C Magazine – Palo Alto High School's Arts and Culture Magazine

Flea Finds
Paly Flea Market offers locals the opportunity to purchase unique secondhand treasures
Writing the Future
MY PERSPECTIVE: A passion beginning with a love for film and storytelling, a career driven by determination and ambition.
Concert Courtesy
Being part of the audience is more than just passively listening.
Cinematic Storytellers
The rise in the next generation of film writers will redefine storytelling and write the future of Hollywood.
Featured Artist: gabe.films_
Senior Gabe Boudtchenko, behind the camera of Paly events, shares his journey and future in film
Featured Artist: Ivan Sandler
From his first colored pencil set at the age of five to his own website, senior Ivan Sandler shares his love for art
The Alchemy of Art
No rules and limitless expression of the human experience gives art its true power
Tradition in Motion
Paly students stay connected to their cultural heritage and communities through century-old forms of dance
Generational Jewels
How Paly students carry stories of their lineage through jewelry.
Transcending Dimensions: Spirit House at the Cantor Arts Center
Cantor Arts Center debuts its first exhibit for the Asian American Arts Initiative on hauntings and heirlooms

Places of Paly
Paly is full of people from diverse international backgrounds, each bringing unique perspectives and stories
Opera in the Eye of the Beholder
Opera's traditional portrayal is evolving as contemporary productions and modern adaptations draw a new generation of attendees: Gen Z.
Around The Campfire
Summer camps provide diverse and essential life skills for students
C Mag Tries Making Froggy Pizzas
Group events can encourage meaningful connections and creativity, and our staff in particular loved bonding over pizza-making
Burning for Beauty
Tanning is more than skin deep — it’s about culture, class and the cost of temporary beauty

Don’t Miss a Beat
From tours to trends, music from past decades is connecting new generations with sounds of the past
Joe with the Bow
Cellist Joey Chang expresses his creativity and passion for music through street performance
C Magazine’s 2025 Senior Playlist
Wrapping up the school year, C Magazine seniors leave behind a soundtrack of their memories
Opera in the Eye of the Beholder
Opera's traditional portrayal is evolving as contemporary productions and modern adaptations draw a new generation of attendees: Gen Z.
Concert Courtesy
Being part of the audience is more than just passively listening.

The Sport No One Sees
Behind the musical melodies and performances lies a world of physical endurance, mental focus, and teamwork
Built for the Storm
Former offshore champion Wayne Vicker turned fearless grit, technical mastery and relentless determination into a racing legacy marked by innovation, resilience and historic victories
Leave Nature Alone
National parks could be an unforeseen casualty of the Trump administration.
Writing the Future
MY PERSPECTIVE: A passion beginning with a love for film and storytelling, a career driven by determination and ambition.
The Journey Beyond the Letter

The Sport No One Sees
Behind the musical melodies and performances lies a world of physical endurance, mental focus, and teamwork
Built for the Storm
Former offshore champion Wayne Vicker turned fearless grit, technical mastery and relentless determination into a racing legacy marked by innovation, resilience and historic victories
Get Running!
Opera in the Eye of the Beholder
Opera's traditional portrayal is evolving as contemporary productions and modern adaptations draw a new generation of attendees: Gen Z.
Diversity on Display
Cultural Assembly and Global Food Celebration Sheds New Light on Paly Diversity

Burning for Beauty
Tanning is more than skin deep — it’s about culture, class and the cost of temporary beauty
My Therapist Says It’s the Planet
A sense of impending environmental collapse fuels a unique and pervasive mental health challenge.
Getting a Bad Rap
While Black music has made a lot of progress in terms of gaining recognition, the industry still has a long way to go
Bay Area Bubble
Despite academic pressures, students find ways to balance their mental health and self-worth
Lights Out and Away We Go!
Formula One's race towards inclusivity

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