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Freshman guard Annika Shah watches as her shot sinks into the net in a game against Santa Clara High School. Palo Alto High School went on to win the game, 51-40.

Sophomore honored in California girls’ all-state basketball team

May 24, 2019
Game of Thrones main characters Jon Snow (Kit Harington) and Daenerys Targaryen (Emilia Clarke) share a moment together in season 8 episode 2, titled

Game of Thrones slain by bad writing

May 23, 2019
Vike Profile: Linsanity

Vike Profile: Linsanity

May 22, 2019
The Palo Alto High School dance team strikes a pose from a character dance routine in the small gym to prepare for the upcoming national competition. According to captain Iris Hart, this waitress-themed dance, based off the Broadway production “Waitress,” has been scoring better and better at each competition. “We’re doing it [the routine] in the gym so we can get our spacing right,” captain Abby Cummings said. Photo: Dylan Zou

Dance team leaps to nationals for fourth consecutive year

March 11, 2019
A definitive ranking of Trader Joe's seasonal cookies

A definitive ranking of Trader Joe’s seasonal cookies

January 14, 2019
Principal's Assistant Carolyn Benfield

The inside organizer: Principal’s assistant of two decades retires

November 9, 2018
Paly principal Adam Paulson explains that vaping and false fire alarms are linked. Paulson is currently working with Paly Associated Student Body on an informational campaign about the dangers of vaping. “I think that's the first place to start with any issue, awareness,” Paulson said. “Let students know what the issue or issues are.” Photo: Dylan Zou

Paulson talks fire alarms, new evacuation plan

October 12, 2018
Keeping pace with Paulson

Keeping pace with Paulson

August 23, 2018
New boys basketball head coach Rodney Tention (left) observes a scrimmage to gauge the skills of his players next year. Tention has years of coaching experience, and looks to improve the team during his time here at Paly. “I want to challenge them, but make sure they understand they are good enough to be a top level team,” Tention said. Photo: Dylan Zou

New boys’ basketball coach brings 29 years of collegiate experience

June 1, 2018
Junior Galileo Defendi-Cho reads a statement in support of building solar panels in Palo Alto High School's El Camino parking lot at a school board meeting on Tuesday, May 24. The board passed a proposal that removed two proposed solar panels in the El Camino parking lot.

School board seeks other locations for parking lot solar panels

May 23, 2018
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AP Paulson to replace Diorio as principal next year

May 18, 2018
Statements from student body election candidates

Statements from student body election candidates

March 22, 2018
Palo Alto High School principal Kim Diorio announced her intent to resign at the end of the 2017-2018 school year in a message to staff, students and parents this morning. Assistant principal Adam Paulson said he is saddened by the news and that finding a replacement will be a monumental challenge. “[managing] A school like Paly requires that you have the whole package so that’s going to be difficult to find [in a new principal],” Paulson said. Photo: The Paly Voice.

A community divided: Diorio’s resignation stirs mixed reactions

March 9, 2018
Staff surprise students with flash mob

Staff surprise students with flash mob

March 4, 2018
'Three Billboards' brings to light internal struggle and pain

‘Three Billboards’ brings to light internal struggle and pain

March 4, 2018
Acting Principal Rodriguez fills in for Diorio

Acting Principal Rodriguez fills in for Diorio

March 2, 2018
Junior Ben Civjan...

Sport or class? How students deal with skipping school for games

February 22, 2018
The district board office, where the Innovative Bell Schedule Committee will convene today to discuss the final Palo Alto High School bell schedule.

School schedule to be finalized by ISC after months of heated debate

February 21, 2018
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New online city library to hold raffle

February 1, 2018
A recent spike in Bitcoin value during the last few months increases the general public interest in it. However, according to junior Ashutosh Bhown, who invests in Bitcoin, investing in Bitcoin is still risky business.

Bitcoin presents opportunities to Paly students

January 18, 2018
Tyrone Howard

Guest speaker to kick off Equity Lecture Series

January 6, 2018
Food For Thought to be relocated to MAC

Food For Thought to be relocated to MAC

December 13, 2017
Verbatim: What is your opinion of the

Verbatim: What is your opinion of the “War on Christmas?”

December 12, 2017
Members of Sources of Strength prepare

Wellness Center to host Self-Care Week before final exams

December 9, 2017
Preview: Spirit Week to conclude with Paly pride day

Preview: Spirit Week to conclude with Paly pride day

October 26, 2017
These are some of the items available for purchase in the junior Spirit Store. Photo courtesy of: Paly Spirit Store.

Spirit Store to fundraise for Rise Together Education

October 8, 2017
Community member Kathy Jordan speaks out against administration at Thursday's special school board meeting. Photo by Dylan Zou

School board discusses sexual assault findings, community speaks up

September 24, 2017
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Board discusses Title IX, enrollment, and budget

September 15, 2017
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Board tackles OCR reports, suicide and sex ed

August 23, 2017
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