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Breaking: FDA approves Pfizer vaccine for 12- to 15-year-olds

Daniel Garepis-Holland, Brennen Ho, and Jason Lin
May 10, 2021
As part of the Palo Alto High School Associated Student Body’s effort to promote student mental health amid prolonged stressful circumstances, students will engage in daily mental health challenges throughout the upcoming Wellness Week from March 22 to 26. According to ASB Clubs Commissioner Johannah Seah, Wellness Week will provide students with the opportunity to learn about managing their mental health and integrate helpful practices into their lives. “I thought it would be a great idea, especially since Paly is a very stressful environment,” Seah said. “I think knowing more about the wellness resources and how we can be advocates for ourselves is a really good tool for students.” Graphic: Kabir Advani

ASB Wellness Week to educate students on mental health

Sofie Zalatimo, Managing Editor
March 20, 2021
Paly Assistant Principal Jerry Berkson observes students eating during lunch break to ensure that those on campus follow safety protocols. Berkson said students have a broad range of emotional responses to the pandemic, and he says he hopes that reopening and socialization will help address the mental health needs of all students. “I think different people are affected in different ways [with] their mental health through this whole thing [pandemic],” Berkson said. “I have two kids, and I would say they weren't affected at all.” [[is there a better quote you can use here? maybe something that actually has to do w/campus and what the picture is about]] [[also if the picture was originally higher res, you should crop in more i think]] Photo: Daniel Garepis-Holland.

Admin applauds campus return, eager for more students

Tara Kapoor and Andy Robinson
March 12, 2021
The upcoming Tea with Teachers event offers students a virtual way to connect with Palo Alto High School teachers and discuss shared interests at lunch on Friday. According to senior Cindy Lui, the Associated Student Body treasurer and member of the Tea with Teachers planning committee, the goal of the event is to give students an opportunity to get to know both their own teachers and others that they may have in the future. “Hopefully, it will increase the sense of community at Paly, especially between underclassmen, especially freshmen, and the teacher community,” Lui said. “I hope this opportunity will be a chance for them to know each other better and spark some dialogues between the two, which I feel like rarely intersect except in a typical classroom setting.” Photo: Paly ASB

ASB to host virtual ‘Tea with Teachers’ event

Sofie Zalatimo, Managing Editor
February 24, 2021
Shifting locations during COVID-19, the Palo Alto High School Wellness Center has quickly adapted to new spaces — both physical and virtual. Wellness Outreach Officer Whitney Aquino said that although the Wellness Center staff is unable to check on students in the same way they normally would, they are offering resources to ensure that students feel supported.

Wellness Center adapts for in-person cohorts

Sofie Zalatimo and Andy Robinson
February 19, 2021
Junior Nisha Mata uses resources from her post high school planning folder, which she received at Palo Alto High School’s College and Career Center Orientation. After her orientation, Mata met with a Paly college advisor to discuss post-Paly plans, and Mata said the meeting provided her with helpful information and advice. “Before the meeting, I knew roughly what I had to do, but I didn't know how to follow through with it or actually do it,” Mata said. “She [Mata’s advisor] went over the specific steps of what I should start doing and how I should start preparing. … I definitely think I would go back if I have questions.”

CCC provides guidance to students during uncertain times

Maia Johnsson and Sofie Zalatimo
February 14, 2021
An empty Palo Alto High School quad. With over half of this year spent in virtual schooling, the Paly community lacks in-person connection. Brent Kline, Paly’s new prinicipal.

ASB looks to student feedback on Monday schedule

Sofie Zalatimo and Brennen Ho
February 4, 2021
Photo by Magali Gauthier

Black Scholars United: aiming to build a community

Maia Johnsson, Sports Editor
December 17, 2020
Home for the holidays: tips to spice up your break

Home for the holidays: tips to spice up your break

Maia Johnsson, Sports Editor
December 14, 2020
Dressed in elaborate Madrigal attire, senior Edie Gollub spent the past week preparing to play the role of Lady Jane in Palo Alto High School Choirs’ 18th annual Madrigal Feaste. Students prerecorded their videos individually and are looking forward to the premiere of the first ever virtual Madrigal Feaste at 7 p.m. Friday. “I’m really proud of both my fellow choir kids and our teachers alike,” Gollub said. “We’ve been able to go way beyond what I ever thought a choir could do virtually and put out some really amazing stuff.”

Choirs to perform 18th annual Madrigal Feaste

Sofie Zalatimo and Emily Yun
December 10, 2020
Video: Student thoughts on reopening school

Video: Student thoughts on reopening school

Ori Gal, Multimedia Manager
November 16, 2020
Principal's Advisory Committee integrates student feedback on campus

Principal’s Advisory Committee integrates student feedback on campus

Tony Liao and Kira Sterling
November 11, 2020
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