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Paly grad Joan Baez performs at UC Berkeley’s Sproul Hall during the Free Speech Movement in 1966. “I know I’ve always been the happiest when I’ve been wearing both hats: doing activism and non-violence work, and music,” Baez said.
People From Paly: Joan Baez
Elise Andrade, Staff Writer • April 22, 2025
People from Paly: Whitney Denson gives back
People from Paly: Whitney Denson gives back
Gavin Lin and Alex Isayama December 18, 2024
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Reality Rush
Reality Rush
Cherianne Yoon, News/Opinion Editor & Art Director • April 16, 2025

Returning home from a long day of school, sophomore Anjali Dahncke eyes the TV remote on her couch with relief, excited to unwind with the latest...

Student jobs teach responsibility
Student jobs teach responsibility
Kane Do, Staff Writer • April 9, 2025

On a sunny Sunday morning, sophomore Cole Kristofferson rolls up to My Gym — but not for leg day or chest day. It’s Kristofferson’s workday...

Designer Dupes
Designer Dupes
Mirai Matsuzawa, Staff Writer • April 3, 2025

As sophomore Stella Guo walks down the aisles of her favorite thrift store, a designer Hermes bag catches her eye — or at least what looks...

Gotta collect ’em all: the passion behind collecting
Gotta collect ’em all: the passion behind collecting
Cherianne Yoon, News/Opinion Editor & Art Director • April 1, 2025

As senior Rory Akin opens his closet, he’s not met with a typical array of clothes or dusty boxes. Instead, he sees his array of periodic elements...

Art by Medha Muppidi
The shifting landscape of youth entertainment
Dalia Saal, Staff Writer • March 24, 2025

It’s Sunday night and for Mark Ewen, 61, this means turning on “The Wonderful World of Disney” on his family’s fuzzy television screen,...

Post-pandemic music culture booms reshape trends
Post-pandemic music culture booms reshape trends
Gavin Lin, Managing Editor • March 19, 2025

Junior Dylan Chen needs a break. He’s tired, hours of work slowly grinding down his stamina, but he knows just what he needs to do. He throws...

CTRL + Alt + Date
CTRL + Alt + Date
Zoya Prabhakar, Staff Writer • March 18, 2025

Amid a hookup culture full of situationships, sneaky links and friends with benefits, many teens wonder if they can find stable and loving relationships...

Evolution of education: technology changes learning experience
Ethan Chan, Staff Writer • March 10, 2025

It’s 7:50 am as you walk into your first period class. The room is full of chatter about the highlights from last night’s football game and...

Art by Angelika Gera
Picturing Purpose
Annika Chu, News/Opinion Editor • March 1, 2025

On New Year’s Day, junior Talia Boneh settles into her favorite spot at her local coffee shop with her laptop in hand, ready to set the tone...

Art by Cynthia Huang
Sunscreen saves
Cynthia Huang, Lifestyle Editor • February 26, 2025

As the bell rings, senior Chloe Amos packs up her bags as she heads for swim practice. In the few minutes before practice starts, she finds herself...

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