Opinion Archives - Page 38 of 42

Current finals grading deadline reasonable

Nikhil Rajaram, Staff Writer • January 27, 2014

As a result of the eagerness surrounding semester grades, some students are pushing for teachers to submit grades by the end of winter break rather than the current deadline, Jan. 16. Despite students’...

Is using standardized testing an sensible practice?

Jack Paladin and Kevin Mulin • January 27, 2014

Every year, hundreds of thousands of high school seniors apply to college through an increasingly selective process. In order to gain acceptance into the most prestigious colleges, students must demonstrate...

The cost of being a student at Palo Alto High School

Hillel Zand, Editor-in-Chief • December 7, 2013

As students in the Palo Alto Unified School District (PAUSD), not a day goes by that we are not reminded of our great fortune to be in such a prestigious district. Our students rank among the top in the...

Community service should take priority

Claire Liu, Staff Writer • December 7, 2013

Here at Palo Alto High School, most students pack their afternoons with a plethora of extracurricular activities. With sports, clubs, music, theater and other organized activities taking precedence above...

Curriculum must include public speaking

Alvina Zou, Business Manager • December 7, 2013

Sweaty palms, shaky voice, blurred vision. This is the experience of students who have not been taught the skills necessary for public speaking. Every year students are assigned presentations in order...

Homecoming and Spirit Week improved from previous years

The Campanile • November 10, 2013

The Campanile would like to praise Palo Alto High School’s Associated Student Body (ASB) for its tremendous hard work and successful implementation of a fair Spirit Week and a meaningful, enjoyable and...

Merging of World Literature classes negatively impacts students

The Campanile • November 10, 2013

Last year, the Palo Alto High School English department made the decision to reduce the number of non-elective senior courses from three to two. By merging World Literature 12 and World Literature 12A,...

Teachers ought to provide substitutes with more detailed, structured lesson plans

Seth Alston, Staff Writer • November 10, 2013

Substitute teachers fill a unique role in our educational system. They are an important contingency plan for when full time teachers are sick, missing, called for jury duty or otherwise indisposed. They...

Students should take Unity Day more seriously

Jack Paladin, Opinion Editor • November 10, 2013

Bullying, discrimination and inequality are prevalent issues in high schools throughout America, so it is important to spread awareness and campaign to stop these horrible realities. At Palo Alto High...

The “Nice Guys Finish Last” Column

Hillel Zand, Editor-in-Chief • November 8, 2013

Disclaimer: Please read to the last paragraph before forming any opinions. The following is a lesser-known portion of “Law Codes of Masculine Men,” known colloquially as the “how to get...

New attendance policy is long overdue, discourages cuts

The Campanile • October 11, 2013

On Sept. 25, Principal Kim Diorio announced a new attendance policy designed to keep students in class. In contrast to last year’s policy, which removed the Saturday school consequence, called home once...

Spirit Week should include Night Rally to bolster student participation, morale

The Campanile • October 11, 2013

The exceptionally competitive atmosphere at Palo Alto High School and Henry M. Gunn High School during Spirit Week is one notable aspect of our district that differentiates our schools from most other...