Estelle Martin

An Acquired Taste: Underlying factors contributing to variance in taste preference

During lunch, junior Kennedy Herron looks around at her circle of friends as they pull out containers of broccoli, curried chicken, and worst of all: hard boile...

principle search continues, two candidates remain

The search for Palo Alto High School’s new principal nears completion as the final two applicants are being considered in the last stages of the screening and s...

Lessons Learned Serving Fro-Yo: Reflecting on the impact of our words

For the vast majority of last semester, while my friends got dressed for a local concert, or donned warm pajamas for a cozy game night, I spent my Friday, Satur...

Anti-traffic calming petition gains traction among residents

Months after the construction of traffic-slowing installations, residents are petitioning for their removal. Since Fall 2017, bike boulevards along three stree...

Stanford expansion in the works

Local affordable housing and traffic conditions may be impacted once Stanford University's General Use Permit is finalized by Santa Clara County. If approved...

Do You Read Me?: Dyslexia within the Palo Alto High School community

"Chemicals like DDT can accumulate in predatory birds,” Alicia Szebert says, as she teaches an AP Environmental Science lesson. She writes as she speaks, erasin...

The (Second) Impact: The risk of athletes sustaining multiple concussions

The last image she saw was the spherical yellow ball hurtling toward her. In her very last movement, her body tensed as she prepared for the inevitable impact. ...

Admin to consider Mastery Transcript

The Paly administration is expressing interest in the Mastery Transcript, a new transcript model already supported by many Bay Area private schools. Created...

Community weighs in on proposed new English AP

As of press time in mid-November, the English Department was considering adding a new Advanced Placement English course, AP English Language and Composition, sa...

The “Wasian” Dilemma: Should I check “Asian” on my college app?

Two days ago I scheduled my first ACT test. The website requires you to create an account and profile for yourself, then proceeds to ask what seems like an eter...

Estelle Martin

An Acquired Taste: Underlying factors contributing to variance in taste preference

principle search continues, two candidates remain

Lessons Learned Serving Fro-Yo: Reflecting on the impact of our words

Anti-traffic calming petition gains traction among residents

Stanford expansion in the works

Do You Read Me?: Dyslexia within the Palo Alto High School community

The (Second) Impact: The risk of athletes sustaining multiple concussions

Admin to consider Mastery Transcript

Community weighs in on proposed new English AP

The “Wasian” Dilemma: Should I check “Asian” on my college app?

Estelle Martin

Mean Protein: A nutritional breakdown of popular protein bars

Gallery: The beauty of science in images

Student Researcher: Video games, a pain in the neck

Advice for next year

Terminating the Myth: Ryan Liu

5-Second rule: Myth or fact?

What is in our food?

Vegetarian roots: Exploring Paly vegetarianism

Student Research Showcase: Recap