C Magazine – Palo Alto High School's Arts and Culture Magazine

CULTURE
When it Comes to Women…it’s Probably Just Their Period.
The historic under-prioritization of women’s health has left many female patients searching for answers
Anjali Dahncke, Stella Guo, and Adrienne Lec | May 26, 2026
CULTURE
The America Experiment
How this nation’s progress towards democracy, equality and liberty shapes modern society
Xuaner Duan, Zoe Ferring, and Sonya Kuzmicheva | May 7, 2026
CULTURE
#2016
Recently everyone has been reliving the past with the help of social media. A decade later, it is still all about . . .
Ella Renazco-Sperling, Eileen Lee, Anjali Dahncke, and Kyle Chen | March 5, 2026
CULTURE
Typecast by Design
Typography’s cultural connotations have been redefined over centuries. Who gets to decide what a community looks like in print?
Sophia Zhang and Maia Lin | December 11, 2025
MUSIC
House Again..
With the recent resurgence of electronic dance music into popular culture, it’s all about..
Annie Kasanin, Silvia Rodriguez, Ellis Shyamji, and Poppy Morrison | October 21, 2025

Culture

Across colleges in America, Greek life is an option for students looking to build an immediate, tight knit community

Dylan Berger, Sonya Kuzmicheva, and Ella Renazco-Sperling • June 4, 2026

Behind the Barricades

Behind the Barricades

Music enthusiasts reflect on the evolution and commercialization of music festivals over the years

Zoe Peterson and Luna Lim • May 29, 2026

All Roads Lead to Rome

All Roads Lead to Rome

The path to making the right decision for you is one that considers our values, priorities and sense of self.

Estelle Dufour • May 28, 2026

BOOK REVIEWS
Book Review: Animal Farm
A compelling novel that uses farm animals to highlight how power corrupts
Bahar Diner | June 5, 2026
BOOK REVIEWS
Book Review: Lucky Girl
Dive into the complex and eccentric world of a child star through this modern novel by author Allie Tagle-Dokus
Adrienne Lec, Managing Editor | June 4, 2026
BOOK REVIEWS
Book & Movie Review: The Housemaid
What I think is the perfect book to get you back into reading.
Estelle Dufour | March 16, 2026
BOOK REVIEWS
Book Review: Normal People
A look into Sally Rooney's beautiful depiction of the lives of normal people.
Estelle Dufour | January 20, 2026
BOOK REVIEWS
Book Review: The Inheritance Games
A thrilling mystery that keeps readers guessing until the very last page.
Bahar Diner, Staff Writer | November 19, 2025

PERSPECTIVE
Holding on to Humanities
My perspective: The humanities aren't dead — we just forgot why we need them
October 21, 2025
Alice Sheffer
PERSPECTIVE
More than a Dream
Hard work and risk can turn dreams into reality
May 7, 2026
Kyle Chen
WEB EXCLUSIVES
Spring is Green
Beneath the surface of a seemingly carefree season lies the harsh reality of overwhelming academic pressure for students
March 22, 2026
Eileen Lee
CULTURE
Outgrowing Nostalgia
My perspective: 2026 should not be the new 2016
March 11, 2026
Anjali Dahncke, Business Manager
PERSPECTIVE
Op-ed: We are not limitless — students need mental health days
My perspective: Teenagers deserve a break from the constant academic pressures faced today
May 30, 2025
Amalia Tormala, Editor-in-Chief
ARTS
The Sport No One Sees
Behind the musical melodies and performances lies a world of physical endurance, mental focus, and teamwork
May 29, 2025
Sophia Dong, Staff Writer
WEB EXCLUSIVES
Built for the Storm
Former offshore champion Wayne Vicker turned fearless grit, technical mastery and relentless determination into a racing legacy marked by innovation, resilience and historic victories
May 29, 2025
Kaitlyn Gonzalez-Arceo, Online Editor-in-Chief

Featured Artist

Out of this World

Out of this World

FA: Through her use of creative mediums, senior Lily Williams immerses viewers in fantastical and surreal scenes

Ria Mirchandani and Alice Sheffer • May 26, 2026

Featured artist: Senior Kensie Pao captures the world through her camera

Dylan Berger and Ellis Shyamji • May 7, 2026

Art at 2,000 Degrees

Art at 2,000 Degrees

Paly senior Farrah Kardwell works with molten glass to create art and connect with her community

Sophia Zhang, Silvia Rodriguez, and Bahar Diner • March 5, 2026

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