Why Did You Become a Teacher?
Seven Paly teachers share their paths towards teaching.
Maia Lin, Online Editor-in-Chief
Endangered Animals at Home
Conservationists and community volunteers work to rebuild Bay Area tidal marshes as endangered species confront habitat fragmentation, rising sea levels and decades of environmental loss.
A Different Frame of Mind
What roles do Americana art and literature play in shaping the understanding of American identity?
Stacked Up!
Within a $13 billion industry, students and lifelong collectors hold on to the heart of their hobby under threat.
Typecast by Design
Typography’s cultural connotations have been redefined over centuries. Who gets to decide what a community looks like in print?
Taking a Page From Their Books
From country to rock, musicians are using classic literature as inspiration for their songs.
Pamela Davis Kivelson: The Stories Behind the Canvas
Beneath Pamela Davis Kivelson’s vibrant portraits are deep conversations with her subjects which explore innovation, loss and the color of our humanity.
Quiz: Famous First Lines
Identify the novel from its iconic opening line!
Don’t Miss a Beat
From tours to trends, music from past decades is connecting new generations with sounds of the past
Opera in the Eye of the Beholder
Opera's traditional portrayal is evolving as contemporary productions and modern adaptations draw a new generation of attendees: Gen Z.
My Therapist Says It’s the Planet
A sense of impending environmental collapse fuels a unique and pervasive mental health challenge.
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Diversity on Display
Cultural Assembly and Global Food Celebration Sheds New Light on Paly Diversity
Concert Courtesy
Being part of the audience is more than just passively listening.
Crime Time on TV
The rising popularity of true crime has sparked ethical concerns within fans of the true crime genre
Transcending Dimensions: Spirit House at the Cantor Arts Center
Cantor Arts Center debuts its first exhibit for the Asian American Arts Initiative on hauntings and heirlooms
Votes & Verses
Key endorsements from influential musicians are reshaping politics in the upcoming election.