Siddhartha Sahasrabuddhe

‘Operation Varsity Blues’ documentary fails to address racism, classism

May 12, 2021

News of questionable action regarding college admissions taken by several prominent actors and wealthy professionals, including “Full House’s” Lori Loughlin and MGM Resorts CEO Gamal Aziz, broke in March of 201...

SAT cancels essays, subject tests

Siddhartha Sahasrabuddhe

February 16, 2021

News

Through a statement released on its website, The College Board announced on Jan. 19 it would discontinue the SAT Subject Tests as well as the SAT optional essay. The statement said the COVID-19 pandemic led to...

The truth about Parity in the NBA

Siddhartha Sahasrabuddhe

December 31, 2020

Sports

When Kevin Durant announced he would join the Golden State Warriors on July 4, 2016, senior Ryan Seto was one of many basketball fans in an uproar. Some called it the weakest move of all time. Fans of the Oklah...

Last minute college app tips

Siddhartha Sahasrabuddhe

November 5, 2020

Column

For seniors, while most of the stuff that will appear on your college application is set in stone, including grades and letters of recommendation, there are still a few things you can do to improve your admissi...

Back to School Blunder

Jace Purcell, Braden Leung and Siddhartha Sahasrabuddhe

October 8, 2020

News, Showcase, Spotlight

Spring Transition When the United States reported its first case of COVID-19 on Jan. 20, no one could have predicted what was to come. President Donald Trump called it the flu, faces remained unmasked and scho...

Palo Alto Unified School District announces a Fall reopening plan

Siddhartha Sahasrabuddhe

June 30, 2020

Breaking News, News, Showcase

In an email sent to parents on June 30, Superintendent Don Austin announced a reopening proposal for the 2020-21 school year, which entails fall semesters starting with full distance learning for secondary scho...

Column: Why school being canceled is actually the best

Siddhartha Sahasrabuddhe

June 2, 2020

Column, Lifestyle

As students recover from incompetently administered Advanced Placement exams and face a never-ending stream of Schoology messages, they continue feeling the effects of the deadly and novel coronavirus from home...

Paly athletes find new ways to train during social isolation

Siddhartha Sahasrabuddhe

April 28, 2020

Fall Sports, Sports, Spring Sports

Running through an eerily silent street in the early hours of the morning, junior Alex Selwyn slows to a halt as he completes his daily run. Wiping sweat from his forehead, he checks his phone as the first rays...

Activities director Matt Hall to leave at conclusion of school year

Siddhartha Sahasrabuddhe and Kris Risano

April 16, 2020

Breaking News, News, Showcase, Uncategorized

After teaching at Palo Alto High School for nine years, student activities director and Japanese teacher Matt Hall will leave Paly at the end of this school year to pursue his dream of becoming a full-time Japa...

ASB plans stress-relieving events such as Spring Week

Siddhartha Sahasrabuddhe

March 8, 2020

ASB Update

After a successful February, ASB is looking forward to a planned Spring Week in March as well as a carnival. While ASB has already hosted an impressive slate of events, ASB President Pooja Akella said ASB has ...

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