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How to search for a college roommate

Emily Semba, Spotlight Editor • March 29, 2014

Finding a roommate is a lot like online dating. Are you a night person or a morning person? How often do you shower? Are you more of a party animal or a stay-in-and-play-World-of-Warcraft type? Finding...

United for Ukraine

Paul Mewes and Coby Parker • March 29, 2014

Since the March 16 Crimean referendum, Ukrainians in the Bay Area are organizing in protest to make sure their country remains separate from Russia and retain the autonomous republic of Crimea. The organization,...

Spring break adventure destinations

Maggie Rosenthal and Maggie Rosenthal • March 29, 2014

Spring break, while a much needed break from school, can sometimes get a bit boring. The week can be long and tedious if you don’t have anything to do. However, because The Campanile doesn’t endorse...

Spring Fashion

Stephanie Cong, Mischa Nee and Mischa Nee • March 28, 2014

As spring approaches, it is time to trade all your warm winter clothing for more light and vibrant alternatives. Here are a few tips and tricks to keep in mind when you decide to shop for that new wardrobe. Guys Socks: Spring’s...

Humans of Palo Alto

Heather Strathearn, Senior Staff Writer • March 8, 2014

Back in summer 2010, a photographer named Brandon Stanton began a project to create a catalogue of 10,000 New York City residents, thus beginning Humans of New York, otherwise known as HONY. HONY’s published...

Give thanks for the white girls

Maya Kitayama, Editor-in-Chief • March 8, 2014

According to word-of-mouth, Twitter and my Instagram feed, scientists claim that a new species of human being has emerged from the depths of the inner Earth: the “white girl.” Those who are clearly...

Listen to the birds

Hillel Zand, Editor-in-Chief • March 8, 2014

The following is told from the point of view of one of those annoying seagulls that hover around campus: Hey it’s me again. Yeah you know who. That annoying son-of-a-gun who becomes your personal Osama...

Sophomore makes art out of ordinary objects

Lily Zhang, Senior Staff Writer • March 8, 2014

What started out as a simple admiration for art transformed into a meaningful project for sophomore Sophia Xu. Xu began experimenting with clay, turning it into magnets, bracelets, earrings and necklaces...

Senior high school traditions compared

Lauren Giurata, Senior Staff Writer • March 8, 2014

Every school has its traditions. Such traditions tend to impact a student’s experience while at the school, as well as contribute to determining the environment on campus. Palo Alto High School, Woodside...

Students look forward to upcoming music festivals

Parker Devine, Staff Writer • March 8, 2014

According to the lunar calendar, 2014 is the year of the horse. Apparently, it is also the year of ridiculous music festival lineups. Coachella, Bonnaroo, Sasquatch, Firefly, Electric Daisy Carnival,...

Insider’s Guide to Hiking

Irene Ezran, Lifestyle Design Editor • March 8, 2014

Although the Bay Area is generally known for its high-tech industries, there are many places for tourists and locals to appreciate nature and escape our technology-filled world. Many students have begun...

2 in 2,000 (With Melanie Reilly and Isabella Saliba Long)

Maya Kitayama and Kian McHugh • March 8, 2014

The Campanile: Tell us a little bit about your relationship on Snapchat. It has been said that you are best friends on Snapchat. How did that start? Who sent the first snapchat? Isabella Saliba Long:...