The truth about college apps
Nov. 1 — for any high school senior, the thought of this date is often followed by a surge of anxiety, as it marks the due date for many early college applications. I have been in the college...
View Article1 in 2000: Kyle Powell
The Campanile (TC): So how is your day going? Kyle Powell (KP): It’s okay. I mean I’m going to meet my tutor later, nothing really new. So far okay. TC: So you were in the sophomore spirit dance… KP:...
View ArticleDear Jamie 10/30
DEAR JAMIE: I’ve been feeling really down and alone lately. When I first started at Paly, I didn’t know many people, but thought I would find someone I clicked with and related to. My main inspiration...
View ArticleTrevor Noah takes over as host of “The Daily Show”
On Sept. 28, the new host of “The Daily Show,” Trevor Noah, began his first night as host by likening former host Jon Stewart to a comedic father figure. “Dad left and now it feels like the family has...
View ArticleTinder Culture
Like she does most mornings, Katie wakes up and scrolls through her social media accounts, catching up on tweets and photos posted by her friends. Next, she opens Tinder. Sorting through the profiles...
View ArticleSocial media dominates the lives of younger generation
Social media has taken over the 21st century, creating extensive online communities connecting billions of people around the world. The creation of online profiles on large platforms such as Instagram,...
View ArticleThe Race To Capture The Teenage Demographic
Teenagers hold the key to determining trends — everything from the latest crime show to watch to the most relatable politician to elect into office. These opinions are voiced through the most...
View ArticleFrom Paly to college
College is undoubtedly a huge stepping stone in any student’s life. While many prospective students have gathered bits and pieces of what the college experience entails, it is often difficult to gauge...
View Article1: in 2000
With The Campanile’s own Joanna Falla The Campanile: Okay Laura so what’s good? Laura Sieh: I’m … very good. TC: So during Spirit Week, you had a tendency to dress up but not with your own class. Do...
View ArticleAlternative and accessible outfits to try out this season
As winter approaches, girls are beginning to pull out their UGG boots, Lululemon yoga pants and comfy hooded sweatshirts. To avoid matching with every other girl in school, here are some trendy,...
View ArticleHoliday gift options from local stores
The moment the calendar flips from Oct. 31 to Nov. 1, people will begin singing classic holiday songs such as “Jingle Bell Rock” and decorating their homes with colored lights and fake snowmen. People...
View ArticleFallout 4 impresses upon release
Most of the way Fallout 4, a huge roleplaying-shooter game, works is carried over from its excellent predecessors, Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas. It is the Skyrim to Fallout 3’s Oblivion, if you...
View ArticleTop ski resorts to visit during the winter holidays
Ski season is rapidly approaching, and while some resorts have been open since Nov. 4, others are opening toward the end of November. With such a large number of resorts opening, deciding which resort...
View ArticleChanging my narrative: discovering the value of counseling
Most people know me as a boisterous, light-hearted joker; socially, I try to put up as much of a happy front as I can. This upbeat attitude embodies Paly’s atmosphere in many ways. In my time at Paly,...
View ArticleThree beneficial study habits for finals week
As finals week slowly approaches, students are beginning to feel the rampant stress and scramble that finals week always entails. With final exams covering a multitude of subjects and material that...
View ArticleQuentin Tarantino films lack original storylines
It’s Christmas day, and there’s this guy, and he’s walking down some main street somewhere, and the main street is full of movie theaters. Each movie theater is showing one Quentin Tarantino film...
View ArticlePlaces to eat near the Caltrain station
Adventure is out there, and is nearer than anticipated. The harsh reality is that the only times most people want to go on adventures around the Bay Area is when they have been planned far in advance,...
View ArticleAffordable tech gadgets to gift friends
It’s always difficult to find the right holiday gift for family and friends. You want to get them something cool, but you do not want to go broke. To help you and your gifting struggles, here is a list...
View ArticleJunior exhibits talent for aerial gymnastics
Wrapped in a strip of fabric, hanging 30 feet from the ceiling, junior Sarah Sundermeyer twirls herself up in preparation for a triple star drop, a move during which she will flip three times and fall...
View Article1 in 2000: Sean King
The Campanile: First question. If you had to, what would you rate your rap battling skills on a level from 1 to 10? Sean King: I’m alright, definitely not the best. But I’m definitely better than Louie...
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