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The newly electrified Caltrain passes by Paly at the California Avenue station. With the newest iteration of CalMod, noise pollution generated by the train and ride duration have decreased significantly. “Now, the combination of the speed and service eliminates the inconvenient sacrifices I used to have to make just to take the train, making it one of the best options for travel to San Jose or San Francisco,” Campanile writer Rohan Bhatia writes.
Caltrain’s long-overdue electrification is the future of accessible, smarter, greener transit
Rohan Bhatia, Sports Editor • October 6, 2024

I’m sitting in a window seat on the Caltrain — the hum of the motor blends with the soft chatter of passengers and the occasional jingle of a phone notification. As the train glides along the tracks,...

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Madrono distributes yearbooks outside the MAC to students
Madrono distributes yearbooks outside the MAC to students
Naveen Narayanaswami, Sports Editor • May 22, 2024

Madrono distributed yearbooks outside the Media Arts Center today during brunch for seniors and during lunch for all other grades. Senior...

SJP hosts Junk Kouture to showcase clothing made from recyclable materials
SJP hosts Junk Kouture to showcase clothing made from recyclable materials
Annika Chu and Amaya Bharadwaj May 21, 2024

Paly’s Social Justice Pathway hosted its Junk Kouture fashion show at the Haymarket Theatre on Monday. Participating students used recycled...

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‘It Ends with Us’: is it worth the watch?
‘It Ends with Us’: is it worth the watch?
Zoya Prabhakar, Staff Writer • October 6, 2024
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K-pop, K-culture skyrocket in popularity globally
Cherianne Yoon, News/Opinion Editor & Art Director • October 4, 2024
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New AI bill introduces safeguards to enhance consumer protection
New AI bill introduces safeguards to enhance consumer protection
Mirai Matsuzawa, Staff Writer • October 2, 2024

After a long day of school, junior Nathan Mourrain opens up his computer and stares blankly at the daunting list of tasks that seem to stretch on indefinitely.  The endless scroll of menial chores blurs...

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A thorough walkthrough of the renovated tower building
Neel Sharma, Sports Editor • July 31, 2024

Since the summer of 2022 until a few weeks ago, our campus was noticeably incomplete without its key structure: the Tower Building which was...

We cannot separate art from artists when we provide platforms to problematic creators
We cannot separate art from artists when we provide platforms to problematic creators
Heather Song, Managing Editor • May 31, 2024

My bedroom walls trembled as the electrifying rap song “Bound 2” by Ye blasted on the speakers. I nodded along to the catchy beats and lip-synced...

Journalism offerings can seem overwhelming
Journalism offerings can seem overwhelming
Lea Kwan, Staff Writer • May 27, 2024

Paly journalism is meant to represent the student voice. There are 11 regularly publishing journalism publications in Paly, with other ones phasing...

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Israel-Hamas war should not be called a genocide
Hannah Singer, Editor-in-Chief • May 25, 2024

As I move between food stands, weaving through an open-air market in Seoul, South Korea during spring break, a faint chorus of whistles and chants...

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Pressures from social media, college admissions, news exposure lead to decline in happiness for youth
Lea Kwan, Staff Writer • September 23, 2024

Mental health issues among American teenagers have surged, with anxiety and depression increasing by over 50% in the past decade. Each year,...

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Rising myopia rate harms youth
Cynthia Huang, Lifestyle Editor • September 10, 2024

Every morning, senior Jada King opens her eyes to a blurry world. She feels around for her glasses, her hands patting around her table. Once...

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