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Juniors recently recieved results from the NMSQT, which gives merit scholarships.

Should merit scholarships consider income? NO

Jeffrey Ho, Online Editor-in-Chief January 16, 2015

As high school juniors from across the nation begin receiving College Board’s Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT), many are eager to discover...

Comparing grades reduces self esteem and motivation

Comparing grades reduces self esteem and motivation

Nikhil Rajaram, Staff Writer January 16, 2015

In a community as academically competitive as Palo Alto High School, it is no wonder that a large culture has arisen of students comparing themselves to their peers. Particularly, sharing test or course...

Community should raise awareness regarding tech usage and cybersafety

Lauren Klass, News and Opinion Editor January 16, 2015

Think back to middle school where our parents would constantly monitor our texts, we had to tell them about every account we made and we were allowed to create a Facebook page on the condition that we...

Staff should adopt homework policy

Haley Fang, Business Manager January 16, 2015

During my four years at Palo Alto High School, I have found it common to find many of my peers awake at 1 a.m. willing to struggle through homework due the next morning with me. I have also found myself...

Colleges should set policies to assist transgender students

Catherine Yu, Staff Writer January 16, 2015

Traditionally, colleges build their campuses to support the needs of two separate genders, male and female. But how do transgender students fit into this picture? On college campuses across the nation,...

Justice too late for Ferguson

Chris Skokowski, Senior Staff Writer November 24, 2014

Nearly two months after Michael Brown was shot and killed by a Ferguson, Mo. police officer, it has become very clear that the involvement of the Department of Justice in racially-charged investigations...

New “affirmative” yes

Antonio Kieschnick, Staff Writer November 24, 2014

Recently, the California legislature passed a new law, changing the signal of sexual consent from a yes to an “affirmative” yes. At first glance this seems like a stroke of genius. This law means...

Bullying is a pervasive issue and Paly is not doing enough to prevent it.

Issues persist after Paly Unity Day

Miranda Chen and Miranda Chen November 24, 2014

Bullying is an important issue that affects students at all schools across the nation. Thus, it is crucial to raise awareness in order to combat this reality that too many students face in their everyday...

Clarify course labels

Nikhil Rajaram, Staff Writer November 24, 2014

It is not uncommon to walk into any “honors” course at Paly and hear the same question being echoed — “is this class weighted?” University of California (UC) and California State University (CSU)...

Advisors need to spend more time with individual students

Claire Dennis and Claire Dennis November 24, 2014

Advisory: a half  an hour dedicated each week to learning how to navigate the tricky waters of grades, stress, college and the future. What more could students want? The Palo Alto High School guidance...

Changes must be made to increase club productivity on campus

Carissa Zou and Carissa Zou November 24, 2014

At Palo Alto High School, school clubs have always been an effective place for students to express their passions and meet a new community of people, all with the same devotion to certain interests. ...

The Carnitas Corporation has stepped in

The closure of the Buena Vista Mobile Home Park is inexcusable

Mischa Nee and Mischa Nee October 13, 2014

With the closing of Buena Vista Mobile Home Park looming ahead, its ensuing consequences, which include the displacement of hundreds of low-income Palo Alto residents, and the city’s apathy for the situation...

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