Madeline McCluskey

College club sports: academics over athletics

April 25, 2017

To be recruited by a collegiate Division I (DI) sport, one must be an extraordinary athlete. Palo Alto High School is unique in that this year, it hosted 29 students who have committed to schools for sports. Bu...

The unjust advantages of men in dance

Madeline McCluskey

March 28, 2017

Showcase, Sports

Seniors Nathalia Castillo and Cayla Flagg do their hair, put on their leotards and cram their feet into their pointe shoes in preparation for one of their daily six-hour dance practices. The long dance classes ...

Sports Illustrated remains stagnant

Mackenzie Glassford and Madeline McCluskey

March 1, 2017

Sports

Every week, 30 million of Sports Illustrated’s faithful subscribers catch up on the latest sports news in their weekly print edition or the online edition, of the self proclaimed “foremost authority” and “most ...

LGBTQ community breaks into the fashion world

Madeline McCluskey and Mackenzie Glassford

December 7, 2016

Lifestyle

In 1919, women’s rights activist Luisa Capetillo became the first woman in Puerto Rico to wear men’s pants in public. She was charged for this “crime” and jailed for her actions. However, after this incident, ...

Boys water polo ends season in a tragic loss

Madeline McCluskey

November 16, 2016

Sports, Uncategorized

Dreams of a CCS championship washed down the drain as the Paly boys water polo team lost to Menlo Atherton High School (M-A) on Nov. 5 in the Central Coast Section (CCS) playoffs. Due to their nearly perfect re...

California ought to legalize marijuana despite high taxes

Madeline McCluskey

October 26, 2016

Opinion

While American legislators continue to consider themselves as leaders of a democracy, they continually deny the people their right to a fair vote. Marijuana has had a controversial history in California. Onl...

Water polo in post-season

Madeline McCluskey

October 26, 2016

Sports

The Vikings are roaring into the final days of their water polo season strong. The boys boast a 6-1 record as they close off their season and head into SCVAL playoffs. “I think that our season has gotten pro...

Fall Fashion

Mackenzie Glassford and Madeline McCluskey

October 5, 2016

Lifestyle

FEMALE Moto Jackets As the weather starts to cool down, many girls will struggle to find a jacket that keeps them warm, yet is still fashionable and chic. Moto jackets are perfect : these handy...

Gym renovations will offer new sports for students

Madeline McCluskey

September 21, 2016

Sports

The new gym continues to be one of the main focuses among Palo Alto High School athletes and is projected to be completed in May 2017. “I think that we will probably start doing the finishing touches in May,...

Boys water polo starts season strong

Madeline McCluskey

September 14, 2016

Sports

The Palo Alto High School boys water polo team has enjoyed great success during its first few games back from the long summer break, beating both Los Gatos High School and Monta Vista High School by two points....

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