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Supt. Austin talks GOP, Democratic educational policy
Andy Robinson
, Staff Writer
January 27, 2021
Column: A youth view of polarization in democracy
Tara Kapoor
and
Ryan Lee
January 20, 2021
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Tara Kapoor
, Senior Staff Writer
March 1, 2020
Analysis: Watergate vs. Whistleblower
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, News Editor
October 15, 2019
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, Managing Editor
May 23, 2018
School prepares for March 14 walkout
Leila Chabane
and
Sophia Muys
March 12, 2018
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, Managing Editor
September 25, 2017
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Aidan Maese-Czeropski
, Author
June 1, 2017
The Future of Journalism: Ted Glasser
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May 30, 2017
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![In a virtual interview with The Paly Voice, Palo Alto Unified School District Superintendent Don Austin said he wants time to adapt his 2021-2222 plans and build distance/in-person learning schedules that accommodate both students and teachers. "There's no reason for [students] to register for classes right now," he said. Austin also predicted a decrease in standardized testing nationwide due to newfound Democratic control. Graphic: Kabir Advani.](https://palyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/bidenpausd-01-900x540.jpg)
![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."](https://palyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/capitol-900x617.jpg)
