Test-optional universities should be considered more viable Paige Knoblock November 15, 2019 Opinion Each year tens of thousands of students across the country prepare to apply to choice colleges and universities. Unfortunately, the process has turned from a seemingly simple process to a stress-inducing ra...
Abuse of Xanax yields consequences Paige Knoblock November 7, 2019 Science/Tech As a Paly senior girl is handed a single white pill, she considers the consequence: short-term relief but long-term drawbacks. After a lengthy deliberation, her decision ultimately comes down to a consideratio...
College fair attracts students and parents Paige Knoblock and Tien Nguyen October 18, 2019 News Paly held the annual College Fair in the Peery Center on Oct. 14, which showcased an array of colleges from all over the world. One of the booths at the fair was Carleton College, where two almuna came to s...
Team captains share leadership insights Paige Knoblock October 2, 2019 Sports As Emma Siskens reflects on her junior year as the girls field hockey captain, she not only remembers the rewarding benefits, but also the struggle that comes with a position of power. “It’s hard when you need...
Senior athletes demonstrate leadership, improve team dynamics Paige Knoblock September 21, 2019 Sports As senior Sanaz Ebrahimi reflects on her lacrosse career at Paly, she remembers when the sport was just a hobby. However, after joining a club, everything changed. Lacrosse has become more than a sport to Ebrah...
Racing to the Top Paige Knoblock May 22, 2019 Sports As he hits the gas, Ed Lauber, professional sports car driver, glides into the race track. Lauber has been driving sprint cars since 1998, and he now races a 1969 Titan Mk5 Formula Ford. Many may be surprised...
Racing to the Top: A Look behind-the-scenes of Professional Race-car driving Paige Knoblock May 22, 2019 Uncategorized As he hits the gas, Ed Lauber, professional sports car driver, glides into the race track. Lauber has been driving sprint cars since 1998, and he now races a 1969 Titan Mk5 Formula Ford. Many may be surprised...
Rough ending to badminton season Paige Knoblock May 17, 2019 Badminton, Sports, Spring Sports As the year comes to an end, the badminton team has a few games left to close out the season. This season has been an adjustment for the team as the addition of new players and coaches has created a different e...
Seniors continue traditions Paige Knoblock and Bernie Koen May 1, 2019 Lifestyle Every spring, anxious seniors wait to hear back from colleges they applied to several months prior. For some students, what seems like a prayer is answered as they receive the coveted admission to an elite sc...
Badminton finishes challenging season Paige Knoblock April 26, 2019 Badminton, Sports, Spring Sports The badminton team came off an exciting win, beating their rival Gunn High School on Tuesday after having lost their past five games, and making their current record 2-8. The team hopes to regain their strengt...
