Palo Alto High School senior and Verde Perspectives Editor Andy Robinson discusses the surprising and important outcomes of the 2022 midterm elections with Government and AP Research teacher Mary Sano. Music from Free Music Archive: “Multitudes” Read the full story here:

Palo Alto High School senior and Verde Culture and Copy Editor Bella Daly gives her two cents on what to do in the event of a car crash, based on personal experience. Music from GarageBand: "Brooklyn Nights Guitar" and "Brooklyn Nights Bass" Read the full story here:

Palo Alto High School senior and Verde Features and Copy Editor Alexis Chiu reflects on the process of writing her article "Would you get a BBL?" and other related topics. Music by HoliznaCCO on FMA: "transcendental earth people"

Palo Alto High School junior and Verde News Editor Bella Daly evaluates dance’s status as a sport and reflects on her lifelong passion. Music from GarageBand: “Brixton Lights Bass 01” Read the full story here:

Palo Alto High School junior and Verde Photo Director Ines Legrand reflects on her Afghan American identity and the recent events in Afghanistan through her relationship with her mom. Read the full story here: https://verdemagazine.com/opinion-a-message-to-mom-reflections-of-a-first-generation-afghan-american

Verde staff writer Miya Whiteley explores the nature-versus-nurture debate through the lens of her own identity. Music by Scott Holmes: "Upbeat Funk Pop" Read the full story here: https://verdemagazine.com/opinion-nature-v-s-nurture-reflecting-on-the-elements-of-my-identity 

Palo Alto High School junior and Verde Multimedia Manager Melody Xu talks about her experiences with having a legal first name that differs from her preferred name. Music by Javier Suarez: "Take Me Higher" Read the full story here: https://verdemagazine.com/opinion-whats-in-a-name-how-do-our-legal-names-affect-our-chosen-identities

As the United States approaches one year of coronavirus shelter-in-place orders, staff writer Meena Narayanaswami shares her take on individual versus government responsibility in the U.S.'s pandemic response. Read the full story here: verdemagazine.com/reclaiming-responsibility-partying-teenagers-are-not-the-problem.

Palo Alto High School senior and Verde Design Editor Kylie Mies chats about her move to California in middle school, and how she found ways to stay connected to her Japanese culture through anime and K-pop. Music from Anchor.fm: "OneEightFour" Read the full story here: verdemagazine.com/connection-to-culture-embracing-myself-through-asian-media

With the switch to online learning, webmaster and producer Zander Leong discusses how he's stayed in touch with friends without social media or the ambient connection it provides. Music by Andrew Pham: "Starlight" Read the full story here: verdemagazine.com/social-minus-media-connecting-to-friends-without-the-apps.