Embarrassing Zoom Moments Avantika Singh November 10, 2020 Lifestyle At the end of last semester when senior Tessa Ehrlich was supposed to be logging onto the final Zoom call for her US History class, she was sleeping instead. Ehrlich overslept and showed up unprepared for her f...
Column: Zoom Violation of Student Privacy Sasha Lehrer November 9, 2020 Column, Lifestyle So, like, what’s the deal with teachers being able to spy on us on Zoom? There have been unconfirmed rumors circulating that they can see when we pin someone and see our private chats. Although the Zoom privacy...
To abide by COVID regulations, Wellness Center and other counseling services in the area move online Olivia Ericsson November 5, 2020 Lifestyle Plants, flowers and welcoming art frame the light-blue walls of the Paly Wellness Calming Room, instilling a sense of serenity and calmness. Despite the challenges of online school, the Wellness Center staf...
The Voices Behind the Votes Gianna Brogley, Gina Bae and Valerie Chu October 28, 2020 Lifestyle, Showcase, Spotlight The year 2020 has been historic, marked by unexpected twists and turns including wildfires, disease, economic disasters and racial injustices. These events have transformed the political landscape, bringing new...
Students support local restaurants during covid Parker Wang October 21, 2020 Food, Lifestyle Jing Jing, a Sichuan and Hunan gourmet restaurant, has been a staple of Chinese food in downtown Palo Alto since 1986. At a time when the restaurant industry is struggling, owner Betty Tsai is appreciative of t...
Brandy Melville’s inclusivity dilemma: controversies surrounding one-size-fits-all and BLM Joy Xu October 20, 2020 Lifestyle As junior Kirtana Romfh flips through the tank tops at Brandy Melville she can’t help but sense the occasional glare of other customers and workers at the back of her head. Suddenly uncomfortable, she quickly w...
Sourdough bread encounters Sasha Lehrer October 20, 2020 Lifestyle, Student Life As the smell wafts from the oven, senior Grace Lindstrom's mouth begins to water. She waits with anticipation as the timer counts down. Three. Two. One. As she opens the oven door to reveal her crisp, fresh, go...
County employs students as poll workers due to shortages Ben Antonow October 20, 2020 Lifestyle Clad from head-to-toe in PPE, senior Laura Malagrino envisions herself leading a voter through the Rinconada Library to a polling booth on Nov. 3. This may seem routine to many, but something is different this ...
Local farmers markets remain open during global pandemic Maya Singer October 18, 2020 Lifestyle Every Sunday for the past 13 years the California Avenue Farmers Market has opened up at 9 a.m. sharp, already bustling with vendors, customers, and stands dripping with produce. Even through a worldwide pandem...
Media bias: a blurry perception of reality Valerie Chu October 16, 2020 Lifestyle, Showcase A series of highlights, bolded text and more than 150 links encompass nearly a year’s worth of sophomore Kyle Lee’s research on everything from wage gaps and Trump’s views on gender identity to the Black Lives ...
