How the Coronavirus has Affected Pali Sports
Dohyun(Andy) Ju, Staff Writer
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, professional leagues have been suspended and all large gatherings — including team practices — have been banned across the world. The...
COVID-19 Pandemic Shuts Down Sports Leagues
Brett Abrams, Staff Writer
May 17, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting virtually everyone in the country, and the world of sports is not immune. Sports are some of the most essential forms of entertainment, deeply woven into the fabric of the national culture. Sports give us time to be with loved ones and celebrate victory, time to...
How a New WNBA Labor Deal is Addressing the Exploitation of Female Athletes
Paige Snepp, Staff Writer
February 25, 2020
Two children watch wide-eyed as Lebron James leaps gracefully into the air and slams a basketball through the hoop. One child, a boy, gazes at the television, envisioning his career in the NBA. He sees a world of private jets, fans and global recognition. The little girl sees flashes of her own life...
Jane Nwaba’s Journey to Division 1 Basketball
Atticus Parker, Staff Writer
February 25, 2020
At the 2017 California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Girls’ Basketball semifinals, freshman Jane Nwaba had the game in her hands. The Lady Dolphins would advance to their third CIF final in a row if Nwaba could sink her free throws. She missed. Pali lost. Devastated, she vowed never to miss...
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...
Maya Millner, Staff Writer
May 20, 2020
Pali’s 2020 senior class will attend a virtual graduation ceremony on June 4 in lieu of a traditional, in-person graduation due to complications from COVID-19 and the resulting...
Quarantine boredom inspires several new social media trends
April 22, 2020
LAUSD is suing Juul, superintendent explains in LA Times Op-Ed
April 20, 2020
Pali Offers a New Afterschool Business Law Class
April 20, 2020
Dohyun(Andy) Ju, Staff Writer
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
May 17, 2020
How a New WNBA Labor Deal is Addressing the Exploitation of Female Athletes
February 25, 2020
Jane Nwaba’s Journey to Division 1 Basketball
February 25, 2020