How COVID-19 May Change Education Forever
Paige Snepp, Opinion Editor
June 1, 2020
Peering at the screen of their online class, high school upperclassmen may be struggling to picture what lies ahead. With no end to this pandemic in sight, these students’ futures seem hazier than ever. California is one of 17 states that have closed their campuses for the rest of the school year....
The Upsides of Quarantine
Jack Jeffers, Staff Writer
June 1, 2020
I’ll be the first to admit that being locked inside for months on end — especially during my last semester of high school — isn’t fun, to say the least. But that’s my reality now. The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has forced most countries around the world to issue a mandatory stay-at-home order,...
Don’t Put a Price Tag on Life
Eliana Feinstein, Editor-in-Chief
May 10, 2020
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, spouse, partner, cousin, sibling, child, mentor, friend, neighbor, colleague, classmate, stranger:...
Lessons from Green Bubble Land
Caleb Crain, Editor-in-Chief
February 21, 2020
It’s the beginning of the school year and you’re sitting in math class. As the teacher takes roll, students pass around a sheet of paper, each adding their name and phone number before passing it on. A voice is heard over the din: “If anyone has a Samsung and messes up this chat, I’m going to...
What Makes You Self-Made? That’s the Billion Dollar Question
Eliana Feinstein, Editor-in-Chief
February 6, 2020
“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,” scoffed Jo’s Aunt March, played by Meryl Streep. “Not really.” Though it’s no longer the...
The Curious Incident of Autism in the Arts
Paige Snepp, Opinion Editor
January 29, 2020
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 story paints a picture of Christopher Boone, a 15-year-old boy implied to be on the autism spectrum,...
Disney’s Empire Strikes Back
Eliana Feinstein, Editor-in-Chief
December 13, 2019
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 world time and time again. The Walt Disney Company and its many subsidiaries — including LucasF...
Wrestling: A Personal Perspective
Paige Snepp, Opinion Editor
November 12, 2019
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, it conjures cringeworthy mental images of grown men engaged in the most aggressive cuddling session...
CHSPE is a Bad Idea for Most Students
Caleb Crain, Editor-in-Chief
November 7, 2019
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, she just walked away. This student had just finished her sophomore year. Instead of waiting to complete...
The Case for an Open Internet at Pali
Caleb Crain, Editor-in-Chief
October 26, 2019
Every day, thousands of Pali students arrive at school, scrolling through the social media app of their choice. Before arriving, most of these students can browse and chat however they please. However, their freedom to enjoy open and free internet use stops as soon as they step on campus. Since at...
Marvel Movies are Destroying the Film Industry
Jackson Jeffers, Staff Writer
October 11, 2019
Decades ago, no one would have expected the pop culture zeitgeist that we have today: superhero movies. Flash back to as late as the 1980s, and most superheroes were seen as nerdy or immature. But in 2019, this isn't the case. “Avengers: Endgame™” is the highest-grossing film of all time; the other...
School Chromebooks: Are they All That Bad?
Andy Ju
October 5, 2019
At the beginning of the school year, Pali students were given the opportunity to borrow a Chromebook from the school. In order to be issued the devices, they had to get a permission slip signed by their parents and wait in an excessively long line outside of the Tech Office. But were these laptops worth...
Jonathan Gelfond, Video Editor
June 30, 2020
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May 20, 2020
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April 22, 2020
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Dohyun(Andy) Ju, Copy Editor
May 17, 2020
The coronavirus has deeply affected lives all over the globe, and it has caused extensive damage to the sports world. Nearly all major sporting events have been postponed,...
COVID-19 Pandemic Shuts Down Sports Leagues
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