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VAN VIEWPOINT. A bumper sticker that declares “Recall Gavin Newsom” is displayed on the van of a Palo High School student. Photo by Anya Lassila.

Recall Ruminations

Students’ opinions on the push to recall Governor Newsom
Gwyneth Wong and Anna Hickey
May 28, 2021
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JUSTICE. A large group of protesters pass by a police officer during a Black Lives Matter March near Town and Country Village in Summer 2020. Photo by Corie Jiang.

Shifts and Shortcomings

A look at the impacts and insufficiency of police reform after the 2020 BLM protests
Gwyneth Wong and Anna Hickey
May 28, 2021
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A Farewell to Palo Alto Businesses

A Farewell to Palo Alto Businesses

Students reflect on stores closed due to COVID.
Jonan Pho and Anna Hickey
May 20, 2021
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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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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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