoys listening to music and hanging out with family and friends.
Scottie is a senior in her first year of journalism. She’s looking forward to writing about sport events and culture trends. Outside of class she enjoys reading and listening to music
Lia is a junior in her first year of journalism. She enjoys covering events and featuring the community with photography, as well as designing for the Mark.
Sosi is a freshman in her first year of journalism. She enjoys covering community events and interviewing students for culture stories.
Joe is a senior in his second year of journalism. He writes about a variety of sports games because he loves the entertainment and energy a game can bring. He also plays baseball for M-A.
Julian is a freshman in his first year of journalism. He is eager to write feature stories that highlight people in the community. In his free time, he enjoys playing water polo and spending time in the pool.
Lucia is a freshman in her first year of journalism. She enjoys writing movie reviews, covering school sports games, and she is especially proud of her story on SNAP benefits. Outside of journalism, she enjoys playing soccer, tennis, Model UN, and reading romantasy.
Piper is a junior in her first year of journalism. She likes to cover community events and style watches. Her favorite story she has written so far is, "How Phantom Power is Affecting M-A." In her free time she loves to dance and binge her favorite TV shows.
Brianna is a freshman in her first year of journalism. She enjoys writing stories on M-A sports and athletes, as well as student life around campus. Outside of school, she loves playing volleyball, listening to music, and spending time at the beach.
Shawnak is a senior in his first year of journalism. He enjoys covering education policy and public health and is especially proud of his article on San Mateo County's innovative mosquito control system. Outside the Chronicle, he experiments with barbequing, reading postmodernist philosophy, and going magnet fishing for hidden treasures.
Hana is a sophomore in her second year of journalism. She enjoys writing about culture and school events. Outside of the Chronicle, she is on the M-A Cheer team and likes working on her junk journal.
Lavietani is a freshman in her first year of journalism. She is excited to inform people outside of M-A about our community! She's on the M-A softball team and is excited to cover sport events.
Ivy is a junior in her second year of journalism. Besides writing about how teachers and students manage their lives and school days, she writes opinions and is part of the social media team.
Oliver is a sophomore in his second year of journalism. He enjoys writing about sports. In his free time, he plays golf.
Delilah Bellis Rivera is a sophomore and in her second year of journalism. She enjoys culture and new stories. In her spare time, she loves watching horror films and listening music.
Gracie is a sophomore in her first year of journalism. She is interested in writing about sports, current events, and school culture.
Yimeng is a sophomore in her first year of journalism. She loves exploring school culture, local events, and is especially proud of her opinion article on the ethics of true crime. Outside of the Chronicle, she enjoys creative writing and playing badminton.
Lawrence is a junior in his first year of journalism. He is looking forward to learning and writing about culture and sports. In his free time, he enjoys playing with his cats, baking, and playing video games.
Karen is a senior in her first year of journalism. She looks forward to covering local eateries and shops and taking photos. Outside of the Chronicle, she enjoys trying out new desserts, biking, and hanging out with friends.
Eliana is a sophomore in her first year of journalism. She enjoys writing about sports and pop culture events. In her free time, she enjoys playing sports, photography, and hanging out with her friends.
Ilaria Cline is a sophomore in her second year of journalism. She enjoys writing about culture and student life around campus. Recently, she's been loving writing for her new column, Before They Were Bears.
Sarah is a junior in her first year of journalism. She enjoys writing about sports, culture, and designing for The Mark. In her free time, she enjoys playing water polo, lacrosse, and volunteering at the Boys and Girls Club.
Eliza is a junior in her first year of journalism. Besides covering school culture and local events, she enjoys rowing, listening to music, and adventuring with family and friends.
Remy is a freshman in his first year of journalism. In his free time, he enjoys playing basketball and scuba diving. He enjoys writing about sports and looks forward to covering pressing issues in the community.
Niya is a freshman in her first year of journalism She loves covering local news and is especially proud of her coverage on SNAP benefits. She also enjoys reviewing new movies and local restaurants. Outside the Chronicle, she loves dancing competitively and writing and reading romantasy.
Saachi is a sophomore in her first year of journalism. She is one of the staff writers and is exciting to start writing about topics she is the most passionate about, such as opinion pieces as well as breaking news.
Alexa is a junior in her first year of journalism. She loves writing about sports at M-A and is especially proud of her story on the staff vs. student inner tube water polo game and her sports photography. Outside of the Chronicle, she plays basketball for M-A and enjoys spending time in nature.
Koji is a freshman in his first year of journalism. He is excited to write culture and news stories. Outside of the Chronicle, he enjoys debate and hanging out with friends.
Emerson is a sophomore in her first year of journalism. So far she has enjoyed designing layouts for the Mark and covering culture and news stories. She is excited to try more lengthy research stories and opinion pieces. She also enjoys playing sports for M-A and volleyball outside of school.
Nico is a senior in his first year of journalism. He enjoys writing about political events and local news. In his free time, he likes to play music and hang out with friends.
BB is a freshman in her first year of journalism. She enjoys writing about culture on campus and covering sports games. Outside of school, she spends her time playing soccer and doing service in the community.
Aria is a freshman in her first year of journalism. She is excited to cover M-A social and sport events. Outside of the Chronicle, she swims competitively, draws, dances and enjoys her board sports.
Farah Ghajar is a sophomore in her second year of journalism. She enjoys covering news and writing investigative articles examining social and political issues affecting students. Outside of the Chronicle, she plays water polo and enjoys going to the beach with friends.
Melani is a senior in her first year of journalism. She enjoys writing about school culture. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with friends and studying Mandarin.
Leilah is a freshman in her first year of journalism. She enjoys reviewing local restaurants and covering sports games. She is on the dance team and enjoys obsessively making chocolate chip cookies.
Julianne is a sophomore in her first year of journalism. She likes to write news stories about local community issues, school district decisions, and transportation topics such as Caltrain quiet zones. In her free time, she enjoys mountain biking and playing tennis.
Hailey is a senior in her first year of journalism. She enjoys covering protests, school events, and occasionally doing food and album reviews. Outside of the Chronicle she enjoys playing tennis and acting in the school musical.
Austin is a senior in his first year of journalism. He copy edits sports stories and likes to cover politics, news, and sports. Outside of his work for the Chronicle, Austin plays rugby and enjoys a wide variety of outdoor sports.
Gabriella is a senior in her first year of journalism. She plans on covering culture stories, local events, and more. In her free time, Gabriella enjoys trying new coffee shops and hanging out with her friends.
Alex is a junior in her first year of journalism. She loves to cover sports games and events, and is particularly proud of her sports photography and her Guitar Showcase story. She also enjoys designing for the Mark.
Caleigh is a sophomore in her first year of journalism. She is interested in writing about M-A news and culture.
Vesta is a junior in his first year of journalism. Aside from covering board meetings and local events, he enjoys swimming, playing water polo, and talking to friends.
Johanna is a sophomore in her first year of journalism. She enjoys learning about diverse opinions, discovering new sports, and writing the occasional satire. She is particularly proud of her Cooling Landing story. Outside of school, she likes to read trashy fantasy and color.
Niklas is a senior at M-A. This is his second year in journalism. He hopes to write about local events and politics. In his free time, Niklas enjoys going to the San Francisco MoMA & reading The Atlantic.
Leo is a sophomore in his first year of journalism. He enjoys writing sports and culture stores. In his free time he likes to play soccer.
Layla is a freshman in her first year of journalism. She is interested in writing about events and style watches. In her freetime she likes playing flag football and listening to music.
Colin is a sophomore in his second year of journalism. He enjoys covering events, student life, and album reviews. Outside of journalism, he enjoys listening to music, playing video games, and working out.
D'Anjou Paul Libunao is a senior in his third year of journalism. He enjoys writing about cultural spots in the Bay Area and designing for the Mark. Outside of Journalism, he enjoys playing video games.
Lucia is a freshman in her first year of journalism. She enjoys covering culture and local news, and giving M-A students a voice and opinion. Beyond Journalism, she loves collecting LEGO sets, watching Netflix, and playing Pokémon GO.
Grant is a senior in his first year of journalism. He particularly enjoys drawing and designing for the M-A Chronicle and The Mark such as his cowboy illustrations and magazine spread. When the opportunity strikes, he likes writing the occasional album review. If he is not illustrating for the Chronicle, he is painting and developing his portfolio, along with caring for his houseplants when he gets the chance.
Nalin is a freshman in his first year of journalism. He enjoys writing about breaking news, events in the community, politics, and financials of the community. In addition to journalism, Nalin plays water polo and trying new food.
Natasha is a freshman in her first year of journalism. She hopes to write about local culture and school events. She is a part of M-A dance team and dances competitively outside of school.
Milagros is a freshman in her first year of journalism. She is excited to write about culture and events within the community. In her free time, she enjoys listening to music and hanging out with family and friends.
Scottie is a senior in her first year of journalism. She’s looking forward to writing about sport events and culture trends. Outside of class she enjoys reading and listening to music
Lia is a junior in her first year of journalism. She enjoys covering events and featuring the community with photography, as well as designing for the Mark.
Sosi is a freshman in her first year of journalism. She enjoys covering community events and interviewing students for culture stories.
Joe is a senior in his second year of journalism. He writes about a variety of sports games because he loves the entertainment and energy a game can bring. He also plays baseball for M-A.
Julian is a freshman in his first year of journalism. He is eager to write feature stories that highlight people in the community. In his free time, he enjoys playing water polo and spending time in the pool.
Lucia is a freshman in her first year of journalism. She enjoys writing movie reviews, covering school sports games, and she is especially proud of her story on SNAP benefits. Outside of journalism, she enjoys playing soccer, tennis, Model UN, and reading romantasy.
Piper is a junior in her first year of journalism. She likes to cover community events and style watches. Her favorite story she has written so far is, "How Phantom Power is Affecting M-A." In her free time she loves to dance and binge her favorite TV shows.
Brianna is a freshman in her first year of journalism. She enjoys writing stories on M-A sports and athletes, as well as student life around campus. Outside of school, she loves playing volleyball, listening to music, and spending time at the beach.
Shawnak is a senior in his first year of journalism. He enjoys covering education policy and public health and is especially proud of his article on San Mateo County's innovative mosquito control system. Outside the Chronicle, he experiments with barbequing, reading postmodernist philosophy, and going magnet fishing for hidden treasures.
Hana is a sophomore in her second year of journalism. She enjoys writing about culture and school events. Outside of the Chronicle, she is on the M-A Cheer team and likes working on her junk journal.
Lavietani is a freshman in her first year of journalism. She is excited to inform people outside of M-A about our community! She's on the M-A softball team and is excited to cover sport events.
Ivy is a junior in her second year of journalism. Besides writing about how teachers and students manage their lives and school days, she writes opinions and is part of the social media team.