The Campanile

The effects of test anxiety on Paly students

Catherine Yu, Staff Writer • November 24, 2014

Imagine looking at a blank test sheet. You scan the page and adjust your focus onto the first question, Name. Putting your pencil to the paper, you fill in the answer and hope that all of your studying...

Best places to study for finals

Paul Mewes, Senior Staff Writer • November 24, 2014

Uh oh, finals are almost here! That means lots of cramming and, in most cases, lots of stress. But, don’t fear, the Campanile is here to help. With finals week around the corner, it is important for...

Jake’s Takes on “Nightcrawler”

Jake Van Zyll, Senior Staff Writer • November 24, 2014

The new thriller “Nightcrawler” stands out above other thriller movies for several reasons: it has a very original premise, brilliant dialogue and Jake Gyllenhaal delivers a prodigious portrayal of...

The best smartwatches on the market today

Jeremy Fu and Jeremy Fu • November 24, 2014

Watches have historically been more than just accessories, they were necessities. However, many now see them as obsolete. Now, new technology has given watches the platform they need to truly excel and...

Boys water polo season ends after loss in CCS playoffs

Chris Skokowski, Senior Staff Writer • November 24, 2014

The Palo Alto High School boys water polo team ended its postseason with a victory over Henry M. Gunn High School after capping the regular season with a tough loss to its cross-town rivals. After being...

Reacting sensibly to inappropriate exposure

Jamie Har and Jamie Har • November 24, 2014

With the recent cases of public flashing, questions have arisen concerning how individuals and society as a whole should address this issue. If someone drives up next to a child or teen and unexpectedly...

Society should recognize catcalling as harrassment

Lauren Gargiulo, News and Opinion Editor • November 24, 2014

On Oct. 28, an organization called Hollaback released a video of a woman walking down the streets of New York City over a ten hour time lapse. In the video, the women endured 100 accounts of harassment....

Tips to combat sleep deprivation in teens

Maggie Rosenthal and Maggie Rosenthal • November 24, 2014

With finals quickly approaching, the lives of the majority of Palo Alto High School students get much busier, with more schoolwork and extracurriculars. When more time is needed for other work, the first...

Tout Sweet Patisserie to open in Palo Alto

Claire Dennis and Claire Dennis • November 24, 2014

For many foodies, the trek to San Francisco for delicious treats is a common one, marked by the breadth and excellence of dessert shops in the city. However, Palo Altans will no longer have to travel across...

Paly student library celebrates Banned Books Week

Susana Cacho and Susana Cacho • October 17, 2014

While walking through the library, a student notices a bookshelf covered in caution tape and books hidden in manila folders. The student stops and picks up a folder. As he opens it, he see the book, “Perks...

Jake’s Takes: “Purge: Anarchy” improves on Purge

Jake van Zyll, Senior Staff Writer • October 17, 2014

When audiences saw the trailer for The Purge (2013), many thought it promised a great plot and had vast potential. Set in the near future, crime rates have been at an all time low since the introduction...

Junior draws inspiration from HONY, documents life at Paly

Miranda Chen and Miranda Chen • October 17, 2014

“Humans of New York” (HONY) is a social media phenomenon that has quickly grown into a deep, storytelling photoblog of the culture and people of the city of New York. The page constantly posts pictures...