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Athlete of the Month

The Campanile: What is your event in badminton? Eric Chiang: Mens doubles and mixed doubles. TC: Who’s your partner? EC: Carissa “Shuttlecock Smasher” Zou and Flavia “Flavor” Stiglich. Both have been  valuab...

The best Bay Area hiking spots

Whether one is looking for a mild workout, an activity to do with friends or a great view, hiking provides all of the above. Palo Alto provides a variety of spots for hikers to explore, each offering different ...

From Paly to college

College is undoubtedly a huge stepping stone in any student’s life. While many prospective students have gathered bits and pieces of what the college experience entails, it is often difficult to gauge what surp...

Benefits of having a parent as a teacher

Students’ and parents’ lives are generally fairly separate. Most parents of Palo Alto High School students might drop their children off at school, then go to work and the two will reconvene sometime later that...

Senior Traditions

Why are so many people not wearing pants? Why did a quarter of the school population suddenly vanish from campus? Why is every person of a class of more than 500 students trying to fit onto a deteriorating slab...