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Luca Vostrejs

Luca Vostrejs, Lifestyle Editor

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Freshman and Saxophonist Elliot Hull plays the jazz band’s opening song. Gunn’s jazz band Director Shawn McGinn said the concert succeeded. “I’ve always loved the collaboration between Gunn and Paly,” McGinn said. “In athletics, there’s always a bit of a rivalry but in music, it’s ‘How can you work together best?’”

High schools hold 47th annual jazz concert

Luca Vostrejs, Lifestyle Editor
December 20, 2024
Sophomore Jesse Spain plays the piano during the orchestra’s final concert of 2023 at the Performing Arts Center. “When we’re playing in orchestra, Tchaikovsky or Mahler were my main inspirations,” Spain said.

Mozart to Mélange

Luca Vostrejs, Lifestyle Editor
December 13, 2024
Passing plates, sharing stories

Passing plates, sharing stories

Luca Vostrejs, Lifestyle Editor
November 21, 2024
Football loses homecoming game 42-13

Football loses homecoming game 42-13

Luca Vostrejs, Lifestyle Editor
October 22, 2024
Torn by Tensions

Torn by Tensions

Luca Vostrejs, Meryem Orazova and Elise Andrade
October 22, 2024
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[Image] Seniors strike gold

Annika Chu and Isabella Bian
October 21, 2024
State Bill 1955 becomes first in the nation to prevent forced outings of LGBTQ+ students

State Bill 1955 becomes first in the nation to prevent forced outings of LGBTQ+ students

Luca Vostrejs, Lifestyle Editor
September 26, 2024
Art students illuminate campus with diverse creativity

Art students illuminate campus with diverse creativity

Luca Vostrejs, Lifestyle Editor
August 20, 2024
PAEA members protests outside thre district office. “We don’t want to lose (educators) to districts that pay higher,” PAEA President Teri Baldwin said. “We want to attract and retain the best educators for our students.”

[Image] The Compensation Conundrum

Gavin Lin, Meryem Orazova, Annika Chu and Alex Isayama
May 20, 2024
Summer programs increase student curiosity, exploration

Summer programs increase student curiosity, exploration

Luca Vostrejs, Lifestyle Editor
May 20, 2024
INVEST IN EDUCATION, NOT IN RESERVES. Palo Alto Educators Association teacher representative Erin Angell yells 'Invest in education, not in reserves,' as members of PAEA hold a rally over an impasse on salary negotiations with the district on April 23. “Educators cannot afford to live here, and they have long commutes,” PAEA President Teri Baldwin said. “It takes a toll and we don’t want to lose them to districts that pay higher. We want to attract and retain the best educators for our students.”

PAEA teachers, staff rally over impasse with PAUSD at Board of Education meeting

Luca Vostrejs and Meryem Orazova
April 23, 2024
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[Image] Boys basketball falls to Los Gatos 47-34 during senior night game

Luca Vostrejs, Lifestyle Editor
February 14, 2024
It’s important to recognize passions, parents, privilege

It’s important to recognize passions, parents, privilege

Luca Vostrejs, Lifestyle Editor
April 15, 2024
ROCK OUT! Economics teacher Grant Blackburn plays guitar in a band including english literature teacher Richard Rodriguez, yearbook advisor Brian Wilson and senior Max Rabbitt. Associated Student Government hosted Quadchella featuring live music from students and teachers for Spring Spirit Week during lunch on Wednesday, March 27. “It’s fun to watch live music, it’s something that’s not as popular now,” Rabbitt said. “Playing live is always the most fun part, you get to show off your music and your skills.”

ASB hosts Quadchella during Spring Spirit Week

Luca Vostrejs, Lifestyle Editor
March 27, 2024
Boys basketball wins first playoff match

Boys basketball wins first playoff match

Luca Vostrejs, Lifestyle Editor
March 17, 2024
The political scene, driven by screens

The political scene, driven by screens

Lucas Yuan, Alec Bonnard and Luca Vostrejs
February 21, 2024
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[Image] Basketball splits rivalry series with Gunn, loses at home

Gavin Lin and Meryem Orazova
February 15, 2024
Terun, iTalico bring authentic cuisine, community to California Avenue

Terun, iTalico bring authentic cuisine, community to California Avenue

Luca Vostrejs, Lifestyle Editor
December 24, 2023
PAUSD newly partners with tbh to improve access to student mental health services, on-demand support

PAUSD newly partners with tbh to improve access to student mental health services, on-demand support

Luca Vostrejs, Lifestyle Editor
December 9, 2023

Classes should have more engaging, relevant curriculum

Luca Vostrejs, Lifestyle Editor
November 25, 2023
Senior and co-captain Grant Jauregui gets ready to throw the ball to his teammate for a chance to score. “We always have to take one step at a time, but I feel really good about (CCS),” Coach Bob Greene said.

Boys water polo sets sights on CCS after successfull game against Fremont

Luca Vostrejs, Lifestyle Editor
October 27, 2023
A LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS. Residents gather at an interfaith vigil at Mitchell Park Bowl on Oct. 21 to light candles and mourn the loss of lives in Israel. Following the lighting, members gave speeches and sang songs of unity and peace. “It was probably the saddest day I’ve had in a long time,” junior Ben Levav said. “I’ve just been thinking about the war a lot and it has affected me a lot. I couldn’t think about school or anything else.” ​

Bloodshed at the Border

Holden Lee, Heather Song, Luca Vostrejs and Kate Xia
October 25, 2023
Photo by Luca Vostrejs / Graphic by Kate Xia

American Apparel

Luca Vostrejs, Lifestyle Editor
October 10, 2023
Audience praise Earl Hansen during ceremony. “Coach Hansen has not only been a great coach but a pillar of the community," former player of Hansen's Jim Harbaugh said.

Stadium renamed, honors Earl Hansen

Tyler Wong and Luca Vostrejs
September 29, 2023
Photo by Tyler Wong

Football defeats Fremont 28-10 in season opener

Julian Hong and Luca Vostrejs
August 26, 2023
Boys volleyball rally falls short

Boys volleyball rally falls short

Luca Vostrejs, Lifestyle Editor
May 24, 2023
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Boys basketball wins home opener

Luca Vostrejs, Lifestyle Editor
December 16, 2022
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