Editorial

PAUSD should allow more in-person events

May 1, 2021

Even as the Class of 2020 celebrated the end of its time in high school with a car parade, the lack of a true in-person graduation loomed large over the event. This year, however, we appear to be nearing the en...

Palo Alto should continue efforts to make city more bike friendly

The Editors-in-Chief

May 1, 2021

Editorial

Biking is a central part of Palo Alto’s identity. Since the city unveiled a bike boulevard on Bryant Street in the early 1980s, it has championed itself as a biker-friendly community. Not only does Palo Alto ...

The Campanile denounces anti-Asian racism, acts of violence

Adora Zheng

March 23, 2021

Editorial, Showcase

Since the pandemic swept America last March, 500 thousand Americans have died from COVID-19 complications, and people are looking for someone to blame. Fear and rage are manifesting themselves in anything from ...

Athletes should not be allowed in two cohorts simultaneously

The Editors-in-Chief

March 23, 2021

Editorial, Editorial Cartoon, Showcase

Athletics are starting up after a seemingly endless wait, with the low-contact Season 1 sports in full swing. Three weeks ago, Santa Clara County health officials announced a wave of changes relaxing guidelines...

Sexual assault/harassment survivors: in their own words

The Editors-in-Chief

February 13, 2021

Editorial

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...

Vaccinated community members engage in new activities

Leo Malchin

May 12, 2021

For many students, parents and teachers, the past year has been a grueling, monotonous, anxiety-filled period. However, ...
‘Operation Varsity Blues’ documentary fails to address racism, classism

Siddhartha Sahasrabuddhe

May 12, 2021

News of questionable action regarding college admissions taken by several prominent actors and wealthy professionals, in...
Paly to host vaccine clinic at Peery Center for students

Gianna Brogley and Ben Antonow

May 11, 2021

Paly will hold a COVID-19 vaccine clinic from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. this Sunday, May 16 in the Peery Center for all students ...
Senior elimination

Evelyn Cheng

May 8, 2021

After idling in her car for an hour and a half and spending another 30 minutes hiding behind a bush, senior Malia Wander...
Google Expansion

Shantanu Deshpande

May 8, 2021

Google plans to build a 40-acre campus in Mountain View, including housing, office space and public space. Google’s Goog...