It’s important to recognize passions, parents, privilege
My eyes blur as I get a headache, stressing over feeling behind on school and extracurriculars. When I take a look around me, I feel overwhelmed by what everyone else is doing: robotics, sports, Speech...
View ArticleAdvice offered for future students
Students lay scattered in haphazard clumps on the luscious lawn of the quad, shielding their eyes from bright rays of sunlight. On the side, four seniors partake in an intense game of spikeball,...
View ArticleA thorough walkthrough of the renovated tower building
Since the summer of 2022 until a few weeks ago, our campus was noticeably incomplete without its key structure: the Tower Building which was being renovated. In addition to accommodating important...
View ArticleHouse music makes resurgence in pop culture
With the rhythmic thump of bass drums and hisses of snares, senior Clare Antonow finds herself immersed in an electric atmosphere, the crowd filling the Cow Palace Arena in San Francisco with cheers....
View ArticleArt students illuminate campus with diverse creativity
Among the student body lies many artists. These three artists in particular use their art to express creativity, passion and find stress relief. Ivy Lee An Apple pencil gently taps on an iPad as...
View ArticleVolunteer work provides multiple benefits
As a seventh-grade student carefully tries to decipher difficult algebra problems, sophomore Suzie Mondragon quickly answers to guide the student. Mondragon is helping this student as a volunteer for...
View ArticleNew math teacher uses passion for music to interact with students, grow...
As sleep-deprived students slowly file into the brightly lit classroom, the latest album of the week — handpicked by math teacher Alexander Dade from his giant vinyl collection — blasts from the...
View ArticleK-pop, K-culture skyrocket in popularity globally
The moment the school bell rings for lunch, the dance studio transforms into a stage for senior William Tu, as the rest of the students of the K-pop club gather to dance. The room buzzes with...
View Article‘It Ends with Us’: is it worth the watch?
This fall, grab your best girl friends or your toxic boyfriend and go see “It Ends With Us.” Maybe wear your favorite floral prints or bring five tissue boxes because the film is an emotional...
View Article24 Hours in Palo Alto: a local’s guide
Writer’s note: This column was inspired by The New York Times’ “36 Hours” travel series. Whether you’re a local or just a passing by, Palo Alto offers something unique for everyone in the span of the...
View ArticleCat adoption center opens in Stanford Shopping Center
Near the outskirts of Stanford Shopping Center’s vine-lined corridors, crowds of people line up in front of Mini Cat Town, a new cat adoption center. Framed with tall glass windows, cat toys are...
View ArticleCar usage normalized amongst students
As the bell rings, crowds of students rush out of their classrooms, creating stampedes in the parking lots. Starting her car, junior Keerthi Raj attempts to back out. She slows down, being cautious of...
View ArticleChanges over the past few years are a mixed bag
As I walked into my first class on the first day of school this year, nothing seems out of the ordinary. The chairs were there and so were the tables. The carpet was still intact, which is great. It’s...
View ArticleThe immigrant experience
With the promise of the American dream and full of optimism, senior Karen Yang uprooted her life in China and moved to the United States at 15 in hopes of taking advantage of the educational...
View ArticleLockdown
As sophomore Orly Schube walks into her first period class, students, absorbed by their phones, pay no attention to the teacher as they wait for the final bell. This bothers Schube, who said kids...
View ArticleTeens navigate parental boundaries, explore social independence
Only the faint shuffle of feet breaks the silence near a cracked door. Pillows stuffed under blankets create a decoy body. As a sophomore tiptoes down the stairs of their house, they avoid any creaky...
View ArticleGlassblowing 101: wielding fire
As glassblowing teacher Mike da Ponte effortlessly spins the punti, maintaining the perfect balance at the centerpoint of the molten glass blob at the end of the metal rod, the sunlight reflects into...
View ArticleHow to DIY: happiness
Feeling overwhelmed by college applications, the constant flood of social media posts and the pressure to be perpetually cheerful? If you’ve ever wondered how to achieve happiness without resorting to...
View ArticleVerbatim: How do college rankings influence your perception of schools?
“Within Palo Alto and other areas that focus a lot on higher education and put pressure on kids to get into good schools, we look too deep into the acceptance rates to decide whether or not that’s a...
View ArticleTheatre premieres ‘Our Town’
Paly Theatre’s fall production of “Our Town” premiered at the Performing Arts Center on Nov. 15. Set in early 20th-century New Hampshire, the three-act play followed George Gibbs (senior Ellis...
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