Olivia Ericsson

Electric boats rise in popularity for their new technology and sustainability mission

June 7, 2021

Electric boats startups have begun to make inroads into the boating industry. The main mission of these startups is to move toward a more sustainable transportation method and reduce emissions in the oceans. X...

Schools begin to reopen in Santa Clara County

Olivia Ericsson

May 2, 2021

Following its advancement to the orange tier of the governor’s reopening plan on March 23, PAUSD began offering the option of in-person schooling to all secondary students, and many other Bay Area schools have ...

Athletes presence on social media plays large role in recruiting process this year

Olivia Ericsson

April 12, 2021

Opening the Zoom link to her first meeting with the Cal Poly’s womens basketball coach, senior Annika Shah felt her heart beat out of her chest. Two years ago, Shah wouldn’t have believed she would meet her fut...

Pandemic allows for longer recovery period for athletes

Olivia Ericsson

February 26, 2021

Senior Annika Shah walks through the back door of the Perry Family Center Gym. She stands in silence, overlooking a sea of empty bleachers — the bleachers that were once filled with crowds cheering her on as sh...

Tech companies’ data use ought to be regulated to protect user privacy

Olivia Ericsson

January 28, 2021

Whether you’re in the grocery store or at a restaurant, people are glued to their screens, checking out the latest Instagram post or taking a selfie on Snapchat. Is this the society you want to live in? Is soci...

To abide by COVID regulations, Wellness Center and other counseling services in the area move online

Olivia Ericsson

November 5, 2020

Plants, flowers and welcoming art frame the light-blue walls of the Paly Wellness Calming Room, instilling a sense of serenity and calmness. Despite the challenges of online school, the Wellness Center staf...

Local Startup Companies Face Challenges Midst Covid-19 Outbreak

Olivia Ericsson

May 31, 2020

It's been over two months since the Aurora Team began working on a remote basis. The quiet and closed facilities leaves some wondering whether Aurora will be able to continue manufacturing their self-driving ca...

Working toward Wellness

Sloan Wuttke, Olivia Ericsson and Krista Robins

May 5, 2020

The Need for Change Glued to the concrete floor for two hours, a Paly student locked himself into one of the school’s private bathrooms after being denied access to the Wellness Center. While the center’s...

Technology and Artificial Intelligence used to combat Coronavirus

Olivia Ericsson

May 3, 2020

According to Forbes, along with being one of the most deadly viruses on the planet, COVID-19, also referred to as the novel coronavirus, is also one of the most contagious diseases currently on Earth. The virus...

Electric Scooters coming to Palo Alto

Olivia Ericsson

March 21, 2020

With the constant traffic around Palo Alto causing significant congestion for drivers, the City of Palo Alto has begun implementing a new form of transportation: the electric scooter. After the details are fina...

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