Emily Asher

Students share experiences working on political campaigns

April 4, 2020

Every four years, political opinions become solidified and the country splits once again as political candidates fill the news stations and people’s minds. It is election season. While elections are a major...

Raising the bar

Emily Asher

March 12, 2020

Sports

As former Paly student Eden Hagen prepares for her run up to the bar, she mentally prepares herself to take on the highest jump she has yet to successfully complete. Hagen is trying to pass her personal record...

Students use melatonin supplements to help avoid sleepless nights

Emily Asher

December 17, 2019

Science/Tech

Everybody knows the feeling of not being able to fall asleep. After a long, tiring day, you come home, get into comfy clothes, jump into your bed, only to find that you are now wide awake. You stare at your cei...

PG&E ought to adjust allocation of funding to stop wildfires

Emily Asher

November 15, 2019

Opinion

Here in California, mid-August to late November used to be a peaceful time of year. It was a time when I would be reunited with my classmates, watch the leaves change colors and look forward to trick-or-treatin...

New CVS policy limits Paly student presence

Emily Asher

October 18, 2019

News

Starting this school year, CVS Pharmacy at Town and Country is implementing a new lunch policy, which limits the number of students and community members allowed in the store to five at a time. According to CV...

Extreme Mountain Sports

Emily Asher

October 5, 2019

Sports

In today's technology infested world, many seek solace in nature; namely, the mountains. It is common to see people go up the mountains to get exercise, go for a bike ride or to simply explore. However, some th...

Seasonal farmers market expands downtown

Emily Asher

May 28, 2019

Lifestyle

As the cold and rainy winter is left in the past, the warm and blooming spring season approaches. Spring brings new energy to our community; with constant sunny weather as April showers are left behind, Palo A...

Film festival features student submissions

Emily Asher

April 19, 2019

News, Showcase

With videos ranging from comedies to dramas, Paly’s sixth annual film and animation festival took place in the Performing Arts Center on Friday, April 11, drawing a large and diverse crowd of students, parents ...

Road to Recovery

Emily Asher, Kai Vetteth and Anna Meyer

March 23, 2019

Lifestyle

Thousands of miles from his Palo Alto home, a former Paly student folds his tent, shoulders his day pack and sets off on his daily trek to a new campsite. For almost three months, he’s lived enveloped by nature...

Midtown Starbucks suddenly shuts doors

Emily Asher

March 1, 2019

Uncategorized

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With its revolutionary frappuccinos and delicious pastries, its syrupy aroma and its casual vibe, Starbucks was a Midtown staple. Yet after decades of business in Palo Alto, the Starbucks located on Middlefield...

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