Sophie Jacob, Managing Editor
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.
Featured Artist: Ena Zou
Through her newly-launched brand, Reverie, fashion designer Ena Zou uses fashion as a unique art form, allowing for freedom of expression and style.
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?
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.
Life Through a Lens
Focusing on real life rather than fabricated stories, documentaries offer audiences a new means of sharing information and facilitating discussion.
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!
Under the Watchful Eye
With the recent influx of scandals, the reach of public shaming is becoming more widespread. In what situations can this hate be justified?
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.
Fight FYRE with FIRE
Ss the truth about the notorious Fyre Festival continues to be uncovered, documentaries illustrating the clandestine events leading up to and after the festival have gained significant momentum.
Welcome to the Family
Greek life has glorious traditions and problematic issues, just like any family. The system has become increasingly controversial under the public spotlight, and society is beginning to ask: is Greek life worth preserving, or is the family album running out of pages?
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.
High School Heartbreak Club
The familiar, charming storyline commonly used in coming-of-age films is not only unrealistic, but is also harmful to the mentality of students as they become increasingly susceptible to fabricating comparisons between what they see in real life and what they see on screen.
Punch Line Politics
Every night, millions tune into late night television to watch their favorite comedians deliver satirical perspectives on the political world. C Magazine investigates the bigger impact that this genre of entertainment has on the American public.
Rebirth of the Concept Album
While it can be used for entertainment, music reaches new heights when used to tell stories, regardless of the time period.
Behind The Scenes
“Fairy tales are really a great example of evolving cultural standards..."
-Erin Angell, Paly English teacher