Advisory committee to draft new curriculum Kai Vetteth October 18, 2019 News A newly formed Advisory Steering Committee, consisting of both teachers and students, will investigate blending the successful aspects of current advisory curriculum—such as close teacher-student relationships—...
College fair attracts students and parents Paige Knoblock and Tien Nguyen October 18, 2019 News Paly held the annual College Fair in the Peery Center on Oct. 14, which showcased an array of colleges from all over the world. One of the booths at the fair was Carleton College, where two almuna came to s...
Palo Alto woman comes forward with Weinstein allegations Jace Purcell and Kris Risano October 18, 2019 News, Showcase A Palo Alto resident and former assistant of Harvey Weinstein Rowena Chiu has accused him of attempted rape that occurred 21 years ago. Chiu wrote about her experiences in an op-ed published by the New York Tim...
ASB prepares a variety of events for annual Spirit Week Jace Purcell October 18, 2019 News With this year’s Spirit Week starting Oct. 28, the Associated Student Body is busy planning a multitude of events for the occasion that will serve to de-stress students and further connect the Paly community. A...
New CVS policy limits Paly student presence Emily Asher October 18, 2019 News Starting this school year, CVS Pharmacy at Town and Country is implementing a new lunch policy, which limits the number of students and community members allowed in the store to five at a time. According to CV...
Council votes yes on ‘Safe Parking’ Tien Nguyen October 6, 2019 News After a unanimous vote, Palo Alto City Council plans to incorporate the “Safe Parking” memo throughout the city of Palo Alto, which would provide homeless people with lots to park their vehicles and stay overni...
College Board releases new software for AP students to utilize in, out of classes Andrew Toteda October 6, 2019 News In previous years, studying for AP tests was an antiquated experience: secure practice questions could not leave the classroom, and the only paperless aspect was the surrendering of study materials when the bel...
New Stanford University Hospital opening in November Jace Purcell October 6, 2019 News With embellishments of gardens and glass domes, as well as top-notch care, Stanford University's soon-to-be-opened hospital is hoping to provide patients with an enhanced environment for healing. Stanford Hosp...
ASB holds Quadside Lands, plans Spirit Week activities Emma Todd October 2, 2019 News With Spirit Week right around the corner, September is a busy month for ASB. Events like Quadside Lands, which happened from Sept. 18-20, as they have finally been settling into the school year. “I got to plan...
High foothills wildfire risk endangers major ecosystems Shiva Mohsenian and Olivia Ericsson October 2, 2019 News The Palo Alto foothills have become at elevated risk for wildfires due to the lack of precipitation in the area, increasing the land’s flammability. If ignited, the wildfire would be detrimental to local resid...
