
Kristine Lin, News Editor • May 26, 2023
Joanna Ho is not staying silent.
Not with the reported rate of anti-Asian hate crimes surging by over 300% over the past years, according to the Center for the Study of Hate & Extremism.
In her recent young adult book, “The Silence that Binds Us,” the Palo Alto High School alum and New York Times bestselling and award-winning author stresses the importance of addressing anti-Asian racism, as well as mental health and suicide. The powerful and heart-wrenching story centers around protagonist Maybelline Chen and her Taiwanese Chinese family as they navigate through the aftermath of loss and hardships in American society.

Kristine Lin, News Editor • May 25, 2023
"How can stories remain more permanent, not temporary?" freshman Motoko Iwata wondered. "What are students' stories, and how can we share them with each other?"
Inspired by her love for liberal arts and English, Iwata thought, "What is YOUR Story?" and her idea was born.

In an impressive showcase, Palo Alto High School's journalism program emerged with many awards from this year’s contest season, bringing a new wave of motivation and energy into the school's publications.

As part of the Palo Alto Unified School District’s initiative to enhance visual educational quality in instructional settings, Apple TVs will replace the current technological system of projector tools and SmartBoards in all PAUSD classrooms with an anticipated rollout starting this summer.

In light of a recent incident at Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School, Palo Alto Unified School District staff are calling for upgraded response protocols for student discipline concerns.

Playing carnival games and eating sweet treats, Palo Alto High School students took the opportunity to close the year on a high note during Friday's extended lunch on the Quad as part of the Associated Student Body's Field Day, one of many events designed to mark the end of the school year and celebrate the graduating seniors.

Evan Chien, Reporter • May 27, 2023
For hours on end, a black line is all you will get to see. Back and forth, until you memorize the amount of tiles there are. That’s the basis of swimming, but people don’t go to pools for the excitement of befriending the floor.

Should high school students who change schools be barred from playing sports? The answer from the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) seems to be, "It depends." CIF should simplify its transfer eligibility guidelines to allow more transfer students to play school sports.

MJ Sushi opened a branch of their popular restaurant in the Mayfield neighborhood of Palo Alto at 2305 El Camino Real, a well-chosen location for Stanford and Paly students as well as other local residents.

The Palo Alto High School's rendition of "Mamma Mia!", a classic musical featuring songs from the popular Swedish pop group ABBA, will immerse all theatergoers in a captivating story about a young bride's quest to discover the identity of her long-lost father.

Featuring singers in self-made outfits, the Palo Alto High School choirs will perform the annual Pops concert to the theme of ‘style’ on Thursday and Friday in the Performing Arts Center.

From stick domes to a chalk mural, Palo Alto High School’s Visual and Performing Arts students will showcase their exhibitions throughout the campus starting next week for the annual Art in Unusual Places celebration.
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