Where they’ll be: Theeds17 Alice Zhao and David Tayeri May 17, 2017 Lifestyle 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 Alice Zhao March 28, 2017 Lifestyle 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 Alice Zhao March 1, 2017 Lifestyle 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? Alice Zhao February 1, 2017 Lifestyle 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 Alice Zhao December 6, 2016 Lifestyle 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 Alice Zhao November 15, 2016 Showcase, Sports 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 Alice Zhao October 28, 2016 Lifestyle 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 Alice Zhao October 26, 2016 Opinion 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 Alice Zhao September 14, 2016 Sports 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 Alice Zhao May 17, 2016 Opinion 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...
