Along with numerous schools from across the nation, students from Palo Alto High School and Castilleja School banded together to protest Congress' inaction to the gun violence plaguing schools and neighborhoods in our country.
The Campanile covers: Production
Production. A chaotic, frenzied, three day spurt of controlled procrastination. In three days we attempt to design our newspaper — a feat that takes other publications two weeks.
This video shows what we enjoy about Paly journalism. Listen with headphones for inspiring music.
Video by Nicholas Melvin and Kai Oda
The Campanile covers: Sports chiropractic
The Campanile heads to Loyolla Chiropractic to interview sports chiropractor Travis Martin. Our editor-in-chief gets his spine adjusted and dabs excessively.
Video by Kai Oda and Maya Homan
By the People for the People: Palo Alto Peace March
On Nov. 15, nearly 300 students and community members gathered at Lytton Plaza in downtown Palo Alto to show love, tolerance and unity to those who felt marginalized in the 2016 election.
Bay Area Gentrification: Tech Boom Pushing Locals Out
The first person we talked to did not speak English. The second did not want to be filmed. When we asked other Bay Area locals about "gentrification," we received blank stares.
Yet the story we were looking for is painted all over the walls of San Francisco. Colorful, intricate murals display a common theme: rising rent prices forcing businesses and homes to close. What's the reason for these high costs? The migration of wealthy families and businesses into the Bay Area.
Gentrification is the influx of affluent residents into a low income area, which causes property values to increase. In the video below, The Campanile's Gillian Robins, Gracie Kitayama, and Kate DeAndre investigate the gentrification of San Francisco and how it affects the city's residents.
Watch with headphones for the best viewing experience.
PAC Gala: An Exposé into the Performing Arts
Paly has been graced with a new performing arts center. A gala was held on October 1 to showcase the new structure as well as the talents of over 300 students enrolled in performing arts classes at Paly.
The Campanile covered the preparation and many hours of hard work that went into making this event possible. This video also highlights noteworthy performances of the gala, and the talents of our student body.
Please watch the video with headphones for the best viewing experience.
The Campanile covers: Performance Racing
Many are fascinated by the speed and power of cars, but Paly senior Declan Cassini has taken driving a step further.
Cassini has been racing cars at Thunder Hill Raceway for the past three years. Immerse yourself in his world as the SCCA Spec Miata drifts around turns at frightening speeds.
Watch with headphones for the best viewing experience.
Glass Blowing at Palo Alto High School
Watch junior Evan Welsh create an intricate vase out of molten glass in less than 90 seconds.
Palo Alto High School is one of only four high schools in the nation to offer a glass blowing program due to its inherent danger and annual operating budget of $50,000.
However, the short creation time and high-risk, high-reward style makes glass blowing the most unique art form offered at Paly. The effects of student choices are dramatic, exciting and often dangerous — quite different from the subtle iterations involved in traditional art forms such as drawing, painting and sculpture.
As always, watch the video in HD for the best viewing experience.
Joys of Teaching
Having been a math teacher for 29 years, Kathi Bowers has realized why she enjoys teaching so much and hopes to experience the same joys of teaching as an Athletic Director.
In this new video, Bowers discusses her favorite aspects of being Paly’s Athletic Director and what she most looks forward to in the coming years.
Gym Construction Update
There is one burning question in every athlete’s mind — when will the gym be finished?
Kathi Bowers provides an update on gym construction and problems associated with it.
Kathi Bowers Describes the Reasons for "Green Cards"
This year, Palo Alto High School athletes needed to receive a signed "green card" from Athletic Director Kathi Bowers that clears them for play.
Kathi Bowers describes the reasons for the new system.
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B1 Timelapse
Over the course of three days the staff of The Campanile design and edit the respective graphics and text that appear in the newspaper.
Watch the 18 hour process take place in 84 seconds and 6,914 pictures.
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