Pali Alum Wins Super Bowl LIV
Eliana Feinstein, Staff Writer
February 21, 2020
Mitchell Schwartz: #71 on the Kansas City Chiefs, the starting right tackle with a brand new Super Bowl ring; 6’5”, 320 pounds, 30 years old, married, Jewish. And a former Pali Dolphin. Schwartz began at Pali in 2003, graduating in 2007 as the varsity football team captain, the Western League...
Is This the End of the Patriots Dynasty?
Brett Abrams, Staff Writer
February 21, 2020
Since the late ’90s, the New England Patriots have been one of the most dynamic and talked-about teams of the National Football League (NFL). Led by star quarterback Drew Bledsoe, the Patriots made the playoffs four consecutive years — from 1994 to 1998 –– even making a Super Bowl appearance...
The Sign Stealing Scandal: What you Need to Know
Dohyun(Andy) Ju, Staff Writer
February 21, 2020
In Game 7 of the 2017 World Series, the Houston Astros defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers to take home the title. Now, following a recent sign-stealing controversy, the former champions are considered to be one of the biggest cheaters in Major League Baseball (MLB) history. The Red Sox, who defeated...
Mental Health in Sports
Atticus Parker, Staff Writer
February 6, 2020
Athletic competition can breed greatness. It fosters resilience, innovation and passion — qualities every parent wants to instill in his or her child. Competition in sports, by its nature, requires each athlete to meet and overcome challenges. But, the positive qualities that sports nurture can become...
Pali’s Esports Club Starts Off Strong
Dohyun(Andy) Ju, Staff Writer
December 13, 2019
Pali’s Esports Club has been gaining popularity in the past few months. Currently, the club has been competing in the PlayVS Esports League and will enter the High School Esports League, or HSEL, next semester. Gamers compete in League of Legends tournaments every Tuesday after school, and the members...
NCAA Player Likeness
Brett Abrams, Staff Writer
December 13, 2019
Names like Tua Tagovailoa, Trevor Lawrence and James Wiseman are some of the most illustrious names in collegiate sports, with their impressive athletic ability increasing their prestige. As a result of their success and fame, they have all appeared in advertisements for the National Collegiate Athletic...
Girls’ Volleyball Team Defeats Uni, Eyes Playoffs
Arielle Hatton, Staff Writer
November 22, 2019
The varsity girls’ volleyball team defeated host University High School, 3-0, in a league match on Wednesday Oct. 2. This continued the team’s undefeated streak in league play, in which they have won 8 consecutive matches. Pali has one of the best programs in the state, winning 28 CIF titles in...
Caroline Bremner Takes an Unconventional Path to UC Davis
Ava Kerkorian, Sports Editor
November 12, 2019
For the last 15 years, Caroline Bremner has dedicated her life to soccer. She spent her early years playing on AYSO travel teams, and for the last seven years, she has played on the club soccer team Santa Monica United. Next fall, she will begin the next stage of her soccer career: Division I soccer...
For These Fans, it’s More than a Game
Brett Abrams, Staff Writer
October 17, 2019
Anyone who walks into AP World History teacher Steven Burr’s classroom will know that he is a huge Pittsburgh Steelers fan. There are Steelers poster, Steelers terrible towels, and Steelers hats. Burr is such a Steelers fan that, when it comes to game day, he says he “tend[s] to watch by [himself]”...
Freshman in Sports
Brett Abrams, Staff Writer
September 17, 2019
The end of middle school signifies the beginning of an exciting new chapter for Pali’s freshman, one with more freedoms yet increased responsibilities. Taking the first steps on a new campus with some students who look as old as their teachers is nerve-racking, but the friendly face of an older student...
Captains Lead Teams to Succeed
Sarah Bentley, Features Editor
August 27, 2019
Behind every great team is an even better leader. These team captains keep their squad functioning and rally their teammates in times of adversity. While captains’ specific responsibilities differ depending on the sport played, all of them share similar traits that benefit their teams. Most ...
Pali’s Students are Hanging Ten Before 10:00
Sarah Bentley, Features Editor
August 27, 2019
Every morning, Pali’s thousands of students file into their classrooms, yawning and rubbing the sleep out of their eyes. They sit down, take out their notebooks, pens, pencils or computers and prepare to listen to a lecture or take a test. While this exemplifies most of Pali’s students’ average mo...
Arielle Hatton, Staff Writer
February 21, 2020
Chemistry teacher Adkenbi “Addy” Williams joined the Pali staff in January at the start of the spring semester. Williams is a long-term substitute, according to Director...
February 21, 2020
Pali Students Donate Hair to Make a Difference
February 4, 2020
How Pali Handles Emergency Situations with Director of Operations Don Parcell
December 13, 2019
Eliana Feinstein, Staff Writer
February 21, 2020
Mitchell Schwartz: #71 on the Kansas City Chiefs, the starting right tackle with a brand new Super Bowl ring; 6’5”, 320 pounds, 30 years old, married, Jewish. And a...
Is This the End of the Patriots Dynasty?
February 21, 2020
The Sign Stealing Scandal: What you Need to Know
February 21, 2020
February 6, 2020