Where they’ll be: Theeds17
Now that our five esteemed Editors-in-Chief (Theeds) of The Campanile have relinquished their Theedship, what’s next in their lives? Spoiler: only some of them peaked in high school. Let’s fast forward a couple...
Americans losing trust in media in ‘fake news’ era
In 1999, 55 percent of Americans had a “great deal” or “fair amount” of trust in mass media. A September 2016 poll revealed that that figure has plummeted to 32 percent.
This recent trend of distrusting mass m...
Gunn alumni create website to explore alternative paths
Two Gunn High School graduates are attempting to change the virtually unattainable concept of success that the Palo Alto community has long struggled with. Michal Pasternak and Jacqueline Gowen, both of whom gr...
The classroom conundrum: PAUSD’s debate over alternative education
BACKGROUND
Let’s face it: students are tired of classroom learning. American education has, over time, been streamlined in a manner to promote efficiency, which has often removed the pleasure of coming to scho...
Paly film festival showcases student talent
Palo Alto High School film enthusiasts gathered in the MAC on Feb. 19 for the third annual Paly Student Film Festival (PSFF).
The 2-hour show featured student made films from this school year. Presented movi...
Scott leaves lasting impact on Paly
Students, colleagues, friends and family of science teacher Kenyon Scott gathered at Palo Alto High School in the Media Arts Center on Jan. 23 to celebrate the life of a man who was loved by so many in the Paly...
Athletes cope with repeated concussions
Jack Simison pushes the ball down the court, dribbling with one hand and directing the offense with the other. Deftly, he passes the ball to a teammate who scores as the crowd leaves its feet to cheer.
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Hooligan culture around the world
Screaming fans, packed together like cattle in the stands, encourage their team with cheers and hurl obscenities at the opposition. Outside the stadium, two drunken fans of rival clubs throw punches after a fie...
SCVAL loss leads to league drop for tennis
After a grueling season, Palo Alto High School’s girls tennis team ended its run on a bitter note. Despite moving from the regular season into the Santa Clara Valley Athletic League (SCVAL) playoff pool, the V...
District considers opening alternative school
The Palo Alto Unified School District (PAUSD) School Board is entertaining the idea of adding an innovative new secondary school at the Cubberley Community Center, which would include grades 6 through 12.
The...