The Campanile

Students start satirical news site

Sarah Tayeri, Staff Writer • October 11, 2013

There are already eight publications at Palo Alto High School that cover nearly all fields of journalism, so why add another? “A lot of what Paly does is too serious,” junior Will Robertson said. Robertson...

Entrepeneur club revives after two-year absence

Leslie Wan, Staff Writer • October 11, 2013

Featured in the New York Times and numerous online blogs, the Palo Alto High School Entrepreneur Club looks forward to educating high school students about building start-up businesses and framing entrepreneur...

Government shutdown creates public dismay, worry, fear

Jensen Hsiao, Editor-in-Chief • October 11, 2013

Compromises have been made throughout U.S. history, but the lack of compromise last week on Sept. 30, the eve of the new fiscal year, forced the government to shut down as Congress had become so partisan...

Black market narcotics site shut down

Hillel Zand, Editor-in-Chief • October 11, 2013

On the afternoon of Oct. 2, Ross William Ulbricht was arrested by law enforcement officials in a public library in San Francisco, but the arrest was for no petty crime. Ulbricht, known online as “Dread...

Enjoy the simple life

Galen Byrd, Staff Writer • October 11, 2013

I lived with a host family in Nicaragua for six weeks and love them like I do my real family. An aspect of my journey that I noted was how happy all of them, and myself, were. With increasing stress from...

Bites for the Broke : Inexpensive T&C Lunches

Emily Semba, Spotlight Editor • October 11, 2013

Though many would argue that the price of lunches at Town & Country Village are rising and even unaffordable for students, there are several lesser-known options for delicious, inexpensive meals....

Holograms make appearance at concerts

Kian McHugh, Lifestyle Editor • October 11, 2013

From Star Trek to Back To The Future, holograms have been making appearances in science fiction films for decades. These three-dimensional virtual recordings — once a futuristic concept similar to a...

A Guide to the 4th Amendment

Emily Semba, Spotlight Editor • September 23, 2013

It’s a Friday night, and you are finally de-stressing after a long week, pretending for a few blissful hours that your English essay is not, in fact, due next Monday. You have a few friends over and...

Performance opportunities at Open Mic Night

Oliver Tucher, Staff Writer • September 23, 2013

Remember those talent shows back in elementary school? Although those do not exist for high school students, that does not mean there is no longer a way to perform in front of fellow peers. Thanks to...

Student Band “Palpitare” to play in Oakland

Paul Mewes, Staff Writer • September 23, 2013

A dream does not become reality through magic. It takes sweat, determination and hard work, according to former Secretary of State Colin Powell, . Palpitare, a band run primarily by Paly students, has...

The New iPhones

Jonathan Ziegler, Online Editor-in-Chief • September 23, 2013

It has finally arrived. After much anticipation, Apple unveiled its new iPhone line with the innovative 5C and 5S. The iPhone 5C is a lower-cost iPhone that is made from plastic and comes in a variety...

1 In 2000

Hillel Zand, Editor-in-Chief • September 23, 2013

Featuring Izzy Kelley The Campanile: Do you want to introduce yourself first? Izzy Kelley: I’m Izzy, I’m a freshman. TC: Tell us about your presidency and what made you decide to run. IK: I thought...