Secondary schools to remain in distance learning second semester Secondary school students will not be returning in-person for the 2020-21 school year due to Santa Clara County's purple COVID-19 tier statu...
County moves to purple COVID-19 tier: Secondary reopening plan uncertain; Elementary schools to stay open for now Palo Alto Unified School District secondary school students will not return in person second semester unless Santa Clara County leaves the s...
Board passes hybrid plan for secondary schools The Palo Alto Board of Education authorized the hybrid learning plan last night that will allow around 30-40% of secondary school students t...
A century of women voting: 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment Waving large American flags, women celebrate with homemade megaphones and smiling faces. The photo captures the moment when the ratification...
The Third Wave: Tides of tension: A 2016 story and its relevance today Presented with a raw story idea and much to be uncovered, Verde Magazine staff writers Emma Cockerell and Stephanie Lee had little idea what...
The rise of social media activism: Student voices reach global platforms The video flickers to life, revealing Palo Alto High School senior Ryan Yeung standing center screen and solemn-faced amid a wall of blue an...
Knows the ropes: Climber persists in pandemic Clinging to the curved wall of the climbing gym with the tips of her chalk-dusted fingers on two small blue holds, Palo Alto High School jun...
En garde: Foiling the competition After a brief pause to size up her opponent, Palo Alto High School senior Evelyn Cheng launches forward. Her actions blur together as her sp...
Road cycling: A quarantine trend revives a Paly club Whizzing down a hill in Pescadero with aching legs and an immense sense of pride building in his chest, Palo Alto High School senior James F...
Editorial: Verde’s endorsements: city council, school board, presidential candidate, propositions and measures With the Fall 2020 elections just around the corner and the future of our country at stake, it is more crucial than ever to participate in d...
Editorial: ‘8 Can’t Wait’ is not enough Police brutality against people of color is not a new issue to America, nor to Palo Alto. The Palo Alto Police Department is currently being...
Editorial: Helping essential workers in our community Though staying safe through social distancing is our primary priority, community solidarity and support is equally important during this tim...
Follow the guidelines, please: Selfish actions ruin community efforts As the sun shines through my window and I scroll through my social media feed, post after post shows groups of smiling teens gathered at a b...
Senior traditions: Reflecting on an online senior year As the end of October approaches, leaves are piled on the vacant bleachers, the senior deck remains deserted and our sports facilities colle...
Social minus media: Connecting to friends without the apps Swipe left. Half swipe. Swipe up. To many teens, this may seem like a common language, a series of flicks and taps to navigate the world...
Launching lunch: Break time reimagined for going online As the lunch bell rings, a wave of chatting students floods the narrow crosswalk into Town & Country Village, on the hunt for a mid-day ...
A love for butter: Local baker sets up shop at Zola Large glass windows frame rows of wine bottles atop tables. Flanked by navy walls, a tall rolling kitchen cart stands behind the counter, ca...
A guide to Bay Area parks: Exploring Palo Alto’s natural side At the very top of a particularly challenging climb at the Dish, you’re greeted with a wide view of the whole city, filled with minuscule bu...
Verde’s Halloween playlist RELATED STORIES Halloween, reanimated: Holiday faces spooky distortions Rating Trader Joe's seasonal snacks Halloween help: Fast and e...
Rating Trader Joe’s seasonal snacks RELATED STORIES Halloween reanimated: Holiday faces spooky distortions Verdoodle: "Wifi Issues" Dan the sample man: The story behind th...
Verbatim: How has starting high school online been for freshmen? Lachlan Kirby "I was surprised how well the system is working. I’m really proud of all the staff and teachers f...
