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Viking Magazine

Palo Alto High School's sports news magazine

Viking Magazine

Palo Alto High School's sports news magazine

Viking Magazine

Changing the Game, One Shot at a Time

Changing the Game, One Shot at a Time

Ben Levav, Managing Editor December 17, 2024

Caitlin Clark has taken the world of basketball by storm. With a relentless work ethic and an unrivaled shooting talent, Clark has redefined what it means to be a women's basketball player. Her record-breaking...

Human over Hardware

Human over Hardware

Tyler Cheung, Head Columnist October 15, 2024

That’s the ball game! The Astros defeated the Phillies 5-2 in game two of the 2022 World Series. This game was a staple in history, but not for the reason you would think. Umpire Pat Hoberg called a...

Courtesy of Harry Sherlock

Shadows Over Glory: Manchester City’s Premier League Title Amidst Allegations

Ben Levav, Staff Writer May 23, 2024

Manchester City had an outstanding 2023-24 Premier League campaign, securing the championship with a thrilling season that impressed fans across the globe. Nevertheless, this triumph is clouded in dispute...

Photo courtesy of Michael Tipton

The NBA All-Star Game Needs a Refresh

Emil Bothe, Staff Writer February 29, 2024

NBA All-Star weekend is a star-studded event meant to celebrate the game of basketball. Celebrities, ex-NBA players, and current NBA players come together and put on a show for the public. For three days,...

Stephen Curry will face the all-time record holder for the three-point contest, Sabrina Ionescu, this weekend in a charity competition.

Editorial: Ionescu and Curry are Doing Sports Right

February 15, 2024

The New York Liberty’s Sabrina Ionescu made history seven months ago when she hit an astounding 37 out of 40 possible points during the WNBA All Star Game. Ionescu shot 23/25 from the field and 2/2 on...

Viking Tries: Broadcasting, Novice Narrators

Viking Tries: Broadcasting, Novice Narrators

Lucas Tung, Tyler Harrison, and Grace Gormley December 18, 2023

Since the invention of the radio in 1891, live broadcast has been a mainstay in our lives. From the news, to music, to read-aloud programs, the radio has revolutionized news and entertainment around the...

Reckless Realignment

Tyler Harrison, Head Columnist December 12, 2023

As the college football season closes, conference realignment has officially ended an era of the sport. But what caused all of these teams to change conferences? Following the announcement of Texas and...

Photo courtesy of Michael Reaves.

Editorial: NFL’s Lack of Coaching Diversity is a Problem

The Viking Staff May 23, 2023

Over 56 percent of the players in the National Football League are of African American descent. And yet, of the 30 total head coaches in the NFL, only three were Black, and six were minorities during the...

Viking Tries: Viking Tries Wiffle Ball

Viking Tries: Viking Tries Wiffle Ball

Cameron Toland and Sirisha Mitra May 22, 2023

Here at Palo Alto High School, we are fortunate to have more than eight successful publications, each with their own unique qualities and successes. However, regardless of sharing the same space and attending...

The Final Word: Competition Conundrum

The Final Word: Competition Conundrum

Elizabeth Fetter, Staff Writer May 19, 2023

Athletics should be competitive, but should you compete with your teammates?  Known as ‘intra-team competition,’ competing with teammates can walk a fine line between lifting people up and...

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