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Peppermint treats for the holidays

Christina Le and Christina Le • December 11, 2015

Tis the season! As winter rolls around, stores are bringing out all of their peppermint products in anticipation of the holidays. Nothing beats snuggling in warm blankets by the fireplace and snacking...

Anonymous Declares War On ISIS

Jacky Moore and Jacky Moore • December 11, 2015

Following the terrorist attacks in Paris on Nov. 13, online hacktivist group Anonymous launched retaliatory maneuvers on the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) via Twitter. Anonymous has worked to...

Junior exhibits talent for aerial gymnastics

Yael Ben-Shachar, Staff Writer • December 11, 2015

Wrapped in a strip of fabric, hanging 30 feet from the ceiling, junior Sarah Sundermeyer twirls herself up in preparation for a triple star drop, a move during which she will flip three times and fall...

Second Instagram accounts used for private sharing

Gillian Robins, Staff Writer • December 11, 2015

Social media platforms, especially Instagram, are often utilized to display perfect versions of otherwise imperfect lives to the world. Teenage Instagram users often spend extensive amounts of time editing their photos and coming up with captions for their “main accounts” — that is, accounts

Rustie’s recent album is a sensational release

Bo Field, Design Editor • December 11, 2015

Throughout Scottish beatmaker Rustie’s career, he has specialized in frantic, maximalist soundscapes that sound like angels screaming as they fall from the towering slopes of heaven. However, both he and his fans were slightly let down by his second album “Green Language,”

How to fake being composed

Alice Zhao and Alice Zhao • December 11, 2015

"Fake it ‘til you make it.” This saying has been passed down from generation to generation and has even earned itself its own Wikipedia page, most likely because it works so well! Not a single person...

Athletic clothing brands gain further popularity

Kate DeAndre, Staff Writer • December 10, 2015

The popularity of sportswear as a part of everyday outfits is rapidly increasing and becoming one of the most stylish trends of the season.

Changing my narrative: discovering the value of counseling

Aiva Petriceks and Aiva Petriceks • November 29, 2015

Most people know me as a boisterous, light-hearted joker; socially, I try to put up as much of a happy front as I can. This upbeat attitude embodies Paly's atmosphere in many ways. In my time at Paly,...

Top ski resorts to visit during the winter holidays

Mads McCluskey and Madeline McCluskey • November 20, 2015

Ski season is rapidly approaching, and while some resorts have been open since Nov. 4,

Fallout 4 impresses upon release

Noah Smith, Senior Staff Writer • November 20, 2015

Most of the way Fallout 4, a huge roleplaying-shooter game, works is carried over from its excellent predecessors, Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas.

Holiday gift options from local stores

Anna Moragne and Anna Moragne • November 20, 2015

The moment the calendar flips from Oct. 31 to Nov. 1, people will begin singing classic holiday songs such as “Jingle Bell Rock”

Alternative and accessible outfits to try out this season

Kate DeAndre, Staff Writer • November 20, 2015

As winter approaches, girls are beginning to pull out their UGG boots, Lululemon yoga pants and comfy hooded sweatshirts. To avoid matching with every other girl in school, here are some trendy, affordable,...