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Palo Alto High School's News and Features Publication

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All content by Divya Gandhi
SCHOOL BOARD SHARES — Members of the Palo Alto Board of Education held a meeting on Sept. 10, before the election for new board members. Daniel Nguyen, a member of the Palo Alto Educators Association, says that he is excited for the new members to join the board. “We are very proud of the board members we endorsed,” Nguyen said.

[Photo] PAEA-endorsed members to join school board

Lara Saslow
November 22, 2024
From the editors: Lessons from a pivotal year

From the editors: Lessons from a pivotal year

Lia Cardwell, Lizzy Williams, Divya Gandhi, Cate Graney, Vit Do and Cate Graney
November 21, 2024
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[Photo] Piecing together propositions: Debriefing 2024 California propositions

Niaz Alasti and Zachary Crystal
November 20, 2024
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[Photo] My body, your choice: Exploring the future of women’s rights

Chloe Huang and Maya Rajbhandari
November 21, 2024
STANDING UP, SPEAKING OUT — Hoover third grader Rupali Rao speaks to the Palo Alto school board on Sept. 10 about her experiences with all gender restrooms at Hoover Elementary. “A boy has punched me in the stomach and spit on me,” Rupali Rao said. “I really do not feel comfortable in an all-gender restroom.”

Decision made on Hoover all-gender bathrooms debacle

Divya Gandhi
October 12, 2024

From the editors: The future is now

Alma Bendavid, Lia Cardwell, Vit Do, Divya Gandhi, Cate Graney and Lizzy Williams
October 6, 2024
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[Photo] Editorial: Applauding Paly’s SAT day

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October 4, 2024
From the editors: Celebrating 25 years of Verde

From the editors: Celebrating 25 years of Verde

Alma Bendavid, Lia Cardwell, Vit Do, Divya Gandhi, Cate Graney and Lizzy Williams
May 23, 2024
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[Photo] Editorial: Why men should care about abortion

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May 22, 2024
LUNCH LINES - A Palo Alto High School student stands in line to receive the daily free lunch. Junior Cherianne Yoon says she is interested in trying out the new menu system being implemented. “I think that it would be very helpful for a lot of people that are on certain diets and want to know what the nutrition facts are,” Yoon said.

District implements new menu system

Divya Gandhi
April 12, 2024
T&C then and now: The evolution of Town & Country

T&C then and now: The evolution of Town & Country

Divya Gandhi and Lilia Kuzmicheva
February 24, 2024
STANFORD SIT-IN — As of Nov. 3, Stanford University students have held in a sit-in at White Plaza for 14 days. The students are committed to non-violence and will continue the sit-in until the administration complies with the demands to take action and address harassment of Palestinian, Muslim and Arab students. Photo: Arjun Jindal

7,435 Miles Away: Community reacts to Mideast war

Chloe Huang and Divya Gandhi
December 5, 2023
The new Magical Bridge playground at El Carmelo is gaining positive attention from the Palo Alto community since it opened. Nicole Maculi, the PTA President of El Camelo appreciates the add in to the school, and all that it brings. “It's a truly magical experience for us and it's brought a lot of magic and happiness and excitement to our school,” Maculi said.

New Magical Bridge playground success at El Carmelo

Divya Gandhi
December 2, 2023
MAKING MUSIC — Palo Alto High School juniors Clay Cudahy (upper), Dexter Cleveringa (lower left) and senior Max Rabbitt-Tomita (lower right) rehearse together in a garage. “We just love playing music together and people listening to it is just a plus,” Cleveringa said. Photos by Kensie Pao

Strother Field band: Student-run indie group releases album

Divya Gandhi, Culture Editor
October 1, 2023
DELIGHTFUL DECOR — Bober Tea and Coffee employees await customers at the ordering kiosk. “My favorite part of working there [the store] is the environment since it’s pretty relaxed and my coworkers and I are able to have fun together,” employee Olivia Conley said.

[Photo] Review: Bober Tea and Coffee: Trendy franchise arrives in downtown

Lia Cardwell, Profiles Editor
October 3, 2023
A few Palo Alto High School parents enjoy some food while conversing with each other at the Parent Fair. The fair is meant to give parents a window into their kids life at Paly. “So that was nice to just kind of start to get a peek into the community there” parent Franci McFarland said. Photos: Kensie Pao

FIRST ANNUAL PARENTS FAIR AT BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT

Divya Gandhi, Culture Editor
September 18, 2023
HUGGING THE MEMORIES — Palo Alto High School’s Japanese teacher Teruko Kamikihara hugs one of her many “Doraemon” plushies. “[Paly] students are friendly and respect each other,” Kamikihara said. “Especially my students. They are really good students.” Photo: Rahul Shetty

Sayonara to Sensei: Japanese teacher to retire at end of year

Divya Gandhi and Ella Hwang
May 23, 2023
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Class closures: District decision sparks backlash from families

Felicia Buchholz, Nadia Soberg and Divya Gandhi
April 28, 2023
BIRTHDAY BRUNCHING — A group of young women celebrate a birthday brunch at Palo Alto’s Son & Garden restaurant. Palo Alto High School sophomore Isabelle Carlsen also dined at the restaurant recently. “It [the flowers] did feel nice to look at while you’re eating your meal,” Carlsen said. Photo: Vit Do

Son & Garden: Viral Restaurant Arrives Downtown

Divya Gandhi and Vit Do
April 26, 2023
OBSESSED WITH AI —­­­­ Palo Alto High School senior Riya De Datta poses with the ChatGPT lo­go on her face. “A lot of students are using it [ChatGPT] to help write their assignments,” sophomore Keerath Pujji said. Photo: Meena Narayanaswami

Can’t Deny The AI: Implications Of ChatGPT in Education

Divya Gandhi and Ashmita Rajmohan
March 29, 2023
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Editorial: Legacy admissions outdated: Colleges should prioritize merit not connections

Divya Gandhi and Felicia Buchholz
March 29, 2023
MAKING MUSIC — Anthony Pineda, creator of Creatrix Institute, explains the principles of connecting with others through rap. “I bring a lot of different topics that can be challenging for people, because they have to deal with people’s real lives,” Pineda said. Photo: Uri Ponte

School offers rap class to build community

Divya Gandhi, Staff Writer
March 16, 2023
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