Paly culture ought to shift from prioritizing grades over learning Khadija Abid May 19, 2019 Opinion The infamous cheating ring at Palo Alto High started in 2012 with a group of sophomores. Motivated by the pressure to excel and overwhelmed by difficult classes, at least 20 students turned their backs on moral...
Sexism in Sports Khadija Abid May 18, 2019 Sports Athree-point shot, tossed with an effortless sweep of the arm, ending with a satisfying swish of the net. A clever fake, resulting in a dramatic break-away as a player sprints down the court. A dramatic lay-up ...
Column: how to get teachers to round up your grade Khadija Abid April 10, 2019 Lifestyle Time moves fast. One second, you’re scrambling to get acquainted with a new set of classes and teachers, stammering as you recite a not-so-fun fact about yourself to a new set of peers, and then BAM, out of now...
New restrictions implemented on Juuls Khadija Abid December 9, 2018 News In response to a dramatic rise in teenage vaping, as well as pressure from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Juul Labs, the company responsible for the popular Juul e-cigarettes, has suspended retail sales...
PAUSD Achievement Gap Vivian Feng, Khadija Abid and Annie Chen October 28, 2018 Lifestyle, Showcase, Spotlight Main bar PAUSD is the number one school district in California according to Niche, 24/7 Wall St. and countless other acclaimed organizations. It boasts of sky-high graduation rates, impressive standardized t...
Paly Centennial Committee organizes celebratory program Khadija Abid October 3, 2018 News Hosting a reenactment of its current campus’ opening 100 years ago, the Paly Centennial Committee is putting together an event that will mimic how students, staff and community members marched from the old Paly...
Controversial tutorial system implemented, replaces Flex Khadija Abid September 7, 2018 News Paly has implemented a new tutorial model this year, the latest in a long string of schedule changes. Students were first introduced to the new bell schedule through an email sent by PAUSD the week before scho...
Theatre showcase honors graduates Khadija Abid May 26, 2018 News The Senior Theatre Showcase aims to honor graduating thespians and highlight their experiences and accomplishments throughout their high school theatre career. Hosted by Paly juniors, the event features speeche...
Austin named as superintendent Anna Meyer and Khadija Abid May 18, 2018 News Pending Board of Education approval, Don Austin will take over leadership of PAUSD for the 2018-2019 school year, beginning on July 1. The Board will review the proposed three-year contract on May 22. Accord...
Therapy dogs assist with visual, sensory impairments Khadija Abid April 18, 2018 Lifestyle Aside from simply being “man’s best friend,” dogs often play a crucial role in aiding people with physical disabilities or mental disorders. Service and therapy dogs improve life quality of these people by help...
