Ashley Guo, Editor-In-Chief
Live to Eat
To some, food is simply sustenance, but to others, it’s a way to connect with people.
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.
Love Your Neighbor
As housing costs continue to soar, homelessness is a reality that a growing group of people in the Bay Area face. To properly address the issue, we must ask the right questions: who are the homeless, what is currently being done and most importantly, what is next?
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. ”
Peace of Mind
Art provides a way to escape the stressful realities that come with life. Painting or even simply doodling can give a sense of tranquility.
Only Human
Confining, ignorant and harmful, the “model minority” myth continues to affect an entire demographic of diverse individuals.
On the Map: Mom and Pop Shops
Palo Alto has a strong sense of community not just from its people but also from its long-lasting, "mom and pop" shops. Check out this map to discover some hidden gems in Palo Alto and its surrounding cities!
Censor This, #%@*!
Blocking expression has become a prominent issue, preventing artists from communicating their beliefs and in turn halting society's ability to grow from the exposure to controversial perspectives.
Not Music To Our Ears
The trajectory of music education lies in the hands of today’s young musicians. While many are beginning to emphasize an academic approach to music, this reorientation that disregards expression and emotion will taint the future of musical education.
The Face of Crisis
The opioid epidemic affects millions of Americans on a growing scale. Many artists have set out to capture the candid vulnerability of addiction both in use and recovery. Their efforts serve to humanize and highlight addiction's impact on countless lives and to provide momentum behind policies aimed at effectively relieving the crisis.
Seeing the Invisible
Most artwork focuses on interpreting and abstracting the beauty that is experienced in the familiar world around us. Recently, artistic concepts have been discovered within science and technology, revealing both the invisible and the undetectable by bringing forth the natural beauty of these hidden worlds.
Watch Your Back
A perspective on how companies are crossing the line.
Beyond the Brain
In an effort to expand Paly’s perception of intelligence, C Magazine investigates the nuances and psychological reasons behind this abstract concept.
After the Hashtag
Although the iconic hashtags of viral social movements brought nationwide attention to their causes and left lasting effects, when they fall out of the public eye, many are left unsure if they have brought about substantial change.
The Artful Scheme
Behind the pristine white walls of art galleries, there lies a hidden secret. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and due to the subjective nature of art, the art market can be manipulated to benefit criminals and art sellers at the expense of aspiring artists.
Arts + Science
C Magazine explores the unlikely intertwining of two opposing subjects — art and science — and the importance of incorporating this new duo into society.
The Path(s) to Success
Paly's Wellness Center started passing out copies of Frank Bruni's "Where You Go Is Not Who You'll Be." C Magazine looks at the misconceptions that many high schoolers have in regards to the college they attend and their potential for "success."
not so abstract
In this century, rather than being characterized by the end result, art gains meaning through the process. Modern art is artwork made in the 20th and 21st centuries and is recognized for its abstract and experimental characteristics, defying rules that have held true for centuries. However, not all modern pieces of art are as obscure as we believe the genre to be. Those who don’t understand art might gauge its value on the aesthetics, and this superficial interpretation of modern art prevents the audience from seeing the artists’ messages; a small placard next to the piece is often not enough. An attempt to understand the true meaning behind a few contemporary pieces of art revealed that a major piece of modern art is actually the way that the artist uses different social, cultural and political contexts in their work.