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Palo Alto High School's sports news magazine

Viking Magazine

Palo Alto High School's sports news magazine

Viking Magazine

Palo Alto High School's sports news magazine

Viking Magazine

The Empty Notebook

The Empty Notebook

Michael Wu, Tyler Cheung, and Mabel McCarter June 2, 2026

In the past, sports journalism was all about the who, what, where and when. Now, the idea of sports journalism is based on the ideas of click, like, share, repost. Society has transitioned from reading...

Underclassmen of The Year

Underclassmen of The Year

Carter Burnett and Andrew Knapp June 2, 2026

Coming off of his most recent race, sophomore Jordan Johnsson has set the record for the fastest 100-meter time recorded for anyone who has ever attended Palo Alto High School. Johnsson has been making...

Pridelined

Pridelined

Carter Burnett and Mabel McCarter February 28, 2026

Sports can promise teamwork, respect and belonging, but for many LGBTQ+ athletes, the field can be one of the most isolating places to stand. Behind the cheers and scoreboards, homophobia remains a quiet...

Summer Sacrifice

Summer Sacrifice

Dylan Robinson and Peter Revenaugh May 12, 2025

The shrill blare of an early morning phone alarm goes off, jolting sophomore lacrosse player Richie Zhang out of bed. It’s 7am, the sun is barely up, and he slowly begins to start his early morning off...

Riding the Risk

Riding the Risk

Arjun Bharat and Amanda Goody February 28, 2025

The sun glints off the fresh powder as junior Maeva Herbert-Paz carves her way down the slope, the sharp wind biting her cheeks. But one wrong move — a patch of unstable snow — and she could find herself...

Jitters to Jerseys

Jitters to Jerseys

Luke Joachim, Tyler Cheung, and Finnegan Schoebel December 11, 2024

Around fifty boys, ranging from freshmen to seniors, stand around Paly’s lacrosse field. Some stretch, talk with friends, or pass a ball, while others stand awkwardly in silence. The atmosphere is filled...

Mentors in the Making

Mentors in the Making

Arjun Bharat, Carter Burnett, and Jake Liu December 11, 2024

The field buzzes with excitement as cheers from parents and student-athletes echo through the air.  Coach Ian Johnston, a junior at Paly, paces the field deep in thought, searching for the play that will...

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