Students lay scattered in haphazard clumps on the luscious lawn of the quad, shielding their eyes from bright rays of sunlight. On the side, four seniors partake in an intense game of spikeball, entertaining...

“Fire!” The swimmers and Dan Starrett shout in unison. Moments later, the athletes on the pool deck break away from their huddle, leaving Starrett, otherwise known as “Superfan Dan”, standing there,...

Disclaimer: None of these scenarios are based on real people or situations, nor am I a trained therapist. My advice for these purely fictional characters is not meant to be taken as a replacement for professional...

In a time where younger Americans are increasingly pursuing unconventional pathways such as trade school or seeking opportunities overseas, students may find themselves straying from the quintessential...

As senior Clare Antonow stepped onto Fordham University’s Lincoln Center campus for the New York Times Summer Academy in the summer of 2023, she was immediately immersed in a crowd of international students. Upon...

As dawn breaks, the gentle glow of the sun seeps through the window of a bustling Starbucks, illuminating junior Kaitlyn Gonzalez. She stands behind the counter, swiftly operating the espresso machine...

Tucked away within the Palo Alto Central building on California Avenue lies Imperial Treasure, a Chinese restaurant that opened at the end of last year. As Chinese-Americans, we have our reservations...

If junior Ivan Sandler isn’t playing The New York Times’s “Wordle,” “Connections” or “The Mini” while his first-period math class takes notes, then that means he already completed the games...

As a school bell blares through Ohlone Elementary School, students rush from the classrooms, heading towards the school’s own farmers’ market with cash clutched in their hands. Freshman Leilani Chen,...

Every year, the Ultimate Fighting Championship expands their reach exponentially when they put together more than 40 live events for fans to watch. The UFC is a league that has not just become lucrative...

My eyes blur as I get a headache, stressing over feeling behind on school and extracurriculars. When I take a look around me, I feel overwhelmed by what everyone else is doing: robotics, sports, Speech...

Paly Theatre’s spring production, “Hamlet,” premiered at the Performing Arts Center on April 13. Set in modern day Denmark, Prince Hamlet (senior Kyle Vetter) is commanded by his father’s ghost...