Michelle Kim

The Kardashian konundrum: Hit reality show ends but legacy lives on

With the flick of a switch, a space once consumed by darkness is illuminated in seconds. Desolate, beige walls encompass a crib in the corner of the room, whe...

Wanpo Tea Shop: Taiwanese boba store boasts quality tea

As guests enter Wanpo Tea Shop, they’re greeted with the sweet scent of tea and tapioca pearls. In the back, large metallic jars are stacked neatly on wooden sh...

Mirror through Minari: Film languages subject to outdated rules

“What is this place?” “It’s our home.” A man helps his wife up to the doorway of their trailer home, reminding her of the new beginning they promised to pursu...

Finding middle ground: Breaking boundaries through discussion

“It was just really sad seeing how much people were dividing themselves and blocking people on social media,” senior Giulia Santos said. “I don’t think that’s h...

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 beach or having a pic...

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. ...

Wanpo Tea Shop: Taiwanese boba store boasts quality tea

Mirror through Minari: Film languages subject to outdated rules

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

Michelle Kim

Mental health — a work in progress: Attempt to improve wellness support

From the editors: Defining Paly

Glass mug teachers Q&A: Honoring our longest-serving faculty

Costs of Qatar: World Cup host creates dilemma for fans

The new normal: Paly’s most recent female football player

Opinion: Car crash 101: A new driver’s response to an accident

Managing monkeypox: Disease echoes AIDS/HIV stigmatization

“Never Have I Ever”: Same nerds, new drama