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Cancellation of SAT Subject Tests creates fairer college admissions process

Joy Xu

February 19, 2021

Opinion

Millenials transform business world through ESG investing

Andy Wang

February 19, 2021

Opinion

Tech companies’ data use ought to be regulated to protect user privacy

Olivia Ericsson

January 28, 2021

Opinion

Students shouldn’t have been optimistic about district reopening plan

Leo Malchin

January 28, 2021

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Euphoria depicts stigmatized aspects of teenage life

Bruno Klass

October 4, 2019

Opinion

In her bedroom, with her mom next door, Rue (Zendaya), takes a Vicodin, giving her an addictive feeling of pleasure. Zendaya, mainly known for her appearances on children’s television shows such as “Shake it U...

High college tuition caused by flawed loan system

Alex Liu

October 4, 2019

Opinion

For a select few students, the answer to the question, “How will I pay for college?” is an easy one — their parents will bear the cost. But for the vast majority, this is not an option, leaving these students ...

9/11 discussion should be incorporated into curriculum

Emma Todd

October 2, 2019

Opinion

The 9/11 terrorist attack in 2001 killed thousands of people when two hijacked planes crashed into the World Trade Center, one into the Pentagon and another into a field in Pennsylvania. Every year, the tra...

InFocus time should not be utilized for instructional minutes

Sarah O'Riordan

September 11, 2019

Opinion

It’s a week before school goes back into session, and schedules have just come out. Of course, everyone begins to compare. It’s commonplace to try and meet up with friends during preparatory periods, and for ma...

Admin ought to publicize Paly’s state-of-the-art resources

Siddhartha Sahasrabuddhe

September 11, 2019

Opinion

Paly oozes privilege. From our top-tier athletic equipment to a new library, various facilities are significant contributors to Paly’s reputation as one of the best high schools in the nation. Paly offers more...

Debate culture should accommodate all students

Kai Vetteth

September 9, 2019

Opinion

It wasn’t until my first debate tournament, as I argued emphatically before a panel of strangers, that I understood why Americans fear public speaking more than death. Yet the apprehension I felt paled in compa...

Charter schools; how they improve a state’s education

Loic Boehler-Bosch

June 2, 2019

Opinion

As strong as the educational system in the Bay Area may seem, California as a whole is not ranked in the top half of states for quality of education, according to the U.S. News & World Report. Public school...

Schools ought to offer the option to take a class for pass or fail credit

Anna Meyer

May 25, 2019

News, Opinion

During course registration, many students find themselves scrambling to assemble a schedule for the next year, pondering how to both optimize course rigor and maintain good grades. Unfortunately, most students ...

School instructional minutes are not used effectively

Maya Rathore

May 24, 2019

Opinion

It is an inevitable aspect of the school system: not everybody will enjoy every part of education, nor will they love every minute of every class period. What is more difficult for most students to swallow, tho...

Community must respect all pursuits of higher education

Sophia Moore and Anna Meyer

May 24, 2019

Opinion

On college shirt day last year, a day that is intended to enable students to show pride for their post-high school plans, a student wore a Foothill College shirt with the words “Sorry, Mom” written on the back....

Cancellation of SAT Subject Tests creates fairer college admissions process

Joy Xu

February 19, 2021

Junior year is notorious for its rigor, and every day I’ve found myself drowning a little bit more into an ocean of home...
Millenials transform business world through ESG investing

Andy Wang

February 19, 2021

Millennials and Gen Z are poised to reshape the business world through a focus on environmental, social and corporate go...
Tech companies’ data use ought to be regulated to protect user privacy

Olivia Ericsson

January 28, 2021

Whether you’re in the grocery store or at a restaurant, people are glued to their screens, checking out the latest Insta...
Students shouldn’t have been optimistic about district reopening plan

Leo Malchin

January 28, 2021

As the COVID-19 pandemic edges closer to the one-year mark, it’s only natural for students, teachers and parents to fore...
How Prop 22 Shows Corporate Political Power

Ajay Venkatraman

December 23, 2020

While the eyes of the world were fixated upon the heated 2020 presidential race on Nov. 3, the day brought something els...