City advances in energy-saving contest Sarah Wang May 18, 2016 News Palo Alto has been named a finalist in a nationwide energy-saving competition that would reward the city with a $5 million prize should the city win. The Georgetown University Energy Prize (GUEP) is a multi-...
Stigma against informed nonvoters should not exist Sarah Wang April 28, 2016 Opinion "f Bernie doesn’t win the primaries, I’m not voting for anyone.” This statement, or a variation thereof can be heard all over the country with the 2016 presidential election just around the corner and Democrat...
Student perspectives on private and public schooling Sarah Wang and Carissa Zou March 16, 2016 Lifestyle Many students at Palo Alto High School have only ever been exposed to one framework of education: the public school system. Though in many places around the country private schools are considered the providers ...
Service Day adds new sites, moved earlier Sarah Wang March 16, 2016 News Palo Alto High School’s seventh annual Service Day is set to take place with the help of over 50 nonprofit organizations on March 24 and will feature a variety of on and off campus community service activities ...
The best Bay Area hiking spots Carissa Zou and Sarah Wang February 25, 2016 Sports Whether one is looking for a mild workout, an activity to do with friends or a great view, hiking provides all of the above. Palo Alto provides a variety of spots for hikers to explore, each offering different ...
Kicking Grass: U.S. Women’s Soccer Becomes a Global Powerhouse Sarah Wang January 28, 2016 Sports This past year was undisputedly a huge year for women’s soccer in the United States. From the U.S. Women’s National Team (WNT) to the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), soccer in the United States has seen ...
Pop quizzes cause undue stress, should be eliminated Sarah Wang December 11, 2015 Opinion “Class, there is a pop quiz.” For some students, this phrase is bound to evoke panic. Pop quizzes, unlike normal tests and quizzes, are administered without warning to unsuspecting st...
From Paly to college Sarah Wang and Carissa Zou November 20, 2015 Lifestyle, Showcase College is undoubtedly a huge stepping stone in any student’s life. While many prospective students have gathered bits and pieces of what the college experience entails, it is often difficult to gauge what surp...
The weighted GPA debate Claire Dennis and Sarah Wang October 30, 2015 Spotlight The Breakdown Palo Alto High School and Henry M. Gunn High School appear to be on the eve of a conclusion to the long evolution of the use of weighted grades on high school transcripts. Grades have been unwei...
Students assess benefits of vegetarianism Sarah Wang and Carissa Zou October 12, 2015 Lifestyle The saying goes,“ you are what you eat.” And in the case of the students of Palo Alto High School, they are a lot of things — omnivores, vegans, vegetarians, pescatarians, and more. This campus has it all. Whil...
