‘Ready Player One’ disappoints
When a book is adapted to the big screen, the results are usually hit-or-miss. Either the movie accurately depicts the story from the book and is loved all (think “Harry Potter”), or the story is changed in num...
The roots beneath The Campanile
Nearly a hundred years ago, it was considered an accomplishment for students to finish eighth grade, as many jobs did not require a high school or college education. Although people were not expected to complet...
Kim Diorio takes leave of absence
Principal Kim Diorio is taking a medical leave from Paly and expects to return later this spring.
Diorio made the announcement in a memo to the staff last Friday.
“As many of you are aware, the past few ...
Paly admin removes James Franco mural
Over the weekend of Jan. 27, Paly Principal Kim Diorio ordered alumnus James Franco’s mural on the southwest wall of the Student Center to be painted over.
The decision was shrouded in controversy, as it comes...
Administrators have James Franco mural painted over
Over the weekend of Jan. 27, Paly Principal Kim Diorio had actor and Paly graduate James Franco’s mural on the southwest wall of the Student Center painted over.
Much controversy surrounds the decision, as i...
Wackiest Owies in Professional Sports
W hen sports are played people get hurt. It is inevitable. Pushing the human body to the limit of physical performance is bound to lead to slip ups and twist ups, and as a result, injuries.
We are accustomed t...
“American Vandal”: refreshing humor
Comedy is a sketchy realm. The jokes of yesterday often end up being considered bigoted or xenophobic as the years progress. Racist jokes from the 20th century bring nothing but disgust. Sexist jokes from the 6...
Daylight Savings: Helpful or Hoax?
Dragging oneself out of bed each and every godless morning is a challenge that can only be conquered with our humanly form of ambrosia: coffee. But once a year, there is a Monday so despicable that not even the...
New Spikeball Club provides fun opportunity for students
There is a fascinating new club joining what was already an immensely interesting array of Paly clubs: Spikeball Club. Spikeball Club is, as the name implies, a club in which the game spikeball is played.
Spik...
Cell phones should be used as an educational tool
In a place like school, where learning is the number one priority, it only makes sense to give students access to every possible resource. That is what Palo Alto is terrific at: giving their kids every opportun...