Student artist Aidan Choi’s rendition of the Jan. 6 storming of the U.S. Capitol shows President Donald Trump looking on as his supporters breach the building’s defenses. On Jan. 6, rioters stormed the capitol in an event that shocked the nation and left five Americans dead. Many of those who were present at the insurrection were dedicated supporters of then-President Donald Trump. “His large fanbase will not be going anywhere anytime soon,” says Palo Alto High School senior Zoe McCrea.

Acquittal Aftermath

Students express their dismay about U.S. Senate impeachment trial
Anna Hickey and Gwyneth Wong
March 11, 2021
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De-stressing during the pandemic

De-stressing during the pandemic

What can Paly students do when they’re feeling stressed about current events?
Karlene Salas and Corie Jiang
February 12, 2021
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Voting for the first time — during a pandemic

Voting for the first time — during a pandemic

Students describe their election involvement, voice opinions on voter suppression
Jacquelyn Lai and Anna Hickey
November 3, 2020
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Walk a mile in my shoes

Walk a mile in my shoes

Karlene Salas
October 14, 2020
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Art by Palina Kuzmina

Testing Troubles

Students express anxiety and relief as colleges shift to test optional optional admissions policy
Jacquelyn Lai and Gwyneth Wong
October 11, 2020
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Detention and Deportation

Detention and Deportation

Owen Longstreth
October 9, 2020
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From Rojava to Revolution

From Rojava to Revolution

Owen Longstreth
October 9, 2020
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