Claire Li

Behind the Scenes: Tower Building

Many of Paly’s staff work in the tower building, taking on responsibilities crucial to the daily functioning of the school. C Magazine interviews two essential staff members – Ms. Queen and Mrs. Gardiner – and delves into their passions, both at and outside of Paly.

Ellen Chung and Claire Li • February 29, 2020

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. ”

Faith Chow, Ashley Guo, and Claire Li • January 9, 2020

Low & Slow

From gracing local neighborhoods throughout the Bay Area to emerging on the streets of Japan, the striking cars and tight community of lowrider culture have evolved from traditional Latino roots to bring people together from around the world.

Claire Li, Sam Mutz, and Hazel Shah • November 19, 2019

You Wish You Were a Senior

Decades later, the senior class continues to follow the footsteps of previous years: wearing camouflage attire on various school days in a final display of unity.

Kailee Correll and Claire Li • October 15, 2019

37 Questions With C Magazine and AOM: Leo Marburg

Claire Li, Tamar Ponte, and Mahati Subramaniam • May 22, 2019

Rebecca Cheng – From Art to Activism

As an artist tackling issues of racism and injustice, Rebecca Cheng has faced pushback through censorship, due to concerns regarding her art’s suitability for public viewing. Despite these barriers, Cheng’s artistic journey has evolved to use non-traditional mediums to illustrate a personal narrative and criticize the inequalities in our modern society.

Claire Li, Kimi Lillios, and Ellen Chung • May 6, 2019

Starlets of Palo Alto

Ellen Chung, Claire Li, and Jack Stefanski • February 8, 2019

Home Café: An Artistic Twist on Lattes

Claire Li, Tamar Ponte, and Mahati Subramaniam • December 18, 2018

Pace Gallery

With over 10 international locations, Pace Gallery introduces a new wave of artists to the art scene.

Mahati Subramaniam, Claire Li, and Tyler Varner • December 12, 2018

Thoughts of Tiny Tots

Ellen Chung, Claire Li, and Mahati Subramaniam • December 12, 2018

Sleep Tight

What drives the sleeping mind to unconsciously fabricate vivid narratives that may reflect aspects of our lives? This remains one of humanity’s most intricate mysteries, revealed through compelling personal stories.

Ellie Fitton, Claire Li, Ellen Chung, Isabella Moussavi, and Tyler Varner • December 6, 2018

Beyond the Tower

Genevieve Liebscher, a former Paly student, represents one of the few who decided to take an untraditional career path. Delve deeper into two Paly alumni’s lives as they pursue their dream lifestyle.

Claire Li and Tyler Varner • December 6, 2018

Meat the World of Plant-Based Protein

Recently, many food companies have come up with alternatives to meat products using plant proteins. But how do these products compare to the real thing? Here we provide an in depth view of what plant based meats are and reviews of various items from local food establishments.

Claire Li and Mahati Subramaniam • December 6, 2018

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.

Ashley Guo, Katherine Buecheler, Claire Li, and Hazel Shah • November 29, 2018

Blurring the Boundaries

Despite their unifying passion for nature and all that it offers, the lifestyles of environmentalists and outdoorsmen are very unique to each other. C Magazine interviews Paly students and profiles both roles to turn the stereotype between the public’s perception of them and their individual realities on their sides.

Natalie Schilling and Claire Li • October 17, 2018

Global Glam

Makeup has been used across cultures for centuries and has developed throughout time. Beauty ideals are everywhere but still differ drastically from country to country. Most are familiar with the winged eyeliner and smokey eyes that are popular here in America, but here’s a visual guide to help aid your understanding of cosmetology from around the world.

Ellen Chung, Claire Li, and Mahati Subramaniam • March 22, 2018

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