Michelle Kim

Pressure to be productive: The unceasing demand for achievement

In the absence of online assignments or a personal project to occupy my time, even casually scrolling through social media makes me feel anxious; I can never ch...

Restaurant Reactions: How local businesses are staying afloat

Colorful, empty storefronts and a silent atmosphere make downtown Palo Alto more reminiscent of a ghost town than the bustling street it once was. At the center...

Taking time for self-care | Verde Vlogs: Social distancing | March 19, 2020

On March 19, Business Manager Michelle Kim vlogs her day of self-care and learning new skills, as a way to cope with the shelter-in-place order and social d...

Verde’s Oscars: Re-imagining the renowned awards show

As the last of the vibrant suits and extravagant dresses make their way down the red carpet, tens of millions of Americans grab their snacks and make themselves...

EPA closes public schools, opens new charter school

With the construction of a new charter high school in East Palo Alto underway, the Ravenswood City School District will close two public elementary schools. ...

Telefèric Barcelona: Authentic Spanish cuisine makes its way to Palo Alto

Though eateries in Palo Alto already represent a rich mix of international cultures, authentic Spanish cuisine has only recently made a breakthrough on the loca...

Alina Taratorin: Inside the world of a competitive ballerina

As for pictures in the photo studio, every move she makes is graceful and delicate. Her arms float above her head and unhurried steps guide her body through the...

Got almond milk?: Milk substitutes should not cost extra

My order is always a small rose tea, almond milk, no ice, 50% sweetness with boba. The total? $6.85. Compared to the average $5.00 milk tea drink, my order alw...

Restaurant Reactions: How local businesses are staying afloat

Verde’s Oscars: Re-imagining the renowned awards show

EPA closes public schools, opens new charter school

Telefèric Barcelona: Authentic Spanish cuisine makes its way to Palo Alto

Alina Taratorin: Inside the world of a competitive ballerina

Got almond milk?: Milk substitutes should not cost extra

Michelle Kim

Local bands play socially distanced concerts

PSAT cancelled on campus this October

Editorial: Verde’s endorsements: city council, school board, presidential candidate, propositions and measures

Vote your future: A guide to grasp this fall’s local ballot

Adapting the arts: Classes find new ways to create

Editorial: ‘8 Can’t Wait’ is not enough

Teachers oppose board’s decision to reopen schools