Twinkling Christmas lights, snow-capped landscapes, crackling fireplaces and the whistle of a Christmas carol through the air a classic holiday film opening. Packed with joy and nostalgia, the holidays are believed to be full of family traditions, romantic confessions and friendship. Media and pop culture...
Michelle Koo, News Editor, Graphics Artist
• October 31, 2022
With the duty of oversight and governance, the Palo Alto Board of Education deals with affairs regarding the school community, including: budgets, new curricular adoptions and superintendent supervision. The board is a group of five elected individuals who meet every second and fourth Tuesday of the...
As the climate crisis grows more drastic by the day, both the City of Palo Alto and student-led groups around the area are continuing their plans to lead the community toward a more sustainable future. The City of Palo Alto has been a trendsetter in pushing sustainability goals. In 2016, the City of...
Cast-iron plant
The large, glossy leaves of Aspidistra elatior give it the aesthetic of a Spanish-tiled courtyard on a Pinterest board. Yet, its subtle beauty and simplicity conceals its indestructibility.
Aspidistra elatior, also known as the cast-iron plant, was first introduced to Europe from...
Chinelo Design: 237 State St, Los Altos
Chinelo Design offers an assortment of greenery, including houseplants, outdoor plants, succulents and cacti, making it the perfect destination for plant enthusiasts. Flowers and other various colorful plants line the floor and ceiling plants hang from above...
Gender dysphoria, different from body dysmorphia, is what the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN) defines as “discomfort, pain and unhappiness that is experienced by many transgender people in relationship to the commonly gendered parts of their body.” Sophomore Jordan Minion, who...
In the age of Instagram models and Pinterest influencers, social media users are constantly bombarded with images of the “perfect” girl. She’s confident, naturally beautiful and posts colorful photos of fruit bowls and yoga sessions on her stunningly curated feed. When adolescent girls see these...
Jessica Zang, Features Editor and Assistant Business Manager
• March 4, 2022
To trace the evolution of the male body standard from years past, we only need to look at Superman. Since his creation in 1938, the iconic superhero has represented the ideal American man—strong, handsome and selfless. In the “Superman” movies from 1978 to 1987, the hero was played by Christopher...
Every February, people celebrate Black History Month across the United States. Before Black History Month, many celebrated “Negro History Week” which was founded by historian Carter G. Woodson and the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) in 1926. Eventually, the...
