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The Hidden Opponent: Combating the mental health stigma Thursday, March 16, 2023, 10:45 am | Talon, Los Altos High School
For student-athletes, there’s the never-ending stress to balance the desire to perform well in front of coaches and the determination for straight As, and this demanding environment often overwhelms one’s mental health. Though this cycle is common, there’s a lack of attention toward those seeking help. The Hidden Opponent (THO), a non-profit organization founded in... Read More >>
Baseball rebounds after season-opening loss Thursday, March 16, 2023, 9:00 am | Campanile, Palo Alto High School At the end of a 4-1 rainy loss to Serra on Feb. 23, senior and captain Sal Meehan said the team plans to focus on limiting strikeouts in critical situations and scoring more runs, which was their weakest point. Despite the loss, Meehan said he is grateful for the opportunity to play a strong team. “Matching up and playing a game against a talented team like Serra was a great opportunity to see where the team is at moving forward,”... Read More >>
Boys lacrosse excited for season despite coach, player overhaul Thursday, March 16, 2023, 7:00 am | Campanile, Palo Alto High School Following an 11-10 win in the season-opening scrimmage against Valley Christian on Monday, Feb. 27, senior Asher Friedman said the boys lacrosse team (1-1) is excited about its strong start. Friedman, who has committed to Oberlin College for lacrosse, said it was clear from the energy in the post-game huddle that the game set the tone for the season. “(The first game) was a great way to start the season. It gave the team some confidence that will help going... Read More >>
Students, staff encourage diverse workouts instead of exercise trends Thursday, March 16, 2023, 12:00 am | Campanile, Palo Alto High School Scrolling through Instagram, senior Ella Rosenblum sees young women promoting the value of “gentle workouts” like Pilates and long walks, bringing to light a new workout trend. Every year, new workouts flow in and out of the public eye. In past years, high-intensity interval training and weight training have been seen as the most effective ways to exercise by many health experts. However, more recently, there has been a redefinition of effective exercises. On Instagram and TikTok, Pilates, yoga, inclined... Read More >>
Opinion: CIF should let transfer students play Tuesday, March 14, 2023, 9:23 pm | Paly Voice, Palo Alto High School Should high school students who change schools be barred from playing sports? The answer from the California Interscholastic Federation seems to be, “It depends.” CIF should simplify its transfer eligibility guidelines to allow more transfer students to play school sports. While the transfer eligibility guidelines only impact a small number of Paly students annually, the... Read More >>
Paly Boys Volleyball falls to Fremont 3-2 Monday, March 13, 2023, 4:03 pm | Viking, Palo Alto High School The Paly boy’s volleyball team struggled in a loss to Fremont, 3-2 on Friday night. The Viking’s record stands at 5-4 and 0-2 in league play. Fremont started the night off strong, winning the first set 25-17. “We weren’t clicking as well as a team, and communication wasn’t too good,” Calvin Wong (‘23) said. However,... Read More >>
Paly Boys Swim and Dive Defeats Los Gatos Sunday, March 12, 2023, 8:26 pm | Viking, Palo Alto High School The Paly boys swim and dive team beat Los Gatos 138-48 at a home meet on Friday night. “I think today’s meet was absolutely amazing,” senior captain Ethan Chien said. The boys team had a dominant meet, earning a commanding lead over the Cats. “I think we won pretty much every single event for the... Read More >>
March Madness Craze Looms Ahead of Tournament Start Saturday, March 11, 2023, 11:42 pm | Coat of Arms, Menlo School College sports fanatics live for the month of March as college basketball programs across the country compete in the chaotic 64-team tournament dubbed “March Madness.” March Madness is a single-elimination tournament, consisting of a large bracket with seeds 1-16 broken up by region. Programs from big state schools to unheard-of colleges across the country are... Read More >>