Anthro Magazine

Palo Alto High School's Social Activism Publication

Anthro Magazine

Anthro Magazine
Motoko Iwata

Motoko Iwata, Managing Editor

Motoko Iwata (Class of 2026) joined The Voice in her sophomore year. At Paly, she does badminton and debate. In her free time, Motoko enjoys spending time with her friends and reading about current events.

All content by Motoko Iwata
Palo Alto Environment and Medicine Club members Anika Deshpande and Avroh Shah meet with district board member Shana Segal. The club was one of many student climate activist groups advocating for the Palo Alto Unified School District to hire a sustainability program manager. “This is important because it not only shows that our hard work made a difference but it is a start to hopefully something that encourages student voices,” Deshpande said. Photo by Tessa Berney.

Students advocate for sustainability position

Palo Alto Unified School District to review new sustainability role
Motoko Iwata, Mihika Sridhar
October 2, 2025
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Across the board: a national attack against trans rights

Across the board: a national attack against trans rights

How anti-LGBTQ+ regulations are impacting trans youth in our community
Xander Yap and Motoko Iwata
June 5, 2025
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A Change in Leadership

A Change in Leadership

Transitioning to new leadership: Getting to know the former and new PAEA president
Motoko Iwata and Xander Yap
May 27, 2025
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Photo Illustration by Marcus Ling

The cost of retribution

Retaliatory tariffs are affecting local businesses
Marcus Ling and Motoko Iwata
May 27, 2025
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Art by Salem Coyle

Protect cultural spaces

In times of division, cultural connections must be preserved
Motoko Iwata, Managing Editor
May 5, 2025
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Art by Salem Coyle

A country divided against itself cannot stand

How can we combat online political polarization?
Marcus Ling and Motoko Iwata
December 9, 2024
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