From the editors: On to the next adventure Ananya Adya, Tessa Berney, Angela Fang, Chris Jeon, Leela Kulkarni and Julie Yang May 26, 2026
Giving Back: Paly Alumnus, Joe Simitian, Plays a Pivotal Role In New Teen Mental Health Center Tessa Berney February 14, 2026
Discussing a new direction: MVLA students create AI regulation policy Shaurya Thummalapalli and Tessa Berney December 1, 2025
Review: Mamahuhu: Chinese American restaurant comes to Town & Country Ananya Adya and Tessa Berney December 1, 2025
Nursing a passion: Local artist’s journey from hospital to art studio Tessa Berney and Lilia Kuzmicheva April 4, 2025
AI impacts: The harms of modern tech on the environment Tessa Berney and Jaron Leung February 17, 2025
Case for the climate: Student partakes in environmental suit Tessa Berney and Zachary Crystal February 13, 2025
![STANDING UP FOR STUDENTS — After sending a request for proposal to numerous independent companies, Joe Simitian realized he needed to take matters into his own hands. "What I heard informally [from companies] was, ‘we all want to be part of the solution ... but we’re not in a position to create the facility consistent with the request for proposal,’” Simitian said.](https://verdemagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/IMG_9042-e1770932947378-800x1200.jpg)
![FIGHTING FOR CHANGE – A crowd gathers at the special Palo Alto Board of Education meeting Jan. 23. Supporters of Ethnic Studies, like Palo Alto High School social sciences teacher Christopher Farina, believe the class is important because of its emphasis on civic engagement projects. "One of our [Ethnic Studies] students did some work interviewing individuals from the Muwekma Ohlone tribe," Farina said. "Some students have been working trying to advocate for their recognition as a federal tribe." Photo: Aryan Kawatra](https://verdemagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Screenshot-2025-02-13-at-11.57.49 AM-1200x790.png)