The Voices Behind the Votes Gianna Brogley, Gina Bae and Valerie Chu October 28, 2020 Showcase, Spotlight The year 2020 has been historic, marked by unexpected twists and turns including wildfires, disease, economic disasters and racial injustices. These events have transformed the political landscape, bringing new...
The psychology behind manifestation Gianna Brogley October 24, 2020 Science/Tech A full moon at the apex of the night sky shines through junior Isha Hamid’s window, the reflection of her candle flames bouncing off of the glass pane. Her earbuds play a frequency that calms her nerves as she ...
Students use aesthetics as a means of self-expression Gianna Brogley June 4, 2020 Arts & Entertainment, Lifestyle, Student Life Every morning, junior Amelia Lagna sits down in front of her mirror, preparing to do her makeup for the day. Before she starts, Lagna contemplates what aesthetic she wants to achieve through her look: soft and ...
“Going on a Bear Hunt” game brings community together during COVID-19 Gianna Brogley April 18, 2020 News 1 Amidst Santa Clara County’s shelter-in-place order as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, many Palo Alto families are finding comfort in their community through a teddy bear scavenger hunt. Inspired by the ...
Carrying backpacks causing back pain in students Gianna Brogley April 2, 2020 Science/Tech As one of the leading pain-related conditions in the U.S., the American Association of Neurological Surgeons estimates that 75 to 85% of people will experience some form of back pain during their life. While ag...
Non-profit animal rescue makes a lasting impact through collaboration Gianna Brogley March 9, 2020 Lifestyle, Student Life Almost every typical Saturday morning, a crowd surrounds the storefront of Pet Food Express at the Charleston Shopping Center in Palo Alto. Families eagerly peer into pens holding dogs of various breeds, capt...
Recently-elected Mayor suggests new city council proposals, some residents disagree Gianna Brogley February 5, 2020 News Palo Alto residents are adjusting to the new mayor’s plans for 2020 after City Council elected him earlier this month. Mayor Adrian Fine, an advocate for business and housing growth in Palo Alto, assumed his...
