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Column: I am tired of superhero movies

Column: I am tired of superhero movies

By Ishaan Parmar, Staff Writer | October 16, 2018

I have the reputation of being a film snob. I favor the old, the artsy and the flat out weird movies. I do not like the blockbuster, nor the action, nor, most importantly, the superhero movies. These...

Column: The Yalda Theory

Column: The Yalda Theory

By Yalda Khodadad, Print Managing Editor | October 16, 2018

I walk a fine line in between being “White” or “Middle Eastern.” My AP tests tell me that they’re the same thing—two ethnicities with different histories under the same checkbox that urges...

Editorial: Hapara—Well intentioned, poorly executed

Editorial: Hapara—Well intentioned, poorly executed

October 16, 2018

Last week, the MVLA Board of Trustees indefinitely postponed the Hapara Highlights pilot at Los Altos. They did so in order to independently assess student privacy concerns brought to their attention...

Sua Kim

Nike’s endorsement of Kaepernick: a touch (down) too late

By Audrey Chang and Navya Singhai | October 15, 2018

Just do it. Well, Colin Kaepernick just did it. He protested against racial oppression and police brutality, but now he’s facing repercussions. Critics are burning their Nike gear and cutting off the...

Ashley Cai

Hapara Highlights pilot postponed amidst concern from MVLA School Board

By Priya Dixit, Copy/Content Editor | October 15, 2018

Los Altos began a pilot of Google Chrome extension Hapara Highlights at the start of this school year after it passed through the MVLA district’s Educational Technology Committee. However, due to...

Los Altos Volleyball beats Palo Alto in annual Dig Pink game

Los Altos Volleyball beats Palo Alto in annual Dig Pink game

By Nikhita Boddu, Staff Writer | October 13, 2018

On Tuesday, the gym was brimming with energy as Blue Crew and other fans wore shirts with “DIG PINK” printed on the front, cheering as the varsity girls volleyball team dominated Palo Alto High...

Writing Center tutor junior Portia Pliam discusses a paper with junior Eden Weitzman. The Writing Center is now open to help students with writing assignments in all subjects at any point in the writing process. Marie Godderis.

The Writing Center makes its debut

By Janie Dent and Parisa Larson | October 13, 2018

The Writing Center opened its doors for the first time to students on September 17. Unlike the school’s Tutorial Center that offers general tutoring in a variety of subjects, the Writing Center’s staff...

Eminems Kamikaze bombed

Eminem’s “Kamikaze” bombed

By Aaron Zaks, Staff Writer | October 11, 2018

Rap superstar Eminem unexpectedly released “Kamikaze,” his 10th studio album, in August. The album exhibits his technical skills as a rapper, combining rhyme and rhythm. As a storyteller, Eminem falls...

From skeptic to stan: My journey with K-Pop

From skeptic to stan: My journey with K-Pop

By Cathy Wang, Senior Writer | October 11, 2018

Six months ago, I used to be one of the many in America that had some inexplicable dislike for K-pop. To me, K-Pop and everything attached seemed superficial and silly; the fans were mindless and the content...

“Fahrenheit 11/9”: A very opinionated warning

“Fahrenheit 11/9”: A very opinionated warning

By Ishaan Parmar, Staff Writer | October 11, 2018

As the credits rolled at the end of Michael Moore’s documentary “Fahrenheit 11/9,” I heard a woman in the back of the Aquarius Theatre yell, “Thank you, Michael!” If you are buying what Michael...

A peep into Peets

A peep into Peet’s

By Ishaan Parmar, Staff Writer | October 11, 2018

Going to Peet’s Coffee is a thoughtless routine for most. We walk in, wait in line, tell the cashier our daily order and wait for the barista to call out our name. However, what we may not consider is...

Living vicariously through New Patek

Living vicariously through “New Patek”

By Barrett Wong, Staff Writer | October 11, 2018

“New Patek,” the latest song by Lil Uzi, dropped on September 18 and caught the attention of many within minutes. With its creative angles and odd style, “New Patek” stood out and made a name for...

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