Olivia Ericsson

Pandemic allows for longer recovery period for athletes

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

Opinion

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

Lifestyle

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

Science/Tech

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

Showcase, Spotlight, Student Life

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

Science/Tech

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

News

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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...

Coaches motivated to give back

Olivia Ericsson

February 16, 2020

Girls Field Hockey, Sports, Spring Sports, Swimming

For many of us, the word “coach” evokes the image of a large figure in sweatshirt and sweatpants, blowing a whistle and screaming different plays or directions to a less compliant group of players. But the job ...

Scientists ought to clarify consequences of climate change

Olivia Ericsson

December 13, 2019

Opinion

Temperatures in Greenland have increased, melting over 40 billion tons of ice sheets since the 1970s, according to National Geographic. This summer, Europe underwent a huge heat wave in parts that typically do ...

Paly’s average annual carbon footprint recently on the rise

Olivia Ericsson

November 26, 2019

Science/Tech

With the prominent fire danger and risk of destruction of many homes in Northern California, global warming is in effect. In response to the increase in global temperature due to pollution from humans, many pe...

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