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Palo Alto should build more dog parks to provide healthy, safe environments for pets, families

Palo Alto should build more dog parks to provide healthy, safe environments for pets, families

Sofia Singer, Staff Writer February 23, 2024

I remember the first time I took my dog, Charlie, on a walk to the park. I went to our elementary school, Duveneck, arriving at around 5:30 p.m. — the prime time for dogs to play. As soon as we arrived,...

Book bans limit diversity of perspectives, target specific demographics

Book bans limit diversity of perspectives, target specific demographics

Cherianne Yoon, Staff Writer February 1, 2024
Books are gateways that allow readers to stretch the limits of their imagination and explore ideas beyond the bounds of their own knowledge. However, the stories that often mirror our own challenges and backgrounds are at risk of being removed from school library shelves across the country due to conservative concerns about students being exposed to mature or controversial topics. 
art by Teresa Wang

Society pressures introverts to transform their personalities, conform to standards

Cynthia Huang, Staff Writer January 7, 2024

It’s the first day of school, and as I take my seat and observe my new teacher and classmates, I make a mental note for myself: be the first to introduce yourself and raise your hand as much as possible....

Emphasizing hands-on learning proves more effective in retaining information through humanities, STEM courses

Emphasizing hands-on learning proves more effective in retaining information through humanities, STEM courses

Albert Jung, Staff Writer January 7, 2024

I remember an APUSH class when we were told to make a list of impactful historical events and, without using textbooks or notes, connect how each event set up the next.  Despite the somewhat difficult...

Disney should rework live-action remakes, maintain original charm

Disney should rework live-action remakes, maintain original charm

Cherianne Yoon, Staff Writer December 20, 2023
It’s a cozy Saturday evening, and the television screen casts a luminous glow over the room. As the screen comes to life and a familiar soundtrack of the Lion King begins to play, I expect to feel a tug of childhood nostalgia. 
Seniors should get to know the overlooked details of Palo Alto before they graduate

Seniors should get to know the overlooked details of Palo Alto before they graduate

Olivia Atkinson, News & Opinion Editor December 16, 2023

Dressed in a silky green gown, I picture myself marching down the football field to get my diploma — my ticket to leaving this city behind and going off on new adventures. In the years leading up to...

Parking permits should be obtainable throughout year to accommodate students

Parking permits should be obtainable throughout year to accommodate students

Isabelle Carlsen, Staff Writer December 3, 2023
As I maneuver my way to the far right lane of El Camino Real in the morning rush with cars speeding past me at 50 mph, I catch a glimpse of the rarest item at Paly: a parking spot close to the Tower Building alongside the road of El Camino Real.

Classes should have more engaging, relevant curriculum

Luca Vostrejs, Staff Writer November 25, 2023

The clock ticks as I zone out, losing my attention to the teacher’s lecture. My eyes glaze over as my mind wanders. The teacher’s voice blurs into white noise until it’s completely silent. After...

Regular breaks should be implemented in classes

Regular breaks should be implemented in classes

Naveen Narayanaswami, Staff Writer November 25, 2023

During long 90-minute math or science periods, I often find myself struggling to stay awake and focus on the material without getting distracted or sidetracked. When I look around the classroom, I’ll...

Culture shock in our own country is real; we shouldn’t be ashamed

Culture shock in our own country is real; we shouldn’t be ashamed

Cherianne Yoon, Staff Writer November 15, 2023
Amid the vibrant ambiance of the zoo, the sun’s warmth envelops me like a giant blanket as I grasp tightly onto my parents’ hands, surrounded by a bustling crowd. Laughter and bright chatter tickle my ears, mingling with the enticing aroma of pizza and hotdogs. 
PAUSD mismanaged Multivariable Calculus decision

PAUSD mismanaged Multivariable Calculus decision

Gavin Lin, Staff Writer November 15, 2023

In Spring of 2023, the board of education made the decision to stop offering Multivariable Calculus to high school students during the school day. After facing pushback on this decision from both students...

Art by Anya Rasmussen

It’s difficult to have a green lifestyle

Alec Bonnard, Lifestyle Editor, Diversity Equity & Inclusion Manager October 16, 2023

Despite having taken the same carbon footprint evaluation in my science classes for the past four years, I’m still shocked every time I discover that if everyone lived like me, we would need 3.5 Earths...

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