About a century ago, America was referred to as a “melting pot,” suggesting that all immigrants would at some point “melt together” and disregard their cultural identities. By the mid-20th century, the term “mosaic,” emphasizing the value of the country’s heterogeneous cultures, emerged...

In previous generations, being a masculine man was not something to be ashamed of. Recently, gender roles have undergone significant changes, many of which are beneficial for society. For example, women have found a greater sense of equality, taking on more power and representation. However, the shift...

Bamboo straws, paper bags and biodegradable plastic are all popular sustainable products that many people attempt to integrate into their daily routines. While these products seem like a key way to fight against environmental issues, they are actually not as beneficial as many believe them to be. Sustainability...

Prom-ises and price tags — this is the paradox of prom, or the rite of passage tradition, and its mounting expenses. From attire to transportation, students spend an average of more than $600 on prom, according to Yahoo Style’s 2017 Prom Across America survey. At the baseline of this giant price...

Although procrastination is an undoubtedly prevalent issue among teens, it has become normalized to the point where many fail to realize the true magnitude of its negative impact. More people need to learn that the temporary relief procrastination provides is not a solution. Rather, it is a method of...

Every time a hand is shaken, an email is sent or a LinkedIn connection is made, the sound of the “cha-ching” in one’s mental networking register echoes triumphantly. In contrast, others from the sideline scowl and express contempt toward such means of building connections and labeling the relationships....

Sitting in the second row of her 10th grade social studies class, junior Claudia Wolff De Tourreil was accustomed to difficult conversations. As part of the Social Justice pathway, the class often focused on debating current events. Students were guided through approaching controversial subjects, even...

On March 17, California Avenue’s and Ramona Street’s car-free construction project went into full swing after a delay in a shipment of bollards, or short steel poles, and contracting issues for equipment in February. Currently, the city is repaving and excavating streets to prepare for the installation...

In recent months, political and social tensions have heightened in Palo Alto, following PAUSD school board controversy, protests against popular electric vehicle manufacturing company Tesla and fractures within parent networks. With around 73% voter turnout in the 2024 general presidential election,...

At the Superintendent Student Advisory Group meeting on March 17, students met with Superintendent Dr. Don Austin to discuss the most pressing topics regarding PAUSD’s high schools. These included mental health, course delaning, artificial intelligence use and recent federal legislation. The forum...

From handing out flowers to wearing wigs and glasses during the days of Jan 27-Feb 28, 700 students eagerly participated in the annual Elimination game, hosted by SEC with senior Nithila Subramanian winning. Elimination challenges players to tag their assigned targets using stuffed plushies, all while...

Navigating the internet at an impressionable age, high school students are trying to build an accurate understanding of the world and achieve their goals while rowing against the current of misinformation. From consuming fake news to impetuously adhering to advice, youth are often blindsided by the eye-catching,...