CULTURE
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.
Double Sided Thrillers
From tackling issues of race and social class to poverty and mental health, directors reveal deeper societal messages within recent movies such as "Joker," "Us "and "Parasite. ”
Off the Beaten Path
Life after high school may seem like a one track road to a traditional four year college, but in reality, it is a journey with infinite diverging pathways waiting to be discovered.
Everybody Needs a Best Buddy
Best Buddies, an international non-profit, provides opportunities and friendships for people with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities. Their four pillars are one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development and inclusive living. At Paly, the Best Buddies club focuses on friendships that have changed many lives for students. Friendships, unforgettable memories and opportunities are all formed both in and out of the classroom.