The real science behind hypnosis Emma Todd May 21, 2019 Science/Tech As the lights went dim, she could only see the slight shadow of her therapist’s face; she could feel her body becoming slightly numb as she subconsciously repeated the words the lady in front of her was speakin...
Students try juice cleanses as a way to lose weight, improve health Leila Khan May 10, 2019 Science/Tech With natural ingredients and promises of health benefits, juice cleanses attract many Palo Alto teens interested in finding ways to improve their health. However, dieticians and nutritionists are beginning to ...
Artificial intelligence technology enhances educational experience Anna Meyer May 4, 2019 Science/Tech Nearly every science fiction movie or book involving artificial intelligence (AI), from "Frankenstein" to "Ex Machina," ends in disaster. However, according to people familiar with AI technology, this is not a ...
Physics teacher Gul Eris describes cultural experiences living abroad Byron Zhang and Jaures Yip May 4, 2019 Science/Tech Eighteen years ago, when Paly physics teacher Gul Eris moved to Palo Alto, she began as a substitute teacher. However, she was able to solidify her abilities as a full-time teacher after giving a lesson on ligh...
Dyslexia Leela Srinivasan April 23, 2019 Science/Tech Times New Roman, double-spaced, 12-point font. Autopilot kicks in to most student’s brains as they subconsciously format their writing to fit the standard MLA format, a style teachers introduce at the beginning...
Students challenge themselves in Olympiads Neil Kapoor April 12, 2019 Science/Tech If there’s any one component of high school that Paly students have plenty of experience in, it’s test-taking. Whether for school, standardized tests or extracurriculars, test-taking has become an integral par...
Web, app terms and conditions pose risks Bruno Klass April 12, 2019 Science/Tech Almost every website or app requires users to agree to its terms and conditions in order to use or access its product. However, the average user doesn’t have the time to read the fine print or the knowledge to...
Habit of skipping meals harms health Tien Nguyen April 6, 2019 Science/Tech With the only sound in the class being the frantic flipping of the test pages, the majority of the class is focused on making sure they fill in the right bubbles. Junior Sasha Poor is the exception, with her mi...
Note-taking increases learning retention Miranda Li April 6, 2019 Science/Tech The furious clicking of keyboards fills the air as students scramble to type out every word their teacher says while flying through a lecture. With technology becoming increasingly accessible, the use of comput...
The Technicalities of Allergies Olivia Ericsson and Emma Todd March 26, 2019 Science/Tech As the so-called “gluten-free” pasta arrives at the dinner table in a downtown Palo Alto restaurant, sophomore Rachel Lysaght was eager to begin eating. Thinking the dish used a new brand of gluten free pasta...
