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Video: Palo Alto celebrates the 95th annual May Fête Parade

Video: Palo Alto celebrates the 95th annual May Fête Parade

May 6, 2018
The Class of 2018 celebrates college decision day, gives advice to incoming seniors

The Class of 2018 celebrates college decision day, gives advice to incoming seniors

May 2, 2018
Speaker Jackson Katz responds to assembly controversy

Speaker Jackson Katz responds to assembly controversy

April 26, 2018
In addition to voting to upgrade Palo Alto High School's speaker, clock, and bell system, Tuesday's School Board meeting facilitated a discussion around the possibility of a ballot measure for a proposed 1.18 billion dollar school bond, which would be put towards updating PAUSD school buildings within the next 20 years. The proposed measure would appear on the 2018 midterm ballot. Photo: Sophia Muys

Board of Education authorizes replacement of Paly speaker system after lockdown

April 25, 2018
How to thrift in the Bay Area: 7 thrifting tips

How to thrift in the Bay Area: 7 thrifting tips

March 20, 2018
'Enough!' Local students protest for stricter gun control

‘Enough!’ Local students protest for stricter gun control

March 14, 2018
Surrounding Palo Alto High School, fliers advocating for upcoming protests about gun control have been put up by an unknown source. In addition to the upcoming walkout, a march on March 24 and walkout on April 20 are being planned. Photo by: Allie Feitzinger

School prepares for March 14 walkout

March 12, 2018
Palo Alto High School students walk towards the football field after a fire alarm disrupted class during 5th period on Wednesday afternoon. Palo Alto High School junior Andrew Shih, in addition to many other students, will have his testing schedule impacted by the drill in the upcoming week.

Fire alarm raises safety concerns

March 8, 2018
Palo Alto High School junior Emma Donelly-Higgins speaks about the walkout she is organizing for March 14th in the wake of the mass shooting that occurred Wednesday, where 17 people were killed after a gunman opened fire in Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. Donelly-Higgins is one of many student activists across the country organizing student-led walkouts and marches in support of tougher gun control laws.

Could the Parkland school shooting be the final straw?

February 22, 2018
A young woman holds up her sign, which reads

Scenes from the Women’s March

January 23, 2018
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Choir to hold 51st annual Madrigal Feaste

December 8, 2017
A family in the holiday spirit admires ornaments hanging from a twinkling display. All ornaments were sold at the price of two for $30, and would be a perfect gift to give during the holidays. Photo: Sophia Muys

Fiery Arts glass sale celebrates the holiday season

December 4, 2017
Stanford rally presents peaceful response to controversial speaker

Stanford rally presents peaceful response to controversial speaker

November 17, 2017

Stanford students plan protest against controversial speaker

November 14, 2017
Palo Alto High School senior and organizer of the 2016 Palo Alto Peace March, Hana Morita, speaks about her involvement in activism. Morita is one of the founders of the student-run publication Anthro, a magazine that provides a platform for students from Paly, Gunn High School, and Stanford University to share opinions and promote activist causes. According to Morita, the magazine was originally founded as a perspective magazine, but has evolved into a platform for activism following the 2016 election.

Peace march organizers on election anniversary and student activism

November 13, 2017
During Spirit Week Day Four, sophomore Benjamin Rapperport holds up sign with cheer on it. Sophomores in the stands chant for their participants in the games. Photo by: Nisha Mcnealis

Recap: Spirit Week Day Four

October 27, 2017
View of the main gym of the Peery Family Center. The facilities officially opened last week after the girls' volleyball home opener. Photo by Benner Mullin

Upcoming PAUSD college fair is welcome resource for juniors and seniors

October 9, 2017
Bay Area concerts preview: October 2017

Bay Area concerts preview: October 2017

October 5, 2017
Assistant Principal of Teaching & Learning, Adam Paulson, hard at work, typing away in his office. Photo: Sophia Muys

Flex update: Assistant Principal addresses student concerns

October 1, 2017
A technology free zone sign and array of relaxing books welcome incoming students. The center has an open, calming layout, with plenty of natural light streaming through the windows. Wellness Outreach Worker Angelina Micheal and Wellness Coordinator Elizabeth Spector will greet students arriving to the Wellness Center by setting them up with a calming activity such as playing with kinetic sand, or by providing the student somebody to talk to if they need help. Photo: Sophia Muys

Wellness Center strives to be a safe place for students

October 1, 2017
Fiery Arts Glass Festival kicks off fall season

Fiery Arts Glass Festival kicks off fall season

September 25, 2017
Thousands participate in San Francisco anti-hate march

Thousands participate in San Francisco anti-hate march

August 31, 2017
Guidance Counselor for the Class of 2017, Charles Taylor, is one of the adults on campus a student can report any incident of sexual harassment to. Photo: Sophia Muys

Survey on sexual harassment reveals troubling data

August 24, 2017
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