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In the fourth period AP Calculus BC class at Palo Alto High School, senior Crystal Li places her phone in the “phone jail.” Starting July 2026, this may become a normal procedure across schools in California thanks to Governor Gavin Newsom signing the Phone-Free School Act into law last week. According to Li, there are often unnecessary complications that come with enforcing phone restrictions. "It becomes a hassle putting it [a phone] in [the phone jail] before class, and taking it out after class," Li said. "There have been multiple times where kids from other periods interrupt the teacher to come back in and pick up a phone they left."
District to adopt Newsom's phone control law
Kristine Lin and Motoko Iwata October 5, 2024

California schools will soon be restricting phone use during school hours after Governor Gavin Newsom signed the Phone-Free School Act into law...

The Palo Alto High School Media Arts Center will be filled with hundreds of students for the Journalism Education Association of Northern California’s annual NorCal Media Day on Saturday. Jami Lim, editor-in-chief of Monta Vista High School's El Estoque, said that the event will inspire students to pursue different aspects of journalism. “NorCal Media Day encourages students to go deeper into journalism and empowers them to pursue various topics that they might not have felt confident or knowledgeable enough to do before,” Lim said.
Paly to host 11th annual NorCal Media Day
Celina Lee, Editor-in-Chief • September 27, 2024

From as far south as Santa Barbara and as far north as Chico City, 700 student journalists, teacher advisers and guests are expected to attend...

United States Representative Anna Eshoo in red stands with the leaders who made the electric Caltrain possible this weekend at the Palo Alto University train station. According to Eshoo, the team effort was the only way this achievement was possible, "I had to have my colleagues with me; this wouldn't have happened without everyone's support and effort," Eshoo said.
Caltrain enters electric era with launch party
Ava Knapp, News Editor • September 22, 2024

We are the ambassadors of the future. We did something for the next generation that we can be proud of. That really is the mark of America —...

Students from the Dungeons and Dragons Club recruit students to participate in their club Thursday on the Quad at Palo Alto High School. Club Day is an opportunity for students to discover new clubs and for returning clubs to recruit more members. Senior Aaron Nancy, a member of the Dungeons and Dragons Club, hopes that the club’s initiative at Club Days will spark more interest in Dungeons and Dragons. "Our goal is to get as many people as possible interested in D&D," Nancy said. "We're interested in not only spreading the game to new players, but also in relieving the stress of many Paly students."
Club Day invites students to share their passions
Motoko Iwata, Opinion/Editorial Editor • September 20, 2024

Across grade levels, students bring a diversity of interests to Palo Alto High School, ranging from areas of business, religion, and mental health....

Julian Hong, Associated Student Body president and event organizer, speaks to classmates about the upcoming event “AAPI Youth Mental Health: Opening Intergenerational Conversations.” The panel discussion will be held at 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., tommorow in the Palo Alto High School Performing Arts Center. According to Hong, he has been planning this event since February, and he is looking forward to hearing the speakers discuss how to deal with mental health in the workplace and college. “I'm excited to have TAAF and Third State as partners,” Hong said. “They have been incredibly helpful in organizing the line-up of speakers who can speak to both Asian American experiences and professional experiences.”
ASB to host Asian American youth mental health panel
Celina Lee, Editor-in-Chief • September 16, 2024

Palo Alto High School's Associated Student Body is hosting a panel discussion to open intergenerational conversations about mental health within...

A sign on the window of Kirk's Steakburgers indicates the restaurant's plan to move from Town and Country to Midtown. Kirk's, a diner serving steakburgers in Palo Alto since 1948, is relocating to Midtown by the end of the month.
Kirk's to move to Midtown
Nathan Jiang, Editor-in-Chief, Webmaster • September 14, 2024

Kirk's Steakburgers in Town and Country will close down by the end of the month as it prepares to open up in Midtown at 2680 Middlefield Road.  According...

The new Wellness Center in the Tower Building at Palo Alto High School offers crafts and relaxing games for students during lunch time. According to Wellness Coordinator Andy Barker, many students have already taken advantage of the space. "A lot of students have used the space already to get the services they need, or to talk to someone else,” Barker said.
Tower Building Wellness Center welcomes students
Sophie Zhang and Ava Knapp September 10, 2024

Students can now access the Wellness Center on the second floor of the newly refurbished Tower Building, where they can relax or meet with counselors. Over...

The Polynesian Club performs a cultural dance during the Parent Fair this evening at the Tower Building. According to senior Anaiah Latu (right), she was proud to showcase her culture. "The dance performance went well," Latu said. "We were able to come together and perform as a group and show as many people as we could about the Polynesian culture as well as a traditional dance. I am proud of the attire and that the practice and dress rehearsal leading up to the event went smoothly." (Photo: Kristine Lin)
BTSN Parent Fair celebrates renovated Tower Building
Kristine Lin and Motoko Iwata August 29, 2024

Attendees are praising the Back-to-School Night activities this evening on the Quad, following the second year of Palo Alto High School’s Parent...

Senior safety and reciever Jeremiah Fung prepares for the snap against Oak Grove last week. According to Fung, the Vikings have been playing close attention to detail throghout the week in preparation for Christopher tonight. "We've been going over their schemes and plays throughout the whole week." Fung said."I have confidence that the work we've put in will help us get it done tonight."
Preview: Football to take on Christopher Cougars
Shreyas Shashi, Reporter • September 13, 2024
Senior middle blocker Naama Green defends against University Devil's outside hitter Lilian Bongiorno in the Vikings' third match of the season at home, where the Vikings won 3-0.  According to Green, improving after the first set helped the Vikings win the match. "What I think we did well was not letting the first set affect us for the other sets by bringing that energy, and fighting to get a lead and win the game," Green said.
Girls volleyball sweeps Devils
Andrew Zhao and Kevin O'Brien September 10, 2024
Senior captain Jeremiah Fung returns an interception to the endzone for Viking's fourth touchdown agaisnt the Oak Grove Eagles Friday night. Fung said that he his team blocking for him was key in the score. "I knew my brothers were blocking for me so it had to be a housecall," Fung said.
Football shuts out Oak Grove
Shreyas Shashi and Augustus Soedermono September 9, 2024
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AAPI Youth Mental Health event creates new mindsets
AAPI Youth Mental Health event creates new mindsets
William Xue September 21, 2024

Palo Alto High School's Associated Student Body hosted an Asian American youth mental health panel discussion on Tuesday night at the Performing...

Verbatim: Students, teachers react to school phone bans in the U.S.
Verbatim: Students, teachers react to school phone bans in the U.S.
Joy Tan, Sports Editor, Multimedia Editor • September 20, 2024

A new policy, Assembly Bill 3216 also known as the Phone-Free Schools Act is expected to be signed by California Governor Gavin Newsom. The bill...

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Review: Tang Bar's hot pot take-out — worth the drive
Allison Ma, Culture Editor • August 26, 2024

The rich aroma of Sichuan spice and savory chicken broth fills the air at Tang Bar, where vibrant displays of fresh vegetables, thinly sliced...

Review: Mochiko Mochi Pizza explores fusion flavors
Review: Mochiko Mochi Pizza explores fusion flavors
Allison Ma and Veronica Qiu April 24, 2024

The delicate allure of Asian flavors that intertwine with the comforting familiarity of European cuisine at Mochiko Mochi Pizza is like no other,...

The New York Times games page has ten new puzzles for players each day.
New York Times games: Worth playing for students?
Carissa Tsui and Motoko Iwata April 21, 2024

With the recent addition of "Strands" on March 4, the New York Times now hosts 10 games on its website with new rounds of each game available...

Avatar Aang (Gordon Cormier), Katara (Kiawentiio), and Sokka (Ian Ousley) looks in horror as a army of fire nation soldiers approaches them.
'Avatar The Last Airbender': The Avatar returns
Alex Chang and Joy Tan March 27, 2024

Water. Earth. Fire. Air. Long ago these four nations lived in harmony — but everything changed when Netflix’s latest live-action remake of...