Before the advent of social media, children used to disrupt classrooms with lively discussions; now, they are quietly distracted scrolling through TikTok and Instagram reels, turning into slaves to the...

If there’s one thing I remember from elementary school, it’s the field trips. Despite the bright yellow school buses smelling of mildew and 5 a.m. wake-ups, I loved having the opportunity to interact...

Chances are, if you picked up a newspaper at the end of 2021, the dominant headlines would feature our highly decorated Olympic gymnastics team. But instead of standing tall in preparation for a whimsical...

With the 2024 presidential election nearing, I’m caught in the midst of a tornado of media coverage, heated debates and contentious online politics. As the unending stream of politics sweeps me up and...

In March 2024, the reconstruction of Hoover Elementary School began, initially planning to only construct gender-neutral bathrooms. However, the updated plan now includes both gendered and gender-neutral...

Cancel culture targets influencers for a variety of reasons. Dr DisRespect, a popular gaming streamer, faced allegations of sending messages to a minor. According to a Newsweek article, MrBeast was canceled...

I’m sitting in a window seat on the Caltrain — the hum of the motor blends with the soft chatter of passengers and the occasional jingle of a phone notification. As the train glides along the tracks,...

Since the summer of 2022 until a few weeks ago, our campus was noticeably incomplete without its key structure: the Tower Building which was being renovated. In addition to accommodating important staff...

My bedroom walls trembled as the electrifying rap song “Bound 2” by Ye blasted on the speakers. I nodded along to the catchy beats and lip-synced to the lyrics. A friend sitting across from me lifted...

Paly journalism is meant to represent the student voice. There are 11 regularly publishing journalism publications in Paly, with other ones phasing in and out in the Incubator class where students can...

As I move between food stands, weaving through an open-air market in Seoul, South Korea during spring break, a faint chorus of whistles and chants echo off the surrounding highrise buildings. I regroup...