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All content by Sadie Ibbotson-Brown
Setting sail: Students form team to compete in niche sport

Setting sail: Students form team to compete in niche sport

Olivia Milne and Sadie Ibbotson-Brown
May 26, 2022
Opinion: In defense of drama: Reflecting on the benefits of Broadway

Opinion: In defense of drama: Reflecting on the benefits of Broadway

Sadie Ibbotson-Brown and Dominique Lashley
May 25, 2022
Vices and vengeance: “The Batman” reimagines a darker Bruce Wayne

Vices and vengeance: “The Batman” reimagines a darker Bruce Wayne

Sadie Ibbotson-Brown
April 11, 2022
HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS — Rena Jardine walks through the front garden of the house that her daughter, Ariane Erickson, and granddaughter, Rowan Erickson, both cite as an important part of their past. To Jardine, Palo Alto is a welcoming place with many different kinds of people, places, and opportunities. “All of the facilities that you could want seem to be here,” Jardine said. “It’s really a good place to live.” Photo: Anushe Irani

Centered around community: What does it mean to be a Palo Altan?

Sadie Ibbotson-Brown and Bella Daly
February 28, 2022
High-risk hierarchy: Hit Netflix show "Squid Game" packs an emotional punch

High-risk hierarchy: Hit Netflix show “Squid Game” packs an emotional punch

Sadie Ibbotson-Brown
November 17, 2021
SUNBEAR ON THE STAGE — One of Sunbear’s specialities is their ability to switch between instruments and be flexible with what parts they play during a particular song. According to bassist Sedona Silva, being able to switch parts like this requires time, dedication, and most importantly, practice. “There’s more teamwork involved than actual sports,” Silva said.

Sound of Sunbear: Quarantine band uncovers their groove

Sadie Ibbotson-Brown and Ines Legrand
September 30, 2021
Navigating to the navy: Two students' paths to military school

Navigating to the navy: Two students’ paths to military school

Anya Mondragon and Sadie Ibbotson-Brown
May 28, 2021
The 'gold standard'?: Students, admin look to improve Title IX proceedings

The ‘gold standard’?: Students, admin look to improve Title IX proceedings

Sasha Boudtchenko, Sadie Ibbotson-Brown and Akhil Joondeph
April 6, 2021
Campus to open today

Campus to open today

Paisley Annes and Sadie Ibbotson-Brown
March 23, 2021
Can speech be too free?: Censorship in light of U.S. Capitol attack

Can speech be too free?: Censorship in light of U.S. Capitol attack

Sadie Ibbotson-Brown and Ashmita Rajmohan
March 21, 2021
Parents, students protest for in-person learning at secondary schools

Parents, students protest for in-person learning at secondary schools

Paisley Annes and Sadie Ibbotson-Brown
February 9, 2021
ONLINE SCHOOL — Palo Alto High School freshman Roxanna Reid completes a Schoology quiz. Students like Reid have had to create a successful test-taking environment inside their own homes. “Starting high school online has been incredibly stressful in general and I’m not looking forward to throwing in another factor,” Reid said.

Finals schedule frustrates students and teachers

Anya Mondragon and Sadie Ibbotson-Brown
December 12, 2020
CIVIC DUTY - Voting booths marked with the American flag line a Palo Alto vote center at the Riconada Library. Despite the complications brought by the COVID-19 pandemic, voter turnout was higher for this election than ever before.

A day at the polls: Volunteering at a Palo Alto vote center

Sadie Ibbotson-Brown
December 10, 2020
Fall sports season delayed

Fall sports season delayed

Sadie Ibbotson-Brown
December 10, 2020
OPEN SKIES — Rolling hills are met by a stretching horizon at Foothills Park. This open space preserve is filled with a rich history and has become a symbol of Palo Alto’s distinctive park policies. “Palo Alto is unique in that the parks are dedicated,” former City Council member Enid Pearson said. “The city cannot develop them without a vote of the people.” Photo: Audrey Joachim

A guide to Bay Area parks: Exploring Palo Alto’s natural side

Sadie Ibbotson-Brown and Sebastian Bonnard
October 25, 2020
Finding her voice: Speaking up through debate and activism

Finding her voice: Speaking up through debate and activism

Sadie Ibbotson-Brown and Emily Yao
October 19, 2020
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