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Green and white gowns should be offered for graduates again

The Editors-in-Chief April 28, 2016

With graduation nearly a month away, Palo Alto High School seniors are eagerly anticipating the bittersweet occasion, envisioning the iconic scene: a sea of fellow students, all clad in Paly’s telltale...

Homework policy should encompass student opinion

The Editors-in-Chief March 16, 2016

The homework policy at Palo Alto Unified School District (PAUSD) has been a long debated issue that has the potential to alleviate the typically high levels of student stress and workload. While The Campanile...

Retakes on tests need to be offered

The Editors-in-Chief March 16, 2016

In recent years, Palo Alto High School has become subject to an epidemic in which students do not pass classes due to their poor performance on tests. While tests are the best way for students to demonstrate...

Gap year alternative should be emphasized as viable path

The Editors-in-Chief March 16, 2016

According to The Campanile’s 2014-15 Annual College Map, 11 students indicated that they were pursuing gap years — the same number who reported enrolling at USC, one of the most popular for Palo Alto...

Elective classes should offer class previews for interested students

The Editors-in-Chief February 25, 2016

Students often look forward to electives as an exciting part of their school day, as they are not required core courses, but are instead optional courses that students choose due to their interest in the...

Tenure policies in need of a revision

The Editors-in-Chief February 25, 2016

At the heart of America’s lasting education debate lies a topic often contested with extreme vitriol and frustration: teacher tenure. Although varying by state, teacher tenure generally refers to policies...

Computer science should be a requirement for all

The Editors-in-Chief February 25, 2016

Careers requiring knowledge of computer science are increasing at twice the national average rate of other jobs. If the current rate of computer science degree acquisition continues, about one million...

Expansion of Academic Resource Center would be beneficial to students

The Editors-in-Chief January 28, 2016

Tucked away in Palo Alto High School’s expansive library building lies the modestly-sized Academic Resource Center (ARC) — a place in which students can engage in peer-on-peer tutoring, study in a...

Language laning system ought to be re-evaluated

The Editors-in-Chief January 28, 2016

Foreign language classes at Palo Alto High School are the prime example of the adverse effects of poor laning: typical language classes include native speakers, exchange students,students wanting to learn...

CCC should provide more internships

The Editors-in-Chief January 28, 2016

In their high school careers, many Palo Alto High School students may ponder the possibility of participating in an internship, and for good reason. Internships, whether during summer break or the school...

Call to revive dead week

December 11, 2015

For many Palo Alto High School students, the end of the school semester marks the culmination of stressors, primarily those relating to academics. This increased stress is exacerbated by many teachers’...

Non-AP calculus course needed

December 11, 2015

Currently, Palo Alto High School juniors who take the math course Intro to Analysis and Calculus (IAC) are expected to take Advanced Placement (AP) Calculus AB their senior year, the next course in their...

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