What good does social media activism do? Krista Robins October 12, 2020 Opinion F or some, activism means getting on your feet and protesting, calling representatives or donating to organizations supporting your cause. But a new form of "activism" is sweeping the nation, especially among y...
Sexual Education and transparency in schools ought to be reformed Krista Robins May 29, 2020 Opinion It’s “that time of the month” again, and I find myself fumbling to use a tampon correctly. After talking with my friends about this issue numerous times, I’ve finally come to the conclusion that my body hates m...
Working toward Wellness Sloan Wuttke, Olivia Ericsson and Krista Robins May 5, 2020 Showcase, Spotlight, Student Life The Need for Change Glued to the concrete floor for two hours, a Paly student locked himself into one of the school’s private bathrooms after being denied access to the Wellness Center. While the center’s...
Shelter-in-place survival guide Krista Robins April 24, 2020 Lifestyle, Student Life It’s Day-who-knows? of quarantine; your pillows are now your closest friends and whipped coffee and Tik Tok dances have become a lifestyle. Everyone is in the same boat, and the level of insanity throughout the...
PAUSD Fletcher Middle School student tests positive for COVID-19 Krista Robins March 17, 2020 News, Showcase Superintendent Don Austin announced Palo Alto Unified School District has reported its first confirmed case of COVID-19 regarding a student from Fletcher Middle School on Tuesday morning. County health official...
The versatility of virtual reality Krista Robins December 19, 2019 Science/Tech, Showcase The screen is black. Straps tightly hug the circumference of his head, supporting the silver contraption which covers the majority of his face. Then, as a light projects from the screen just centimeters from hi...
City aims to protect low-income tenants Bruno Klass and Krista Robins December 6, 2019 News City Council members are preparing to pass an emergency ordinance to protect low-income tenants in Palo Alto from being evicted by landlords before a new California law, Assembly Bill 1482, takes effect next ye...
Column: How to understand politics Krista Robins November 25, 2019 Column Politicians represent honesty and transparency; they embody the gateway to a better country, albeit, world. They are modern day prophets meant to lead their followers to a brighter future. Sike. Ever since Ni...
Girls tennis excites with league placement Krista Robins November 15, 2019 Fall Sports, Girls Tennis There is no denying that in order for a team to be successful there must be a sufficient amount of chemistry, something the Paly girls tennis team struggled very little with. The team finished its league an...
Controversy regarding P.E. grading system Krista Robins November 8, 2019 Sports After a strenuous cross-country season, then-sophomore Ella Miranz expected to sail through the remainder of her physical education course, but found herself struggling to succeed in the class. Now a junior, Mi...
