As I contemplate the hypocrisy of people who judge certain cultures for their consumption of dogs, my labradoodle sits beside me, his head perched on my knee, and it’s as though he can see my thoughts....

The first thing that I notice on the first day back at in-person school — post-pandemic, of course — is the large number of kids wearing pajamas. As I trudge through a sea of children in onesies, trying...

In the wake of the digital age, educators have become acquainted with the meteoric rise of virtual academic dishonesty due to ubiquitous internet access and cheating services such as Chegg and essaywriter.org....

There are about 330 million people living in the United States. With the alarmingly rapid spread of COVID-19, public health officials warn that this number will soon drop by 100,000 — at least. Parent,...

“I intend to make my own way in the world,” declared Jo March, portrayed by Saoirse Ronan in the latest film adaptation of literary classic “Little Women.” “No one makes their own way,”...

Uh Oh. This was my initial reaction upon hearing the news that Pali’s next play would be an adaptation of Mark Haddon’s 2003 novel, “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.” This...

Luke and Leia, Iron Man and Captain America, Woody and Buzz, Snow White and the Seven Dwarves. From a galaxy far, far away to superheroes, talking toys to princesses, Disney captures hearts around the...

What is the first thing that comes to mind when a person hears the word wrestling? For some, it may be the image of John Cena body slamming some poor fellow to the soul-shaking sound of trumpets. For others,...

A few years ago, a former Pali student, who requested anonymity, started classes at Santa Monica College (SMC). But she never donned Pali’s cap and gown, walked the stage or accepted a diploma. Instead,...