Esther Xu

On display: “brave new worlds”: Student art in local exhibit

Realistic self-portraits, colorful abstract paintings and lively depictions of a moment in time. At first glance, the varying art hanging on the gallery walls a...

Illusion of immunity: How ready are we for an active shooter threat?

Sophomore Kyle Chang’s memories of his middle school active shooter drills — often dubbed “code red” drills — mainly revolve around huddling in a dark and dusty...

Salvaging the story?: Attempting to amend ‘West Side Story’s’ appropriation

Clotheslines carrying multitudes of colorful fluttering fabrics hang above a narrow alley. Worn-down bricks and rusted metal fire escapes adorn the sides of the...

Infectious indifference: An increasing desensitization to COVID-19

As sophomore Nadia Soberg locks her bike to the racks in front of the science building, she reaches into her jacket pocket and slips on a black face mask — a mo...

Stemming the divide: Comparing the gender gap in Paly’s STEM electives over the past decade

The sounds of clattering keyboards and soft conversations imbue the small portable classroom, covering up the quiet drone of pop music in the background. Every ...

Opinion: Pride in the pot: The personal significance of hotpot’s steady rise in popularity

A blast of warm air welcomes me as I open the front doors leading into a bustling hotpot restaurant. Customers mill about, serving themselves at sauce stations,...

Opinion: Girls can carry too: Living as a girl in the gaming world

Carry: A term generally used in competitive team-based games. The player who does all the work essentially "carries" the team to victory. A confirmation ...

The Junior Museum and Zoo rebranded: anticipating the reopening of a popular local children’s attraction

The first step is the most overwhelming. As you push open the door leading out to the zoo, your ears are filled with the sounds of parrots’ cries and your si...

On display: “brave new worlds”: Student art in local exhibit

Illusion of immunity: How ready are we for an active shooter threat?

Salvaging the story?: Attempting to amend ‘West Side Story’s’ appropriation

Infectious indifference: An increasing desensitization to COVID-19

Stemming the divide: Comparing the gender gap in Paly’s STEM electives over the past decade

Opinion: Pride in the pot: The personal significance of hotpot’s steady rise in popularity

Opinion: Girls can carry too: Living as a girl in the gaming world

The Junior Museum and Zoo rebranded: anticipating the reopening of a popular local children’s attraction

Esther Xu

‘Character coach’ to offer first week inspiration

The harmonies of heritage: Senior Ken Ogata explores roots through koto practice

Sounds of the street: Buskers perform in Palo Alto

Tower building to be renovated

Teacher Tattoo Tour

Food Review: What restaurant sells the best cheese pizza?

Stylish stitches: Students handmake their prom dresses

Opinion: Rejection comes at a cost: Exclusion in high school sports harms students

Opinion: Click clack: A look into crafting mechanical keyboards

Setting sail: Students form team to compete in niche sport