What's the state of our nation?
2020 is undoubtedly a year for the history books. Four years into President Donald Trump’s term, a runaway virus, protests against police brutality and increasingly polarized politics have shaken the nation—not to mention the upcoming presidential election.
As...
The bumpy potholes and ridges lining the floor of Highway 101, the historic highway traversing California’s west coast, don’t make for a smooth ride. Despite unpleasant rush hour traffic and rough paving, countless Palo Alto residents drive the lengths of 101 daily, and unofficial landmarks are recognizable...
Sophia Stern, Business Manager, Social Media Editor
• November 12, 2020
Karna Nisewaner, a parent of two elementary school students in the district and former Chair of the Palo Alto Community Child Care board, is running for the School Board this November on a platform of district transparency.
Nisewaner decided to run after feeling dissatisfied by the school board’s...
One of the most debated propositions on this year’s ballot is Proposition 16, an amendment that aims to repeal Proposition 209. Proposition 209 states that discrimination or preferential treatment for college admissions on the basis of race, color, ethnicity or national origin is unconstitutional....
On May 25, George Floyd was pinned to the ground and suffocated by a police officer. As a result of a video taken at the time and news coverage, thousands of people flocked to social media to voice their outrage. Since the release of the video onto Instagram, many users, accustomed to the traditional...
Mia Knezevic, Forum Editor, Photo Editor and Oracle-SEC Liaison
• November 2, 2020
After four years on the school board, Jennifer DiBrienza is running for re-election this November.
DiBrienza was inspired to run in 2016 after parents complained to her about the emphasis on assessments in secondary schools. “I knew [parents] who had kids in high school wanted to see more project...
Proposition 15 would increase funding for K-12 public schools and local governments by taxing businesses based on the current market value of their commercial or industrial property instead of their original purchase price. A “yes” vote would result in increased taxes on most commercial properties...
Maybe you’ve seen his organization, Political Youth Co., officially known as Institution for Youth in Policy, on your Tik-Tok’s “For You” page. Perhaps you’ve attended one of his club meetings, or maybe you’re just now learning who he is. Either way, sophomore Paul Kramer shows the many...
Proposition 18 is a proposed California constitutional amendment that would expand suffrage rights for teenagers. If passed, it would allow 17-year-olds who will be 18 at the time of the next general election to vote in its primaries and special elections earlier in the year.
A “yes” vote...
Sophia Stern, Business Manager, Social Media Editor
• October 5, 2020
With the election quickly approaching, and given the pandemic, the voting process might be confusing for first-time voters. Here are some tips on how to vote in California.
Registering to vote:
In California, the deadline to register to vote online or by mail is Oct. 19. If you are registering...
