Advisory committee to draft new curriculum Kai Vetteth October 18, 2019 News A newly formed Advisory Steering Committee, consisting of both teachers and students, will investigate blending the successful aspects of current advisory curriculum—such as close teacher-student relationships—...
Debate culture should accommodate all students Kai Vetteth September 9, 2019 Opinion It wasn’t until my first debate tournament, as I argued emphatically before a panel of strangers, that I understood why Americans fear public speaking more than death. Yet the apprehension I felt paled in compa...
Athletes, families gather for Signing Day Kai Vetteth and Adora Zheng May 16, 2019 News Parents, coaches and students gathered in the Peery Center Gym at lunch on Tuesday, April 30 to watch 18 student-athletes sign letters of intent, committing themselves to participate in various collegiate sport...
“Tough it out” Kai Vetteth April 20, 2019 Showcase, Sports Solomon Thomas, San Francisco 49ers defensive end and Stanford alum, stands at the front of a Paly psychology classroom, his hulking figure towering over the crowd. His lunchtime audience, comprised of student-...
Road to Recovery Emily Asher, Kai Vetteth and Anna Meyer March 23, 2019 Lifestyle Thousands of miles from his Palo Alto home, former Paly student Arian Chandra 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 envelop...
Religious clubs offer outlet for students to express themselves Kai Vetteth March 20, 2019 Lifestyle More than 100 signs and folding plastic tables line the exterior walls of the library on Club Day. Each sign advertises a group to join, an activity to practice or a skill to learn. Three clubs among them, howe...
Fast Tony’s Chicken’s relocates to downtown Kai Vetteth February 2, 2019 News, Showcase After closing its Town and Country pop-up store on Jan. 5, Fast Tony’s Chicken rebranded as Roost House and relocated to downtown with a new focus on dietary trends and youth mentorship programs, according to o...
Tower Building upper level offers counseling for students Kai Vetteth December 18, 2018 Lifestyle Muffled chatter is barely audible through the 12 closed doors lining the drab hallway of the Tower Building’s second floor. According to Elizabeth Spector, Paly’s Mental Health and Wellness Officer, students vi...
Online Athletes Kai Vetteth November 15, 2018 Showcase, Sports Cheers erupt from the stands as thousands of fans crowd Oracle Arena. Bright spotlights and giant screens replace the basketball court in the center of the stadium. Supporters of electronic sports, or esports, ...
Girls water polo team aims for qualifications in CCS Kai Vetteth November 2, 2018 Girls Water Polo At the conclusion of a trying season, the girls water polo team anticipates recent wins and an accumulation of skill development will earn them a coveted spot in the Central Coast Section (CCS) playoffs accordi...
