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The online student newspaper of Palisades Charter High School

Tideline

The online student newspaper of Palisades Charter High School

Tideline

There’s Pressure to Apply Early Decision

Sophia Masserat, Staff Writer June 3, 2025

For many seniors, the biggest obstacle preventing them from blissfully enjoying their long-awaited final year of high school is the agonizing process of researching, applying to and choosing a college....

Television’s Metamorphosis Stretches The Possibilities of Storytelling

Television’s Metamorphosis Stretches The Possibilities of Storytelling

Lily Hunt, Staff Writer June 3, 2025

The time and energy needed to embark on a new TV show in 2025 is akin to entering a committed relationship–packed with riddled communication, destructive politics, and massive budgets. Contrastingly,...

Ms. Fracc Takes Her Final Bow

Ms. Fracc Takes Her Final Bow

Brynn Santos, Staff Writer June 3, 2025

Lights dimmed just off of the 3rd Street Promenade on May 23 when the final Friday Night Live (FNL) production of the year opened on its first sketch of the night, “America’s Got Talent,” marking...

I Want to Hold Your Hand (When I Say Drop This Casting Decision)

I Want to Hold Your Hand (When I Say Drop This Casting Decision)

Elise Larsson, Opinion Editor April 30, 2025

Few things are as unsettling as hearing that Barry Keoghan has landed a lead role in a new film. (Hot take?) The only thing more disturbing, however, is learning he’s set to portray global sweetheart...

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Students are More than their Test Scores

Brynn Santos and Sophia Winston April 28, 2025

For over a century, standardized testing has been used in college admissions to assess an applicant's probability of thriving in a college environment. However, a student's true capabilities go far beyond...

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The Hush-Hush Response to Discussing Politics in the Classroom

Brynn Santos, Staff Writer February 28, 2025

Since the Republican victory of the House of Representatives and Senate in the 2024 election, numerous state legislations have made attempts to censor the discussion of politics in classrooms. While this...

Understanding the Paradigm of Parasocial Relationships

Understanding the Paradigm of Parasocial Relationships

Reina Stem , Staff Writer February 28, 2025

In this digital age, many young adults claim that a television show, a YouTube star or even a fictional character “raised” them. When a social media personality ends their YouTube video with an “I...

From Iconic Page to Mercer Stage, Pali Brings Classic Story of ‘The Outsiders’ to Life

From Iconic Page to Mercer Stage, Pali Brings Classic Story of ‘The Outsiders’ to Life

Brynn Santos, Staff Writer November 24, 2024

Pali’s fall play, “The Outsiders,” closed its production with a sixth and final show on Saturday, Nov. 16. The play, written by Christopher Sergel, was adapted from the novel, “The Outsiders”...

Kamala is Brat, Period

Kamala is Brat, Period

Vanessa Masterson and Reina Stem November 5, 2024

"Kamala is Brat" wouldn’t have trended without a tweet from pop icon Charli XCX. In any other context, the phrase would seem absurd, but a growing intersection between pop culture and politics means...

Time to Consider Weighty Issues Pertaining to Cultural Norms

Time to Consider Weighty Issues Pertaining to Cultural Norms

Sophia Masserat, Staff Writer October 8, 2024

Throughout history, beauty standards have been a prevalent social pressure for women across the globe. The media has played a critical role in the recent perpetuation of unattainable standards, further...

A Lack of Civic Engagement is Directing A New Generation of Voters Away From the Polls

A Lack of Civic Engagement is Directing A New Generation of Voters Away From the Polls

Kylie Lupescu, Features Editor February 20, 2024

Only 55 percent of eligible voters aged 18 to 29 cast a ballot in the 2020 presidential election. This is below the national average of 66 percent. With an election approaching, the political efficacy...

Leaving Overconsumption in 2023

Leaving Overconsumption in 2023

Vanessa Masterson, Staff Writer February 20, 2024

Micro-trends, fast fashion and social media have created a generation of overactive consumers with a serious obsession with aesthetics. Whether this week’s “must have” item is a Stanley Cup or a...

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