‘Ready Player One’ disappoints
When a book is adapted to the big screen, the results are usually hit-or-miss. Either the movie accurately depicts the story from the book and is loved all (think “Harry Potter”), or the story is changed in num...
The roots beneath The Campanile
Nearly a hundred years ago, it was considered an accomplishment for students to finish eighth grade, as many jobs did not require a high school or college education. Although people were not expected to complet...
Fast fashion abuses activism
In recent years, large fashion retailers such as Forever 21, H&M and Urban Outfitters have begun selling activism-inspired clothing featuring slogans like “We Should All Be Feminists” and “Girl Power.” In r...
Paly admin removes James Franco mural
Over the weekend of Jan. 27, Paly Principal Kim Diorio ordered alumnus James Franco’s mural on the southwest wall of the Student Center to be painted over.
The decision was shrouded in controversy, as it comes...
Administrators have James Franco mural painted over
Over the weekend of Jan. 27, Paly Principal Kim Diorio had actor and Paly graduate James Franco’s mural on the southwest wall of the Student Center painted over.
Much controversy surrounds the decision, as i...
The intersection of art and technology
For decades, art has been on the cutting edge of technology. Moreover, as art has inspired technology at the heart of the Silicon Valley, science and technology have also influenced art in many ways, enabling a...
Athlete of the month: Leila Khan
The Campanile: Who are you and what sports do you play?
Leila Khan: My name is Leila Khan. Over the fall season, I was on the dance team, and this winter I am a part of the varsity girls soccer team.
TC: How ...
California to legally recognize non-binary as a third gender
California will become the second state to legally recognize a third gender starting Jan. 1, 2019. Signed by Gov. Jerry Brown on Oct. 15, the Gender Recognition Act will allow residents to choose a “non-binary”...
Benefits of detox cleanses have no basis in nutritional science
If you have ever opened a laptop, you might have seen advertisements like “This One Vegetable Will Make You Lose 20 Pounds” or “Five Celebrity Diets You Need To Try.” More often than not, you have probably peek...
Dance should receive more support from Paly community
You wouldn’t ask the basketball team to perform its conditioning routine to prove its strength. You wouldn’t ask the volleyball team if it had ever won any tournaments to decide if it should be a sport.
Yet, a...