Opinion Archives - Page 39 of 42

Senior portraits should express individuality

Josefin Kenrick, News Editor • October 11, 2013

In recent weeks, most seniors have changed their Facebook profile pictures to showcase their senior portraits. Although these portraits all feature perfect hair, perfect makeup and perfect lighting, the...

Spirit Week must incorporate variety of students in activities

Jack Paladin, Opinion Editor • October 11, 2013

Every year, the entire Palo Alto High School student body dresses up in its craziest, most spirited clothes in an attempt to win the famed battle amongst the grades: Spirit Week. Students storm out to...

Language classes need to emphasize more casual aspects of communication

Hannah Nguyen, Staff Writer • October 11, 2013

Palo Alto High School is widely renowned for its exceptional academics. Foreign language classes offered here are no exception to this reputation. However, the world language classes at Paly could be improved...

School should adopt uniform anonymous grading system to remove bias

The Campanile • September 23, 2013

Regardless of the subject, there will always be a level of subjectivity added into the grading process of any submitted assignment. Often, this difference of opinion causes controversy between teacher...

Students rely too much on help outside of class

Haley Fang, Staff Writer • September 23, 2013

With grades always in the back of student’s minds, Palo Alto High School students are relying too much on tutors to get their desired grade. Palo Alto Unified School District (PAUSD) has been ranked...

ASB should fund project to improve Senior Deck

The Campanile • September 23, 2013

For years, occupying the Senior Deck has been a staple of being a senior. For three years, each class toils on the Quad, until the time comes for them to mount the Senior Deck at the start of their fourth...

Thank you Phil Winston for making your mark

The Campanile • September 23, 2013

Last June, Principal Phil Winston sent out an email to the Palo Alto High School community announcing his resignation. After having a life-threatening illness, Winston decided to pursue a classroom position...

College sport players should be paid for money generated for schools

Arjun Parikh, Staff Writer • September 23, 2013

Texas A&M’s superstar quarterback Johnny Manziel did not receive any money for an autograph, yet he was punished by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). Although Manziel did not receive...

“Little Big Game” should be reinstated

Jeffrey Ho, Staff Writer • September 23, 2013

For the last 48 years, Palo Alto High School and rival Henry M. Gunn High School have competed in the “Little Big Game,” Palo Alto’s storied high school football game. But after last year’s game...

Oakland Athletics deserve more recognition from students

Oliver Tucher, Staff Writer • September 18, 2013

The Oakland Athletics are currently leading the American League West Division, have the second best record in the American League, and have the third best record in Major League Baseball. But how many...

Aretha’s timeless words

Anna McGarrigle, Senior Staff Writer • May 22, 2013

R-E-S-P-E-C-T Seven letters immortalized by the goddess Aretha Franklin in her femi-nist R&B pulpit and fed to children tirelessly through early adolescence by way of fables, cross-stitched pillow...

No point in trying to apprehend streakers

Jonathan Ziegler, Online Editor-in-Chief • May 21, 2013

Throughout brunch and lunch, Paly is on lockdown. The administration is on high alert as students frantically wait for a risk-taking senior to run through the quad with no clothing. At Paly, this time-honored...