The idea behind gift-giving is simple: An individual gives a small token of appreciation to friends and family as means of spreading love and happiness. However, the nature of gift-giving has changed as time passes, focusing more on materialism instead of thoughtfulness. This evolved form of...

In the summer of 2025, Palo Alto is set to open an inaugural apartment complex located at 231 Grant Ave. featuring 110 units for educators and their families who meet income requirements. Supervisor Joe Simitian, a longtime Palo Alto resident, is representing the project. Educators within the Los Altos...

Students, family members, and student-supporting adults should trust that teachers have what’s best for student learning in their minds. Unfortunately, we are instead seen as obstacles for future advancement. This is, of course, different in different communities; but in the community I work in, any...

Students’ wellbeing and academic fulfillment are the heartbeat of any educational institution. This truth, although widely agreed upon, can be side-swept and forgotten about in the midst of busy schedules and school politics. Similarly, student feedback gets lost in the shuffle, allowing overlooked...

As medical technology becomes increasingly accessible and popular, the accompanying resources have also become more popular. Some of the most significant of these resources include both physical and mental health resources. The rise in availability of online resources centered around health has led to...

Sir Ken Robinson’s TED Talk, Do Schools Kill Creativity?, released in 2006, has garnered over 77 million views on the TED website. His popular critique of the school system led many to question the true nature of intelligence and whether society’s view of it is misguided. Taking into account the...

There have been 163 school shootings on United States school campuses since the start of the year, according to nonprofit organization Everytown for Gun Safety. The quantity of school shootings, as well as public fears, are both increasing. According to a Pew Research Center study from 2022,...

For centuries, societies have relied on the spoken word to spread information, often in hopes of furthering initiatives, whether for political campaigns or social reform. It has not only proven to be effective in delivering information, but is also extremely important in building community networks....

The phrases “I’m just a girl,” “girl math” and “girl dinner” are a commonplace throughout social media platforms such as TikTok and Instagram, with posts garnering millions of likes, shares and comments. In fact, National Public Radio credits 2023 as the “Year of the Girl” due to the...

With the United States presidential election drawing closer, political conversations are becoming much more difficult to avoid on campus. Growing up, students have been told to stay away from the discussion of politics in the classroom, and that teachers were barred from broaching the subject in order...