CULTURE

Beating Boredom
With a surplus of time on their hands, Paly students have the opportunity to rekindle old passions and discover new ones.

Pages of Isolation
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
Meet 88rising—a mass media company for the digital age that is bridging the gap between the eastern and western hip-hop scenes.

Unbounded Love
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
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
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
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
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.

An Escape From Reality
The science fiction genre rapidly increases in popularity every year. With more and more franchises being put into that category, we wonder why these imaginative worlds have been attractive to audiences for years.

A Student’s Best Friend
Within Paly’s high-pressure environment, students have found that service and therapy dogs help reduce stress and improve their overall mental health.