Palo Alto High School's choir is organizing a raffle to help support the 70-member choral group. Tickets sold will give aid to students who are having trouble paying for the choir's 11-day summer trip to Budapest, Prague and Vienna.
» read morePaly Alumnus writes novel about the unwritten rules of baseball
Campanile, Entertainment, June 08
In many ways, baseball relates to everyday life. Unknown players can become heroes overnight. Honestly, who outside of Oakland had heard of Dallas Braden before he threw his perfect game? Everyone has a specific job that must be done well in order for the entire team to work and it takes dedication and passion to become one of the best.
Predictions of World Cup 2010
Campanile, Sports, June 08
Staying in town presents opportunities, activities in Santa Cruz, San Francisco
Campanile, Entertainment, June 08
Believe it or not, staying in Palo Alto for the summer is not the end of the world. The Bay Area is one of the most beautiful locations in California and there are countless things to do. All one needs is free time and an open mind; two things perfectly fitted for summer.
World Music Day becomes unique Palo Alto tradition
Campanile, Features, June 08
On Sunday, June 20, University Avenue, King Plaza and surrounding streets will be filled with a variety of musicians performing in celebration of World Music Day.
Hot Asian Soup
Campanile, Entertainment, June 08
This year’s El Niño weather has brought uncharacteristically cold, rainy and harsh weather to the Bay Area, keeping Palo Altans bundled up in layers and huddled indoors deep into spring.Though there may be less beach-going and swimming during this bizarre season, there will undoubtedly be more demand for one thing: hot Asian noodle soup.
Palo Alto Scrabble Club members spread passion for board game
Campanile, Features, June 08
At 6 p.m. in the evening the Boston Market in Palo Alto is deserted, aside from the few who have taken it upon themselves to catch the early bird special. Amidst the stranded crowds of patrons a group begins to form in the back of the restaurant surrounding Scrabble boards, which have been set up on a few select tables. As the members of Palo Alto’s Scrabble Club settle into their respective positions and begin calculating their possible word combinations an eerie silence befalls the group, broken by the sound of laughter and jeers from the players.
Churchill lot should be designated for juniors and seniors
Campanile, Opinion, June 08
There is honestly nothing more frustrating or annoying than driving into the Churchill Avenue parking lot at the end of lunch to find that the entire lot is completely full.
“In The Heights” incorporates blend of hip hop, salsa music
Campanile, Entertainment, June 08
A spicy blend of hip-hop and salsa, the Tony Award winning musical, “In the Heights” is a sassy urban masterpiece and an absolute must-see for all ages. The show won the 2008 Tony Award for Best Musical and is playing in San Francisco at the Curran Theater until June 13.
Paly student creates non-profit to aid Haitian education
Campanile, Features, June 08
When the earthquakes struck Haiti on Jan. 12, 2010, millions of people all over the world rushed to help one of the world’s poorest nations by sending food, money and first aid supplies. Palo Alto High School junior Nittai Malchin responded in his own way; By founding his own non-profit initiative, OneLove Advocates.