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Harvard funding freeze acts as a blatant attack on academic freedom
Harvard funding freeze acts as a blatant attack on academic freedom
The Editors-in-Chief May 21, 2025

The Trump administration sent a letter to Harvard on April 11 outlining a list of demands in exchange for the continuation of federal funding for the university. These demands included reforms to governance...

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Kalena Masching plays bass with her band, the Doll Parts. “I went to Paly,” Masching said. “I know what it feels like to not be the one going to the four-year college. My life is awesome.”
People from Paly: Kalena Masching’s journey from ‘Shallow Alto’ to empowerment
Alex Isayama and Gavin Lin May 11, 2025
A close-up image of the Brazilian stingless bee "Plebeia emerina," which was assumed to be extinct in the US until their discovery in Palo Alto in 2021. "They're really exceptional because they're the only (stingless) bees that occur in the northern hemisphere, so it's really a very unique opportunity," Marelli said.
Back from the Great BEEyond
Dalia Saal, Staff Writer • April 29, 2025
Paly grad Joan Baez performs at UC Berkeley’s Sproul Hall during the Free Speech Movement in 1966. “I know I’ve always been the happiest when I’ve been wearing both hats: doing activism and non-violence work, and music,” Baez said.
People From Paly: Joan Baez
Elise Andrade, Staff Writer • April 22, 2025
Reality Rush
Reality Rush
Cherianne Yoon, News/Opinion Editor & Art Director • April 16, 2025
Student jobs teach responsibility
Student jobs teach responsibility
Kane Do, Staff Writer • April 9, 2025
Designer Dupes
Designer Dupes
Mirai Matsuzawa, Staff Writer • April 3, 2025
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Federal court reinstates AP after White House ban
Annika Chu, News/Opinion Editor • May 9, 2025

A federal court restored the Associated Press’s full access to presidential events in an April 8 ruling that said the government cannot punish news organizations for Constitutionally protected speech. The...

City should rename Cubberley, condemn history of eugenics
City should rename Cubberley, condemn history of eugenics
Meryem Orazova, Staff Writer • May 3, 2025

The Cubberley Community Center has long stood as a pillar of Palo Alto’s cultural, educational and recreational activities. With new plans...

Stay informed on current events through newspapers, not social media
Stay informed on current events through newspapers, not social media
Alex Isayama, Science/Tech Editor • April 28, 2025

Stepping into the doorway of my house after school, a copy of the “The Wall Street Journal” on the dinner table catches my eye. I grab a...

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Major-geared pathways encourage career exploration, increase flexbility
Isabelle Carlsen, Staff Writer • April 27, 2025

Throughout high school, students are encouraged to think about their futures: what they want to study, where they want to go and what careers...

Rest Assured
Rest Assured
Heather Song, Managing Editor • April 24, 2025

Stepping into my bedroom, I immediately feel the heaviness of my eyelids after hours of endless lectures and classwork. I barely make it to my...

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Art by Cherianne Yoon
Waymo’s self-driving taxis gain popularity, optimize safety using AI
Lea Kwan, Staff Writer • May 15, 2025

Junior Angelika Gera watched as her ride pulled up beside the sidewalk. It looked like a fairly normal car, except for the cameras on its side...

art by Cynthia Huang
Smog Surge
Cynthia Huang, Lifestyle Editor • May 2, 2025

Santa Clara County’s worsening air quality is reflected in its failing "State of the Air" grades, according to the American Lung Association.  With...

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Closure of The Primary School betrays its mission, East Palo Alto community
Closure of The Primary School betrays its mission, East Palo Alto community
Board of Education reviews parcel tax renewal
Female Athletes Inspire Change
Female Athletes Inspire Change
Art by Cherianne Yoon
Waymo’s self-driving taxis gain popularity, optimize safety using AI
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
Art by the Campanile Staff
Executive order attacking birthright citizenship crosses constitutional line
The Editors-in-Chief April 17, 2025
America can’t afford Trump’s tariffs
America can’t afford Trump’s tariffs
The Editors-in-Chief April 15, 2025
Trump’s attack on DEI harms American values
The Editors-in-Chief March 20, 2025
Pause ethnic studies requirement
Pause ethnic studies requirement
The Editors-in-Chief February 10, 2025
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