In 2012, the American Medical Association reported that 28 percent of teenagers—over and under age 18—have “sexted,” or sent nude or suggestive photos of themselves to others. With the recent popularization of mobile dating apps, few dangers accompany the urge to sext anonymously. Child pornography...
Compiled by Ryeri Lim
Purpose Jewelry | www.purposejewelry.org
The company “International Sanctuary” commissions a wide range of elegantly wearable accessories, hand- crafted by survivors of sex trafficking and slavery. 100 percent of the proceeds fund education, medical care and business...
Some of the most celebrated works of our day are penned by women: “Frankenstein,” “Wuthering Heights” and “Little Women,” are only a few. And yet, instead of highlighting these women in the English Advanced Placement (AP) and upperclassman honors curriculum, such important content is buried...
Written by Ryeri Lim
Published in the November 6, 2015 issue
This is a busy season for everyone: on one day in particular, I had a
lot on my mind.
As I hurried past the quad, the din of the brunch games immediately reminded me of my weeklong commitment to extroversion. The quickness of...
Written by Ryeri Lim
The Oracle: How did you become interested in equestrianism?
Tania Senter: I remember going to [riding] camp when I was really little--that got me into it. After that, my mom signed me up for regular lessons, on and off for a few years. In middle school I started leasing horses;...
Written by Ryeri Lim
Published in the September 11, 2015 Issue
Beginning this month, the district-wide Advanced Authentic Research (AAR) pro- gram will offer high school students the chance to conduct independent research projects while being mentored by adult professionals in prevalent...
Written by Ryeri Lim
Occasionally, I’ll wistfully wonder why my parents uprooted our family from my hometown of San Francisco to, of all places, Palo Alto. I did not understand why they insisted I attend Gunn, as opposed to attending Monta Vista or Cu- pertino High School. Both...
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AltSchool, a private primary education school founded by entrepreneur Max Ventilla, is establishing its fifth campus in Palo Alto at 930 Emerson Street.
The Palo Alto site will have space for nearly 90 students, although a cap of approximately 75 is expected. “With our new locations...
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“O, marvel with thrilling joy at these tallest trees! Like solemn giants they regard heaven, like quiet mothers they provide you green shade!” Derwin rhapsodized, his hands clasped in front of him. Through the leaf coverage, evening sunlight played off Derwin’s skin.
“Shut...
Written by Ryeri Lim
I know someone whose best friend is her mom––and not in the unfortunate way of Norman Bates. The two confide in each other about everything going on in their lives and genuinely enjoy each other’s company. When faced with such a loving parent-child relationship, I feel equally...
