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The Student News Site of Palo Alto High School

The Paly Voice
The Student News Site of Palo Alto High School

The Paly Voice

Chirag Akella, Author

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Senior captain Kaitlin Chiu surveys the field for an open teammate in the first half of the game against Los Gatos High school on April 14 at home. The Vikings lost in overtime 7-6.

Girls’ lacrosse seeks to bounce back in rival game

Sam Lee and Chirag Akella
April 27, 2017
Vicente Fox, the former president of Mexico, who has gone final for standing upto President Trump regarding his proposed wall, will be speaking in the Media Arts Center. Photo: Creative Commons

Former president of Mexico to speak on campus

Chirag Akella, Bianca Al-Shamari, and Zahra Muzaffar
April 17, 2017
Senior captain Kaitlin Chiu looks to defend as the ball comes her way. The Vikings aims to avenge its loss to Los Gatos at 7 p.m. tomorrow at home. Photo by Jackson Doerr.

Girls’ lacrosse aims to avenge defeat against Los Gatos

Sam Lee and Chirag Akella
April 14, 2017
The softball team huddles up before its game against Saratoga High School (8-3, 2-1) on Mar. 22. The Vikings lost to the Falcons 8-1.

Softball prepares to face rival Gunn

Sam Lee and Chirag Akella
April 11, 2017
Amy Adams stars as a linguist attempting to communicate with extraterrestrials that have landed on Earth in order to save the world in the new science fiction thriller, Arrival.

‘Arrival’ departs from traditional science fiction mold

Chirag Akella, Author
February 23, 2017

Thursday, Jan. 19 is the last day to add a class

Chirag Akella, Author
January 17, 2017
Candidates Vicki Veenker and Marc Berman are campaigning to represent the 24th District in the State Assembly.

Profile: California’s 24th District State Assembly candidates

Chirag Akella and Siddarth Sharma
November 5, 2016
Vicki Veenker speaks to the Chirag Akella and Sid Sharma during an interview. Veenker stated her top three priorities as securing the water supply, increasing education funding, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Profile: Vicki Veenker, State Assembly candidate

Chirag Akella and Siddarth Sharma
November 5, 2016
The Paly Voice interviewed State Assemblyman candidate Marc Berman ahead of the election to represent the 24th district. According to Berman, his top three priorities are education, housing and infrastructure. Photo: Chirag Akella

Profile: Marc Berman, State Assembly candidate

Chirag Akella and Siddarth Sharma
November 5, 2016
Admin to investigate streaking incident on Quad

Admin to investigate streaking incident on Quad

Chirag Akella and Maya Reuven
September 15, 2016

UC application workshop is after school on Tuesday, Sept. 27 in the Library Conference Room

Chirag Akella, Author
September 13, 2016

Senior class photo is after school on Thursday, Sept. 22 at the football field

Chirag Akella, Author
September 13, 2016
Vandals strike senior deck again

Vandals strike senior deck again

Chirag Akella and Sherwin Amsbaugh
August 18, 2016
Junior Henry Badger serves while junior Jerry Hong prepares for the return. Badger and Hong lost their match in two close sets.

Boys’ tennis loses to cross-town rival Gunn

Chirag Akella and Ethan Kao
April 2, 2016
Junior Adrian Smith swings back his racket to return the ball in a doubles match against Cupertino on Thursday at Paly. Photo by Sam Lee.

Boys’ tennis splits matches against Cupertino

Sam Lee and Chirag Akella
March 19, 2016
Senior Nathan Kau works on his robotic arm in preparation for the regional tournament this weekend.

Science Olympiad prepares for regional tournament

Chirag Akella, Author
March 16, 2016
Junior Henry Badger rallies with his teammates during a practice. Badger believes that the team can overcome its youth to succeed this season.

Boys’ tennis faces rebuilding season

Chirag Akella, Author
March 8, 2016
The current senior was painted by the Class of 2014. The deck will be replaced with a new one in memory of the passing away of a former student.

Senior Deck construction to begin over summer

Chirag Akella and Ethan Kao
February 25, 2016
The Blended Learning class is being expanded to more classes for next year. Illustration by Portia Barrientos.

Blended learning programs to expand next year

Chirag Akella and Bianca Al-Shamari
February 24, 2016
Matt Damon stars as astronaut Mark Watney in the space thriller The Martian. The Martian has been nominated for six Oscars.

“The Martian” leaves no space for boredom

Sam Lee and Chirag Akella
February 22, 2016
The Palo Alto High School TEDx club will host its first ever MC auditions. Last year the club asked theater students, but have decided to have audtions to give more people the opportunity, Photo by TEDxPaloAltoHighSchool

TEDx to host emcee auditions today

Chirag Akella, Author
February 16, 2016
"Bring Change 2 Mind" hosts an event during Club Day 2, letting people share their opinion on how to end stigma. Photo by Sam Lee.

New club hopes to bring end to mental illness stigma

Sam Lee and Chirag Akella
February 9, 2016
Photo by Ethan Kao.

Tava to debut new Paly special menu

Chirag Akella and Ethan Kao
February 7, 2016
Senior and team captain Claire Kokontis leads the strategy meeting for the Palo Alto High School robotics team.

Robotics team prepares for upcoming season

Chirag Akella and Jackson Doerr
January 26, 2016
Students gather at the football field after a fire alarm went off. According to Assistant Principal Jerry Berkson, the alarm was set off by rewiring the electricity. Photo by Adele Bloch

Power outage affects Palo Alto community

Chirag Akella and Jackson Doerr
January 20, 2016

“Summing up Europe” trip to change math learning

Maya McNealis and Chirag Akella
December 8, 2015

ASB introduces new kickball event

Chirag Akella and Ethan Kao
December 1, 2015

Boys’ water polo optimistic after disappointing finish to season

Chirag Akella, Author
November 30, 2015

Boys’ water polo team to kick off CCS playoffs against Saint Francis

Chirag Akella, Author
November 13, 2015

Review: “Spectre” begins with a bang, but misses the bullseye

Sam Lee and Chirag Akella
November 12, 2015

Contests provide students opportunity to voice political opinions

Chirag Akella, Author
November 3, 2015

How to prevent bike theft

Chirag Akella and Ethan Kao
October 27, 2015

Boys’ water polo falls to Monta Vista on Senior Night

Chirag Akella, Author
October 22, 2015

Video: Spirit Week 2015 continues with Generation Day

Sam Lee and Chirag Akella
October 22, 2015

Recap: Seniors take victory in relay

Sam Lee and Chirag Akella
October 21, 2015

Boys’ water polo gets big win against Gunn

Sam Lee and Chirag Akella
October 18, 2015

Changes coming to College Awareness Day

Chirag Akella and Ethan Kao
October 13, 2015

Slideshow: Boys’ Water Polo vs. Gunn

Sam Lee and Chirag Akella
October 1, 2015

Girls’ Water Polo Slideshow vs. Gunn

Sam Lee and Chirag Akella
October 1, 2015

Hybrid Chemistry class blends regular and Honor courses

Chirag Akella and Ethan Kao
September 22, 2015

Verbatim: Who will win this year’s Super Bowl?

Chirag Akella and Sherwin Amsbaugh
September 11, 2015

Gym Construction moving along

Chirag Akella and Ethan Kao
September 8, 2015

Boys’ water polo looks to improve despite construction obstacles

Chirag Akella, Author
September 4, 2015
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