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Songwriting is not just for musicians

Abira Berezin, Staff Writer • March 27, 2015

Human connection is beautiful. Within this complex life we are all living, the want for being wanted is screaming throughout everyday life. It is human nature to feel and want to connect with someone....

Does sound appropriation push music to evolve?

Antonio Kieschnick, Staff Writer • March 27, 2015

Music is kind of like cherry pie, but not really. In fact, it is nothing like cherry pie. It bears no relation to cherry pie, but that does not mean it has no boundaries. Was that unpredictable? Is music...

Smart homes move towards mainstream

Jeremy Fu and Jeremy Fu • March 27, 2015

The connected home finally appears to be approaching mainstream America, alongside a great amount of hype from major technology companies. The connected home is made up of devices that are linked to the...

Cable users turn to video on demand

Anant Marur, Staff Writer • March 27, 2015

Cable behemoths like Comcast and AT&T U-Verse are finally being forced to treat their customers right as Subscription Video on Demand (SVOD) services such as Netflix and Hulu continue to edge cable...

Trials and tribulations of the vertically blessed

Claire Dennis and Claire Dennis • March 27, 2015

6’1”. That is the answer to the question I’m sure you were just about to ask me: “How tall are you?” Or maybe you were just about to make the enlightening comment: “Wow, you’re tall.” Maybe...

Parenting strategies may lead to narcissism

Miranda Chen and Miranda Chen • March 27, 2015

At least once in our lives, we have probably heard someone say the phrase “I know that I’m always right.” — a statement typical of a narcissist, someone who is “overly self-involved, and...

Smack High Twitter account verges on cyberbullying

Catherine Yu, Staff Writer • March 25, 2015

Paly, you’ve just been smacked! “Palo Alto High, where all girls think that they are models.” Gaining popularity at Palo Alto High School, and throughout the country, is a Twitter account known...

Small Screens Pioneer Original Shows

Chris Skokowski, Senior Staff Writer • March 6, 2015

The small screen is looking to have one of its best years ever in 2015 with the release of a large amount of high-quality original programming. Basic cable networks like AMC, larger subscription channels...

Spring fashion tips and ideas for students

Mackenzie Glassford and Mackenzie Glassford • March 6, 2015

Spring is just around the corner, and that means trading in your warm winter layers for something a little more bold. Here are a few tips to help you improve your spring wardrobe. Guys Chino Shorts:...

The Duck Syndrome

Sarah Wang and Sarah Wang • March 6, 2015

Everyone knows that student: the one who seems to be gliding through life with straight As in the school’s most challenging courses, balancing an absurd amount of extracurricular activities and somehow...

The Diplomats reunite after settling differences

Danny Hammerson, Staff Writer • March 6, 2015

Cam’ron and the Diplomats have had an everlasting impact on hip-hop culture, and have changed the way we listen to music of the genre. Their prominence in mainstream music only lasted a matter of years...

The Procedural Generation

Bo Field, Staff Writer • March 6, 2015

The debate about the validity or viability of artificial intelligence will always inevitably reach the same, confrontational talking point: “But can the computer create art? I think not!” However,...