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Dear Jamie

Jamie Har and Jamie Har • October 16, 2015

DEAR JAMIE: It's been almost two months since junior year started, and I find myself feeling down pretty frequently. Like many, I have a lot of things to juggle including a heavy academic and extracurricular...

New television premieres to watch out for this coming fall

Jacky Moore and Jacky Moore • October 12, 2015

Every fall, television networks release over forty new shows combined in the hopes of a few catching the public’s attention. The 2015 pilot season manages to involve the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) ...

Unique Netflix choices that will replace your favorites

Bethany Shiang, Staff Writer • October 12, 2015

Let’s be real, what are people really doing this weekend? It is pretty likely that the majority of people — students, parents and teachers — will watch Netflix at one point or another. Is not that what the American culture has become? “Netflix and chill.”

Student investigates paranormal activity

Anna Moragne and Anna Moragne • October 12, 2015

If there is something spooky going on in your neighborhood, senior Hannah Subega is the one to call. Though she is not quite a ghostbuster, Subega has devoted most of her life to researching and finding ghostly activity. Ever since she was young, Subega has gone with her family on an annual summer ghost hunt. From then on, her interest in ghosts has only increased, and she now spends her own time researching the history behind ghosts, and how they coexist with the laws of physics.

Students assess benefits of vegetarianism

Carissa Zou, Sarah Wang and Sarah Wang • October 12, 2015

The saying goes,“ you are what you eat.” And in the case of the students of Palo Alto High School, they are a lot of things — omnivores, vegans, vegetarians, pescatarians, and more. This campus has it all. While each diet offers its own benefits and drawbacks, it is important to digest the unique facets of each dietary option. First, there are people who follow a vegan lifestyle. In addition to avoiding the consumption of meat, fish and poultry, vegans do not consume any animal products or byproducts.

Kardashian, Jenner sisters increase social media presence

Kate DeAndre, Staff Writer • October 12, 2015

After mastering the world of pop culture, the Kardashian-Jenner sisters have begun pursuing mobile applications. On Sept. 14, two of the Kardashian sisters, as well as both the Jenner sisters, released their new personal apps, giving the public easier access to their exclusive photos, videos and fashion advice. Kim and Khloe Kardashian and Kendall and Kylie Jenner have published apps focusing on their lives, such as their daily makeup routines and style ideas. These apps give subscribers first looks at video and photo content of the celebrities and concentrates on the Kardashian-Jenner empire in the fashion and cosmetic industry.

Tips and tricks for Spirit Week

Aiva Petriceks, Lifestyle Editor • October 12, 2015

It is almost that time of year again, when it is perfectly normal to come to school in head-to-toe with green body paint and have no one ask any questions. This glorious week in October, dubbed “Spirit Week,” is essentially Paly’s Christmas–the time where the Paly population learns who really is the best class (cough SENIORS cough). Sadly, Spirit Week 2015 will be my fourth and final Spirit Week at Paly. As a part of the class that got second place two years in a row, I have learned all the ways to exceed in the one week where students go crazy over fake points. It would be simply rude of me not to tell you, the wonderful people of Paly, my tips and tricks to Spirit Week.

Hackathons: Marathons For The Mind

Kai Oda and Kai Oda • October 12, 2015

Glowing screens fill a poorly ventilated room. The clock strikes midnight, but all one can hear is the typing of keyboards and the clicking of mouses. Dozens of software engineers and computer programmers...

Food trucks offer unique choices at local events

Maggie Rosenthal, Claire Dennis and Maggie Rosenthal • October 12, 2015

Food trucks have redefined the term “fast food.” Preparing made-to-order dishes in minutes and utilizing fresh ingredients all while working in miniature kitchens, food trucks have been taking the world by storm. Food trucks have broken down traditional restaurant norms to form innovative culinary concepts and have the opportunity to share their food with large audiences every day.

Student Center offers convenient lunch options

Catherine Yu, Senior Staff Writer • October 12, 2015

There seems to be a poor reputation for cafeteria food which steers people away from the Student Center across the street, to Town and Country instead. Is it the stigma against school lunch that makes it unpopular, or is it the food itself?

Senior Traditions

Carissa Zou, Sarah Wang and Sarah Wang • October 12, 2015

The Senior Deck is the ultimate spot for seniors to display their superiority, and each class’s eagerness to step onto it can be seen when the junior class swarms the deck on Senior Cut Day. However, the deck was not originally intended to be an exclusive location, and was in fact built for stage performances for the whole school. According to math teacher Arne Lim, the deck was originally a gift from the class of 1992 as a result from leftover funds.

Blu-Red Lines: The Return of Global Socialism

Antonio Kieschnick, Senior Staff Writer • October 12, 2015

Bernie Sanders is both a walking cliche and a revolutionary figure. A walking cliche in that it would be hard to find anyone who more resembles the Woody Allen Brooklyn-Jewish stereotype than Bernie “tame...