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Opinion: Foothills Park must restrict the number of visitors

Opinion: Foothills Park must restrict the number of visitors

Andy Robinson and Avi Srinivasan
January 21, 2021

As a deeply divided America heads into Inauguration Day, now more than ever is the time to address the growing political polarization. For all that has separated us over the past four years, our nation's leaders must usher in a period of healing and unity. Sophomore Owen Kuwayti agreed, stating that recent politics were eye-opening in understanding presidential impact on each of us. “A president should act professionally as well as have strong morals as well as be qualified for the job,” Kuwayti said. “It [the past four years of leadership] made me realize how important it is to have a good person in office.

Column: A youth view of polarization in democracy

Tara Kapoor and Ryan Lee
January 20, 2021

Home for the holidays: tips to spice up your break

Home for the holidays: tips to spice up your break

Maia Johnsson, Staff Writer
December 14, 2020

Opinion: Teens need to take social distancing more seriously

Opinion: Teens need to take social distancing more seriously

Sofie Zalatimo, Staff Writer
October 25, 2020

Orange apocalypse for the fall? Following dozens of major fires across California, the atmosphere filled with smoke and left red-orange light to filter through and tint in the sky for multiple days in mid-September. The abnormal weather was not only a sign of the danger of nearby fires, but also a wake-up call to the severity of climate change. Palo Alto High School science teacher Nicole Loomis emphasized the need to shift towards renewables. “Carbon concentration in the atmosphere will continue to increase at a rate that was faster than it would otherwise,” Loomis said, adding that the nation should “reduce reliance on coal.” Photo: Ethan Chen.

Column: Vote for the planet

Tara Kapoor, News Editor
October 21, 2020

Editorial: Make C-days asynchronous

Editorial: Make C-days asynchronous

October 20, 2020

Column: Distance learning is our best option

Column: Distance learning is our best option

Arohi Bhattacharya, Staff Writer
October 15, 2020

Column: The importance of being friendly

Column: The importance of being friendly

Malia Wanderer, Sports Editor
June 10, 2020

Column: The friendliest gesture is to stay away

Column: The friendliest gesture is to stay away

Tara Kapoor, News Editor
May 28, 2020

Opinion: UCs move towards admissions equity shouldn't include a new exam

Opinion: UCs move towards admissions equity shouldn’t include a new exam

Kaahini Jain, News Editor
May 27, 2020

Opinion: Living Skills should be required for all freshmen

Opinion: Living Skills should be required for all freshmen

Olivia Ramberg-Gomez and Gracia Hmelar
May 25, 2020

Opinion: Opening schools early is the most obvious —but not the most effective— solution

Opinion: Opening schools early is the most obvious —but not the most effective— solution

Dylan Fu, Managing Editor
May 12, 2020

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