Some of the most celebrated works of our day are penned by women: “Frankenstein,” “Wuthering Heights” and “Little Women,” are only a few. And yet, instead of highlighting these women in the English Advanced Placement (AP) and upperclassman honors curriculum, such important content is buried...
Compiled by Ariel Pan
Published in the November 6th, 2015 issue
1. Introverts have opinions; include them in conversations and ask questions like, “What do you think?”
2. Don’t force introverts to speak or guilt them into speaking; let them speak when they feel comfortable doing so.
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Written by Stina Chang
published in the November 6th, 2015 issue
As soon as Carly Rae Jepsen’s “Call Me Maybe” comes on the radio, I feel the urge to sing along, dance to the rhythm and yell to the whole world that they should call me (maybe). But I remain still because I’m too afraid...
Written by Elinor Aspegren
Published in the November 6, 2015 issue
It’s that time of year again. People are adorning their houses with witches and ghouls and going to Costco or Safeway to buy bite-sized candy bars and spider rings. Toddlers and teens alike are searching for the perfect outfit...
Written by Alex Dersh
Published in the October 8, 2015 issue
Odds are you know a LGBTQ+ person in school or in other areas of your life. According to the 2013-2014 California Health Kids Survey, around 8 percent of Palo Alto students identify as LGBTQ+, meaning that 17 years ago at least...
Written by Naina Murthy
Published in the October 8, 2015 issue
Palo Alto prides itself on being progres-sive, but when it comes to diversity, it has hit a wall. To some extent, the wealth and good weather have created a bubble that surrounds and hides our city from the social issues of...
Written by Hayley Krolik
Published in the October 8 2015 issue
Although federal law separates church and state, public schools cannot blatantly ignore over half of their student bodies: according to Gallup polling, 60 percent of Americans find religion to be very important in their lives...
Written by Katie Russell
Published in the October 8, 2015 issue
Religion is a sensitive subject for many reasons; the establishment of separation of church and state requires that the public education system not support or promote any religion. At the same time, it is necessary for Gunn...
Written by Shannon Yang
The California Education Code and the district’s school board have established policies to ensure that students who are legitimately absent still have an equal opportunity to catch up on any missed work without major penalties. However, several teachers have put into...
Written by Matthew Hamilton
Published in the September 11, 2015 issue
As primary candidates compete in the 2016 presidential election, a treaty that could fundamentally change U.S. foreign policy quietly makes its way through Congress. This agreement, negotiated by President Barack Obama...
Written by Deiana Hristov
Published in the September 11, 2015 issue
On June 16, the media exploded. Donald Trump, one of America’s most notorious media moguls, announced his campaign for the presidency. Over the next few months, any coverage of other Republican candidates was washed away...
Written by Lisa Hao
Published in the September 11, 2015 issue
After a strenuous school year, the Creative Scheduling Committee came out with a new schedule designed to minimize academic stress. Some changes include increased class time, two tutorial periods and allotted time for teacher collaboration....
