Grasping Grief
Emily Cheng and Dunya Mostaghimi
October 21, 2020
With grief weighing heavily on people’s shoulders, students look for ways to cope
Blast From the Past
Dunya Mostaghimi and Libby Spier
October 21, 2020
Students find comfort in rewatching childhood movies, listening to old music and going through nostalgic possessions
Gone But Not Forgotten
Samantha Feldmeier and Julia Ragno
October 21, 2020
California's oldest park was devastated by the CZU Lightning Complex fires, leaving behind ashes but also hope for regrowth
Passion to Product
Reya Hadaya and Sophia Baginskis
October 13, 2020
Young entrepreneurs turn their passions into charitable and profitable businesses.
Beating Boredom
Katherine Buecheler, Sophia Baginskis, and Fiza Usman
June 8, 2020
With a surplus of time on their hands, Paly students have the opportunity to rekindle old passions and discover new ones.
Pages of Isolation
Callum Olsen, Raj Sodhi, and Rachael Vonderhaar
June 8, 2020
Old journals have told the stories of our past and have now returned as a cathartic release during times of uncertainty.
Hip Hop’s Newest Wave
June 8, 2020
Five years ago, Asian hip-hop was almost nonexistent in the US. That all changed with the creation of 88rising—the music label that is finally putting Asian artists on the map and taking the American music industry by storm. Founded in 2015 by San Jose native Sean Miyashiro, 88rising has become a...
Unbounded Love
Tamar Ponte and Mahati Subramaniam
May 29, 2020
Amidst these times of uncertainty and isolation, it is more important than ever that we maintain our emotional connections with those around us.
End of the Road
Sophie Jacob and Isabella Moussavi
May 29, 2020
The impacts of COVID-19 have taken away the last months of high school for the class of 2020. Despite what has been lost, seniors attempt to move forward and make the most of an unfortunate situation.
Prom 2020: What We Would’ve Worn
April 24, 2020
While there are the would’ves, could’ves, cancellations and uncertainties, prom is a significant high school experience that we don’t have to completely miss out on.
Misery Poker
Dunya Mostaghimi and Mahati Subramaniam
April 22, 2020
Humans love to compare, but when comparison turns into a competition of wagering your miseries, the game can never be won. Let the rounds begin!
Knock on Wood
Leslie Aboytes and Libby Spier
March 2, 2020
From lucky clothing to holding your breath in tunnels, many students have superstitions that may go undetected, but can dictate major parts of their lives.