Welcome, class of 2022, to senior year. I’ll start off with a surprise: this article isn’t about college applications. You’ve already worked hard enough—the last hurdle is writing essays about that work, and honestly, it’s the easiest part. Instead, here’s some advice on the life part of...
As of Sept. 8, Santa Clara County has moved from a “purple” to “red” status on the California COVID-19 monitoring system, a status that, if maintained for 14 days, could allow schools to reopen in the fall. However, district guidelines guarantee that schools will stay closed until Oct. 12—at...
With the closure of school extended to the end of the school year, students may find themselves with a lot of extra time on their hands. For some, this is a time to catch up on sleep or spend time with family; for others, it’s a time to explore new interests or dig up long-forgotten ones. Many students...
To ensure the safety of students while also dealing with trade-offs in the education experience during COVID-19, schools worldwide have been forced to enact changes to ensure the safety of their students. In the Palo Alto Unified School District (PAUSD), some of the changes that the administration has...
It’s grind time. With AP testing coming up in less than 2 weeks, now’s the time to make that AP schedule, study for those tests and be prepared to get your ideal score come the weeks of May 11 and 18. However, with COVID-19 concerns, other required schoolwork and outside-of-school activities...
When Sir Arthur Conan Doyle published “A Study in Scarlet” in 1887, he could have never anticipated the cultural phenomenon that his main character, Sherlock Holmes, would one day become. The book has spawned multiple TV shows and movies, including “Sherlock” (2010) and “Elementary”...
On June 29, 2007, Apple released the iPhone, sparking a universal technological revolution. According to the Pew Re- search Center, 95% of United States high schoolers have access to a smartphone and, according to the Atlantic, 94% of them use their cellphones in class. Gunn should require...
As a result of a change in Infinite Campus codes, students and teachers coming to blended learning classes in this school year found that classes would be operated differently; at first, release days were entirely prohibited and, as of Sept. 30, 2019, they have been changed to require students...
Nikki Suzani, Managing Editor
• September 20, 2019
With many popular shows, and over 139 million users, Netflix has established itself as the forerunner of the streaming industry. Compared to other services, Netflix’s price, content and design make it the best streaming platform.
For just $13 a month, the standard plan allows users to...
Nikki Suzani, Managing Editor
• September 20, 2019
Meeting after school every day on the track since early August, cross country is now getting ready for their upcoming season. “We have a pretty strong team this year, so we might make it to states,” captain Sophie Alexis said.
Alexis was able to identify some goals for herself and the...
