Editorial

Sexual assault/harassment survivors: in their own words

February 13, 2021

Trigger Warning: The following stories are first-hand experiences of sexual harassment and assault, written by Paly survivors. Graphic language is used and may be triggering to some readers; please continue at ...

District must take action to create consent culture

The Editors-in-Chief

February 13, 2021

Editorial, Showcase

As survivors of sexual assault came forward with their stories on social media in late January, conversations of sexual misconduct were thrust into the spotlight within the Paly community. Despite past Title IX...

Citizens should align their vote with their values

The Editors-in-Chief

December 11, 2020

Editorial

The 2020 elections served as a unique moment in our country’s political system. With the highest voter turnout in a century and the most votes cast in the country’s history, the elections provide a new standard...

Letter to the Editors

The Editors-in-Chief

December 11, 2020

Editorial

Dear Editors, I found the recent article, “Last minute college app tips,” quite troubling (B1, Nov. 5)). While I think some of the ideas presented in this column are meant to be sarcastic, there is no byli...

Reopening plan should have been more transparent, involved more stakeholders

The Editors-in-Chief

December 11, 2020

Editorial, Editorial Cartoon

As COVID-19 cases rise to record highs, the Palo Alto Unified School District board has approved a now-defunct plan for secondary students to voluntarily return to campus starting Jan. 7. After a grueling h...

Palo Alto’s history of redlining

The Editors-in-Chief

October 12, 2020

Editorial, Uncategorized

Editor’s note: This story is the first installment of a series of articles addressing the inequalities in our city, our community and our school. The divide between East Palo Alto and Palo Alto is undeniabl...

Use-of-Force investigation reports should be publicized

The Editors-in-Chief

October 5, 2020

Editorial

A splash of color amid weathered asphalt, a hand-painted mural reading “Black Lives Matter” has blocked off the center lanes of Hamilton Avenue on the block in front of City Hall since July. Traffic is directed...

Reopening guidelines should be made clearer to students

The Editors-in-Chief

October 5, 2020

Editorial

Uncertainty is everywhere these days. There’s a good chance that the last YouTube advertisement you watched began with “In these uncertain times … ” But for many Paly students, the only thing more frustrating t...

Black lives matter

The Editors-in-Chief

July 10, 2020

Editorial, Showcase

Less than 100 years ago, the KKK marched in downtown Palo Alto. When the Bayshore Freeway (a segment of Highway 101) was completed in 1962, the Palo Alto area was redlined and Black families were directed a...

Lack of clear-cut direction surrounding online learning affecting students’ grades

The Editors-in-Chief

May 30, 2020

Editorial

When news broke on March 25 that the Palo Alto Unified School District was implementing a credit/no credit grading system to combat the effects of COVID-19 on distance learning, the decision was immediately met...

COVID-19 drives up the demand for pets and leaves adoption centers empty

Bruno Klass

March 7, 2021

Senior Madeline Lohse’s family has gotten bigger over quarantine as they adopted two cats. These new pets have brought l...
Santa Clara County to enter Red Tier Wednesday

Jack Galetti

March 2, 2021

Santa Clara County will enter the Red Tier on Wednesday, March 3, county health officials announced today in a press rel...
PAUSD receives vaccine prioritization

Jack Galetti

March 1, 2021

PAUSD was selected as part of a priority vaccination program allowing all district employees to be vaccinated by the end...
The best local hikes

Maya Singer

February 26, 2021

Looking for somewhere to hike and enjoy nature, tire your dog out, or safely hang out with friends? Here’s a list of my ...
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 ...