Among Us takes off
After a period of chaotic shouting in an effort to convince his friends of his innocence via Zoom, junior James Churchley slouches back in his seat by his bed and sulks over his failure as his Among Us screen r...
How to date during COVID-19
With no end to the pandemic in sight, students are reconsidering waiting for the virus to end before putting themselves into the dating world again. Until that time, here are some ways to prepare for dating dur...
Traveling During Distance Learning
Attending Palo Alto High School from the hilly greenland of Bozeman, Mont. would have been impossible a year ago, but for junior Christian Bevan, it’s now a reality.Â
With school in full distance-learning mo...
Distanced Celebrations during COVID-19
With the continuation of annual celebratory events, Junior Vishesh Goyal was left with the sinking realization that he wasn’t going to have the kinds of student get-togethers he normally does — the kinds that u...
Embarrassing Zoom Moments
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
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
Plants, flowers and welcoming art frame the light-blue walls of the Paly Wellness Calming Room, instilling a sense of serenity and calmness.Â
Despite the challenges of online school, the Wellness Center staf...
The Voices Behind the Votes
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
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
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...