Students need more non-college post high school options Joanna Falla May 19, 2017 Opinion Growing up in Palo Alto comes with both benefits and drawbacks. Paly and Gunn are nationally recognized, and the amazing opportunities provided to students give them the skills to compete in the real world. How...
The truth about not-so-fun 5K runs Joanna Falla April 25, 2017 Sports It’s spring! The clouds have cleared, the ground is dry and the air is fresh, signaling the beginning of recreational outdoor activities. Hiking, going to the beach or having a picnic are common things for peop...
Bomb threats against Jews must be addressed Joanna Falla March 29, 2017 Opinion The Jewish people have long been persecuted for their beliefs, often becoming the scapegoats for problems the public has no answers to. It has held true time and time again across history that minority groups a...
Trump’s unorthodox relationship with Russia causes tension Joanna Falla February 28, 2017 Opinion 1 With the first few weeks of Donald Trump’s presidency passing by, there have been a lot of unpredicted changes that have caused many Americans to pick sides. Whether the sides are liberal versus conservative or...
Female athletes rise in pop culture Joanna Falla February 1, 2017 Sports Designers Vera Wang, Calvin Klein and Tom Ford and tennis champion Serena Williams are all people with different talents, but they have one thing in common: their interests in the fashion world. However, Wil...
Paly game attendance dwindling Joanna Falla December 7, 2016 Sports In 2015, Palo Alto High School’s girls basketball team advanced to the second round of state championships after not only dominating the De Anza division, but also winning the Central Coast Section (C...
California moves forward on election day Joanna Falla November 16, 2016 Uncategorized The election of Donald Trump as the 45th President of the United States headlined a hectic election day on Nov. 8. This upset came alongside Republican majority wins in both the Senate and House of Representati...
Benefits of riding a motorcycle Joanna Falla October 26, 2016 Lifestyle 3 It is a rite of passage for Palo Alto High School students to make the transition from biking to driving. The act of driving yields a feeling of responsibility, as well as the perks that come with riding in an ...
How to choose your senior quote Joanna Falla October 5, 2016 Lifestyle Seniors, it’s been wild. Four years of high school, and what do you have to show for it? What piece of writing represents your graduation from our lovely campus? That’s right, your senior quote. Your entire aca...
Third party candidates should be included in debates Joanna Falla September 13, 2016 Opinion Jill Stein. Gary Johnson. Darrell Castle. While the media may choose to ignore these politicians, many are running for the presidency. America has rightfully considered itself a democracy, but its people have c...
