Since March 9, the Palo Alto Unified School District (PAUSD) has reopened its secondary schools, allowing staff to resume working from campus while giving students the option to attend Zoom classes on campus or at home. The initiative, first mentioned during a board meeting in February, hopes to bring...
Violence in Atlanta
On March 16, in Atlanta, Georgia, Robert Aaron Long drove 27 miles to three different Asian-owned massage parlors and opened fire with a 9-mm gun, murdering eight people—Delaina Ashley Yaun, Xiaojie Tan, Daoyou Feng, Paul Andre Michels, Hyun Jung Grant, Soon Chung Park, Suncha...
Location
Although afternoon tea is traditionally hosted inside, when trying to social distance, an outside setting is preferable. Look for a location close by: a great option is any park in your area, or even a large backyard, as long as it's somewhere with enough space to spread out. Right now, it...
Palo Alto Unified School District (PAUSD) Superintendent Don Austin announced a revised reopening proposal at Tuesday night’s school board meeting that could have 7th to 12th grade students returning to classrooms as soon as early March. For students to be able to return in-person, Austin said, Santa...
Almost nine months after schools shut down in March, the COVID-19 pandemic has upended nearly every aspect of teenagers’ lives. Education and day-to-day life have been relegated to the virtual sidelines while opportunities for face-to-face socialization with friends have plummeted after the issuance...
Mia Knezevic, Forum Editor, Photo Editor and Oracle-SEC Liaison
• November 16, 2020
Over the weekend, Palo Alto High School students released a petition protesting Palo Alto Unified School District’s (PAUSD) decision to reopen middle and high schools. The petition follows a similar letter released by Gunn English, social studies and special education teachers on Friday.
As of...
The Palo Alto Unified School District (PAUSD) school board voted unanimously to approve the secondary schools reopening plan on Tuesday evening, despite vocal opposition from community members. Both student school board representatives voted against the plan.
The reopening plan will give students...
As the rate of COVID-19 cases in California declines, more restaurants are reopening with the use of safety measures to ensure the safety of both customers and employees. As shelter-in-place has eradicated our social lives, many crave the sensation of going outside and enjoying the fresh air.
Let's...
Mia Knezevic, Forum Editor, Photo Editor and Oracle-SEC Liaison
• September 30, 2020
For months, colleges have attempted to battle the COVID-19 pandemic while accommodating students’ needs and desires. For some schools, that meant closing campuses entirely; for others, it meant allowing students to return to campuses while taking online classes. Some colleges have even attempted to...
Hila Livneh, Centerfold Editor
• September 29, 2020
Maintain a schedule.
When training for a sport on your own, one of the key points is to maintain a schedule. Although it may be difficult, keeping a consistent routine is crucial in maintaining progress and building endurance. To start, train a few days of the week until you’re more comfortable...
Due to social distancing regulations, the annual club fair this year will undoubtedly be different. Traditionally, the club fair has been set up in the Senior Quad, giving students the opportunity to walk around and scout out clubs to join. This fall, however, the club application process, club fair...
