Anthro Magazine

Palo Alto High School's Social Activism Publication

Anthro Magazine

Anthro Magazine
Lara Dumanli

Lara Dumanli, Staff Writer

Lara (Class of 2025) joined Anthro in her sophomore year because she was interested in amplifying activism in our local community. In her free time, Lara loves to read, play the electric guitar and annoy her cat.

All content by Lara Dumanli
Art by Vivian Tang

OPINION: Yes, you are a feminist!

The word feminism has been warped into an insult
Lara Dumanli, Staff Writer
May 22, 2025
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Art by Polina van Hulsen

Hiding Behind the Has#tag

Instagram “activism” isn’t enough
Lara Dumanli, Editor-in-Chief
December 15, 2024
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Art by Doreen Hou

Opinion: Democracy on a Tightrope

Our lack of media literacy is endangering our future
Lara Dumanli and Augustus Soedarmono
October 10, 2024
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Art by Vivian Tang

Reframing Immigration

Menlo Park photographer advocates for immigrants through empathy and storytelling
Marcus Ling and Lara Dumanli
October 10, 2024
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This is william. He is smiling. King.

[Photo] William Xue

May 26, 2024
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One Leap For Womankind

One Leap For Womankind

All-girls robotics teams breaks STEM barriers
Lara Dumanli
May 20, 2024
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Unseen Crisis

Unseen Crisis

Our hesitancy around overdoses is endangering the future of our kids
Lara Dumanli, Staff Writer
April 16, 2024
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Preparing the pantry

Preparing the pantry

Palo Alto High School students innovate with new non-profit
Lara Dumanli, Staff Writer
April 16, 2024
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Displayed above are essential kitchen appliances utilized in Paly’s current culinary program, which will also serve for next year’s baking program.

Culinary arts expansion

New Baking and Pastry class added to CTE department
Amani Fossati-Moiane and Lara Dumanli
February 13, 2024
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Terror on the Mind

Terror on the Mind

The doom of calorie-counting apps
Lara Dumanli, Business Manager
November 30, 2023
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A group of Stanford students hold a sit-in protest on campus advocating for a ceasefire and for the university to condemn Israel’s siege of Gaza.

Local Activism Roundup

Activism behind the scenes
Lara Dumanli, Business Manager
November 28, 2023
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Art of the 'Castilleja Reimainged' lawn signs that are being posted around the neighborhood.

‘Castilleja Reimagined’

Expansion plan progressing rapidly
Lara Dumanli, Staff Writer
October 7, 2023
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Art of an inclusive pride flag

Stepping up: New activist clubs at Paly

Lara Dumanli, Staff Writer
October 7, 2023
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San Francisco's skyline presented in a decaying manner.

San Francisco’s overhyped downfall

The "doom loop" haunting San Francisco
Lara Dumanli and Anika Nair
October 7, 2023
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OPINION: Good Luck.

OPINION: Good Luck.

The contrast of gun violence between two countries
Lara Dumanli, Staff Writer
September 28, 2023
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Celebrating Young Minds

Celebrating Young Minds

Recognizing the importance of a third place
Lara Dumanli and Minirva Villegas
September 28, 2023
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We regret to inform you…

We regret to inform you…

Exploring the influence of legacies on college admissions
Natalie Neumann and Lara Dumanli
May 23, 2023
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Local Activism Roundup

Local Activism Roundup

Bay Area Youth Speak Out
Lara Dumanli, Staff Writer
May 23, 2023
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Storefront of Refugee Eye Art Gallery in San Francisco’s Mission District. Magazine clippings and art festival fills the front as the refugee art can be seen clearly from the window. (Photo by Jeremy Dukes)

Voices that escape

New San Francisco art gallery gives a voice to refugees
Lara Dumanli, Staff Writer
April 19, 2023
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Photo of Palo Alto City Hall at night with blue and yellow lights lighten up. (Photo by Lara Dumanli)

One shot, strike out

Santa Clara County expands measures against gun violence
Lara Dumanli and Vivian Tang
April 19, 2023
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OPINION: Turkey's faults

OPINION: Turkey’s faults

Turkey-Syria earthquake shows the truth
Lara Dumanli, Staff Writer
April 18, 2023
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Dear Ms. Cohen

Dear Ms. Cohen

New English teacher Lindsay Cohen hopes to push you outside your bubble
Ash Mehta and Lara Dumanli
April 18, 2023
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