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Naming a new someone: Governor's race dispenses uncertainty
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (871+ words) This is the most unpredictable governor's race I can remember." This is what Palo Alto City Councilmember and former Mayor Patrick Burt said as he is one of many anxious voters closely watching the polls of this year's California gubernatorial…...
Review: The great divide: New Noah Kahan album explores growing up
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (497+ words) After all this, what is my purpose? And who am I now?" It's a question Noah Kahan asks himself that perfectly encapsulates the American indie singer-songwriter's musical and mental journey to his fourth studio album, The Great Divide." Kahan, who…...
A Thriller That Bores: New Michael Jackson Biopic Falls Short
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (249+ words) Palo Alto High School senior Alara Martin's biggest complaints about the film is its lack of conflict. "He made up his mind at the very beginning of the movie to be independent," Martin said. "There was no sort of moral…...
A Full Bloom: Economics teacher bids farewell
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (533+ words) As a high school student, I knew the teachers that I liked because they made me feel like I was smart, that I could do things," Bloom said. I'm, in a sense, trying to be the teacher that I would…...
Portables removal plan remains unchanged
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (383+ words) The removal of Palo Alto High School's portable classrooms will begin during summer break, leaving many classes and clubs still without a proper plan to relocate their meeting spaces next year. Approved by the Palo Alto High School Board Association…...
EPA's progress starts with community
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (654+ words) If any nearby cities illustrate the greater effects of economic development from big tech on residents, it's Belle Haven's neighboring city, East Palo Alto. Once a community plagued by murders and gang activity, EPA's reputation has been changing, according to…...
Concrete Photography: Street photography through my lens
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (379+ words) On San Fransisco's Market Street, as a flock of pigeons flew by a lady eating bread on a bench, I instinctively release the camera shutter to capture the moment. Street photography is widely defined as photographing in public places, most…...
Bridging barriers: Paly graduates travel beyond California
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (529+ words) Post-graduation summer plans can vary widely among seniors. While many choose to remain at home, some participate in the American Exchange Project. Caitlin Drewes, a Paly Social Justice Pathway history teacher who facilitates Paly participation, says the goal is to…...
The Wow Factor? : Trying Palo Alto's newest boba tea
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (929+ words) Tucked beneath office buildings on El Camino Real, a small blue storefront with a shiny new sign is making its case as Palo Alto's newest boba destination. On March 28, the store held its grand opening. With the many competitors toward…...
Fast and Furious: Student e-bike use raises concerns
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (1297+ words) Minutes'after the bell rings, signaling the end of the school day, the whirring of electric bikes fills the air as students speed off campus. In recent years, e-bikes have become increasingly popular among high school students in Palo Alto, according…...