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...
Why a lazy senior still does track
As a senior who is quite mediocre at running, you may wonder why I do track and field. After all, it’s not like I need a prep to escape Physical Education. To be quite honest, a lap around the track still leave...
Teachers on Teacher’s Pets
From raising their hands after every question to just being complete suck-ups, “teacher’s pets” come in all forms. The Class of 2017’s winners of the infamous “Teacher’s Pet” senior poll are none other than Noa...
What job should you get?
If you’re 14 years old or older, you’re of legal working age! Take this quiz to find out what you can do to be a productive member of society! (No prior experience required).
1. What do you like to do on a S...
Holiday gift ideas for any budget
The season of gift giving is quickly approaching, and whether you have an abundance money saved up or little to spare, here are some thoughtful gift ideas to help you out.
Under $5
Only have pocket chang...
Susan Polgar: The Queen of Chess
Checkmate!
Malala Yousafzai — female education activist and the youngest Nobel Prize laureate. Marie Curie — physicist and chemist who conducted groundbreaking research on radioactivity. Susan Polgar — reno...
Quinceañeras: Transition to Womanhood
Similar to a Jewish Bat/Bar Mitzvah or a sweet sixteen, a Quinceañera marks the crucial turning point in a girl’s adolescence. When a Latina girl reaches 15, it is traditional to hold a Quinceañera to honor her...
All grade levels should be able to take humanities electives
The Palo Alto High School course catalog spans 85 pages and is chalked full of courses that appeal to the artistic, brainy, analytical, or philosophical of students. Students are encouraged to find their intere...
The problem with Football Buddies
During my first year on the Paly Dance Team, I opted out of Football Buddies, a tradition in which members of the Spirit Squad, which is comprised of students on the Dance and Cheer teams, show appreciation for...
Summer classes should be added to alleviate stress
With summer right around the corner, one would think that the last thing on the minds of students is more school. However, many students without summer plans wish to be productive by completing courses required...