Originally posted on July 14, 2020 on verdemagazine.com Essential employees: Student workers at Philz Coffee and Sweetheart Cafe ON STAFF - Palo Alto High School senior Kayla Stitt (left) and junior Ilene Trach (right) have been working in essential…verdemagazine.com During quarantine, most Palo Alto High School students stay at home and are kept occupied with homework, hobbies and online extracurriculars. However, some students continue to go to work on top of that, including Paly students Kayla Stitt and Ilene Trach. Although…

Originally posted on June 5, 2020 on verdemagazine.com Restaurant Reactions: How local businesses are staying afloat LOCAL TROUBLES - As the pandemic continues to unfold, businesses have been forced to adapt during this uncertain time.…verdemagazine.com Colorful, empty storefronts and a silent atmosphere make downtown Palo Alto more reminiscent of a ghost town than the bustling street it once was. At the center of the global coronavirus pandemic, while larger businesses face challenges such as a temporary reduction…

Originally posted on February 25, 2020 on verdemagazine.com Verde's Oscars: Re-imagining the renowned awards show As the last of the vibrant suits and extravagant dresses make their way down the red carpet, tens of millions of…verdemagazine.com As the last of the vibrant suits and extravagant dresses make their way down the red carpet, tens of millions of Americans grab their snacks and make themselves comfortable as their favorite actors and directors take their own seats at the Dolby…

Originally posted on February 20, 2020 on verdemagazine.com Drawing back the curtains: Shen Yun: Dance troupe or persecuted sect? Mid-leap, a young Chinese woman bares her billowing white skirt for what seems to be the thousandth time today. Beneath…verdemagazine.com Mid-leap, a young Chinese woman bares her billowing white skirt for what seems to be the thousandth time today. Beneath her feet reads the phrase: “5,000 years of civilization reborn.”

Originally posted on November 29, 2019 on verdemagazine.com Phela the phenom: The future of scootering SCOOTER SENSATION Freshman Phela Durosinmi poses for a picture with his scooter. "What makes him so good is his…verdemagazine.com Standing at the top of a flight of stairs, Palo Alto High School freshman Phela Durosinmi looks down and considers his next trick. He takes a deep breath, his grip tightening on the handlebars of his scooter, and takes off, his sneakers…

Originally published on October 8, 2019 on verdemagazine.com The calculating consumer: The complexities of everyday choices Walking through Town and Country Village, Palo Alto High School junior Avantika Singh scans the stores around her. As…verdemagazine.com Walking through Town and Country Village, Palo Alto High School junior Avantika Singh scans the stores around her. As she walks, her eyes are automatically drawn to the storefronts she is familiar with. The thought of having to choose where to shop…

Originally posted in 2019 on verdemagazine.com Vote16 Palo Alto: New teen group advocates for student voting rights in school board elections Text and video by Emma Donelly-HigginsPhotos by Jasmine VenetAdditional reporting by Sasha Poor and Jasmine Venet A…verdemagazine.com A group of rising Palo Alto High School juniors and seniors gather around a large conference table at the Rinconada Library. This is Vote16 Palo Alto, a new student led organization with the goal of lowering the voting age for Palo Alto Unified School…

Originally posted on May 16, 2019 on verdemagazine.com Blackfest: Stanford showcases black student talent Weaving through the throng of people packed together on the large field, music blaring over the speakers, fueling the…verdemagazine.com Weaving through the throng of people packed together on the large field, music blaring over the speakers, fueling the energetic crowd, it’s easy to understand why Blackfest gathers so much attention.