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DIGITAL BACKBONE: Paly IT technician Frank Gonzales works at his desk in Room 410. Gonzales said the number of students coming in for technology help varies from day to day. “Right now, there's been a little bit of a problem with some Chromebooks’ power buttons not working,” Gonzales said. “I think students know that we can’t do too much with their personal computer, so they'll bring them by with a question, but they know that we can't really do too much.”
District adds steps to school Wi-Fi setup for increased security
Isabella Li, Staff Writer • November 8, 2025

To comply with new cybersecurity industry standards, students and faculty must now download a digital certificate to connect to PAUSD Wi-Fi. PAUSD’s Operations and Security Manager Ignacio Padilla...

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'The Summer I Turned Pretty' takes over pop culture
‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ takes over pop culture
Kane Do, Staff Writer • October 22, 2025
Fashion vs. Function
Fashion vs. Function
Dalia Saal, News and Opinion Editor • October 29, 2025
Kimmel suspension ignites debate
Kimmel suspension ignites debate
Alana Chun, Staff Writer • October 21, 2025
Toe-tally essential?
Toe-tally essential?
Zoya Prabhakar, Digital Managing Editor • October 16, 2025
Gunn senior Reza Nasser cuts a classmate's hair in his backyard. Nasser started his business, Fadez by Reza, during his sophomore year, and encourages other aspiring entrepreneurs to start taking risks early. "If you want to start something, just go for it," Nasser said. "Don't wait for a miracle to happen or wait until your older. Just put in work and conssistecny and results will come for sure."
From Fashion To Fades
Alex Isayama, Lifestyle and SciTech Editor • October 13, 2025
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Stop the homecoming hype fade
Stop the homecoming hype fade
Zoya Prabhakar, Digital Managing Editor • October 22, 2025

Crisp October air, spirited dancing and potential romance should be the representation of Homecoming. School dances are a historic tradition, evolving from formal ballroom waltzes to the rave-like jumping,...

Conflict Is Uncomfortable, And Exactly What We Need
Conflict Is Uncomfortable, And Exactly What We Need
Sofia Singer, Staff Writer • November 10, 2025

In a world full of polarized debates, political arguments, war and disagreements of all kinds, conflict is the basis of growth. Oddly enough,...

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Review: Finding the Best Laptop for Students
Christopher Lee, Staff Writer • November 10, 2025

If you ask 10 different students what the best laptop is, you’ll probably get 10 different answers. But when it comes to choosing the perfect...

Playing with the freshman orchestra, Arnav Kamath brings music to life, something research has shown boosts both memory and mood. “When we listen to or play music, our brains release chemicals like dopamine and oxytocin that are connected with joy and reward,” Stanford Medical School student Melanie Ambler said.
A bridge over troubled waters
Lucas Lai, Sports Editor • October 9, 2025

As the last note of the piece rang in the air and the elderly residents of the assisted living center burst into applause, a frail woman approached...

Stop demonizing admin
Stop demonizing admin
Ethan Chan, Lifestyle and SciTech Editor • October 8, 2025

“What is he doing here?” my friend said, pointing accusingly at the figure.     “I hate that dude,” my other friend chimed...

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Mercury lingers beneath the surface of California's water
Mercury lingers beneath the surface of California’s water
Eden Yoo, Staff Writer • October 12, 2025

Beneath the beauty of the San Francisco Bay, a silent toxin has infiltrated the complex ecosystem: mercury.  Mercury’s effects are everywhere...

Prompting Pollution
Prompting Pollution
Naveen Narayanaswami, Sports Editor • October 6, 2025

Each day, about 2.5 billion prompts are submitted to ChatGPT, with it quadrupling its weekly annually. And with higher use of artificial intelligence...

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Conflict Is Uncomfortable, And Exactly What We Need
Conflict Is Uncomfortable, And Exactly What We Need
Photo Illustration by Leilani Chen
Review: Finding the Best Laptop for Students
Lunging forward, sophomore Annie Meng stretches to return a fast-flying birdie. Meng represents Team USA at the World Performance Championships. With seven years of experience, she said she trains through five-part sessions — from conditioning to technique — to perform at such a high level. “One thing that keeps me motivated is the fact that I have to be better than I was before,” Meng said. “I continue to set high standards for myself.”
From birdies to bold dreams
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Top 5 European Soccer Leagues Predictions
Kimmel’s suspension is a threat to free speech
The Editors-in-Chief October 22, 2025
Vote yes on Prop. 50
Vote yes on Prop. 50
The Editors-in-Chief October 22, 2025
In reinstating Colombo, district failed the trust test
In reinstating Colombo, district failed the trust test
The Editors-in-Chief October 1, 2025
Advanced Diploma rewards privileged, harms the rest
Advanced Diploma rewards privileged, harms the rest
The Editors-in-Chief September 23, 2025
Closure of The Primary School betrays its mission, East Palo Alto community
Closure of The Primary School betrays its mission, East Palo Alto community
The Editors-in-Chief May 22, 2025
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