Increased use of Apple products in schools potentially a distraction Kiran Misner February 12, 2018 Science/Tech It’s the 20th century. Students take notes with paper and pencil as the teacher lectures, writing down key points on the chalkboard. Student freedom is limited, and the teacher and textbook are essentially the ...
Repeal of net neutrality threatens Silicon Valley companies Ujwal Srivastava February 12, 2018 Science/Tech Silicon Valley, known as a hub of innovation around the world, has given rise to tech giants such as Google and Apple, and is home to Amazon, Netflix, Facebook and Microsoft. In Palo Alto, we’ve seen companies ...
Adderall: The pill for all of your problems? Samantha Hwang February 12, 2018 Science/Tech, Showcase Nootropics, better known as “smart drugs,” are prescribed to patients with Attention Deficit Disorder or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. However experts warn taking them is a not-so-smart choice. Add...
Bay Area’s abundance of STEM internships Shannon Zhao December 7, 2017 Science/Tech Many families flock to Silicon Valley with the lofty idea that its innovation and spirit of work will rub off on their children’s academic experience. Commuters see major companies and startups throughout the c...
Exposure to blue light from electronics and artificial sources has hidden dark side Peyton Wang and Samantha Hwang December 7, 2017 Science/Tech On a typical school night, a student can be found typing up an essay, watching Netflix or checking Schoology on their computer. As they settle down under the covers, they continue to check text messages on a br...
Personal Delivery Devices to expand across Bay Area Byron Zhang December 7, 2017 Science/Tech Get off my territory!” shouts a DoorDash delivery woman, while pointing at a six-wheeled robot that waits quietly in front of a restaurant. The robot remains dormant until a waitress comes out of the restaurant...
The intersection of art and technology Marie Davis December 6, 2017 Science/Tech, Showcase For decades, art has been on the cutting edge of technology. Moreover, as art has inspired technology at the heart of the Silicon Valley, science and technology have also influenced art in many ways, enabling a...
Psychological factors behind experience of horror films Yusra Rafeeqi November 8, 2017 Science/Tech For over a century, horror films have been a constant in the movie industry, from the first silent shorts by Georges Mélies to supernatural thrillers such as “It,” based on author Stephen King’s novel. Viewers...
Paly utilizes technology to achieve new educational goals Khadija Abid November 8, 2017 Science/Tech Twenty years ago, schools relied on whiteboards, textbooks and lectures to teach students. Advanced technology such as computers, much less drones or smartphones, were rarely found in classrooms. Fast forward ...
Paly should reform limited computer science program Grace Kitayama November 8, 2017 Opinion, Science/Tech Palo Alto is known for many things: a prestigious university, beautiful Baylands and, most importantly, the home of many tech companies and startups. Living in the heart of Silicon Valley, Palo Alto High School...
