The week of Oct. 4 marked the annual celebration of Yom Kippur, arguably the most important holiday in Judaism. The week of Oct. 4 also marked my annual stressful inner battle regarding the decision to...
It’s hard to believe that just ten years ago during the 2012 Presidential Election, Republican nominee Mitt Romney faced considerable backlash for saying “corporations are people too” and using the...
Some 13.8 billion gallons of gasoline were sold in California in 2021, according to the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration. But a new decision on Aug. 25 to ban the sale of gasoline-powered...
As a government that perpetuates the forced sterilization, rape and torture of over 1 million Uyghurs, China should not be allowed to have a formidable nuclear force nor a veto position on the United Nations.
Numerous...
Twenty-five million people in Afghanistan face extreme hunger, but humanitarian organizations, like the United Nations Human Rights Agency, who seek to combat the issue, lack proper funding. A year ago,...
In order to reduce the workload placed on students and the amount of time they spend on homework each night, the board of education directed all PAUSD schools to revise their homework policies last year.
Now,...
Palo Alto, in many ways, represents the pinnacle of human achievement. Situated in the heart of Silicon Valley, host to a myriad of major tech companies including Google, Facebook, and Tesla, this region...
The Inflation Reduction Act is the most aggressive measure against the climate crisis in American history. It marks the beginning of a new generation: one where the country prioritize climate innovation...
When does art really become art? When does a paint splatter go from being a fifth grade art project to a million-dollar masterpiece hanging in the Museum of Modern art (MoMA)? And should it really be hanging...
Theodore Clegg, a homeless man who resided on California Avenue, died on Feb. 23, behind the Shell gas station 2200 El Camino. The day of his death was one of the coldest nights of the year in Palo Alto,...
Sometimes in life we find ourselves overcomplicating problems when all along the answer sits right in front of us.
The issue of abortion in this country is a prime example. Ever since Roe v. Wade legalized...
Paly should offer more courses and APs for more diverse majors.
With an open campus, a luxurious Media and Arts Center and freedom in course selections, Paly is similar to many colleges. The main differences...