C Magazine

Writing the Future
MY PERSPECTIVE: A passion beginning with a love for film and storytelling, a career driven by determination and ambition.
Concert Courtesy
Being part of the audience is more than just passively listening.
Cinematic Storytellers
The rise in the next generation of film writers will redefine storytelling and write the future of Hollywood.
Featured Artist: gabe.films_
Senior Gabe Boudtchenko, behind the camera of Paly events, shares his journey and future in film
Featured Artist: Ivan Sandler
From his first colored pencil set at the age of five to his own website, senior Ivan Sandler shares his love for art
The Alchemy of Art
No rules and limitless expression of the human experience gives art its true power
Tradition in Motion
Paly students stay connected to their cultural heritage and communities through century-old forms of dance
Generational Jewels
How Paly students carry stories of their lineage through jewelry.
Transcending Dimensions: Spirit House at the Cantor Arts Center
Cantor Arts Center debuts its first exhibit for the Asian American Arts Initiative on hauntings and heirlooms
A Sweet Success
Featured Artist: Exploring Paly junior Aaron Shone’s journey baking for friends, family and fun

House Again..
With the recent resurgence of electronic dance music into popular culture, it’s all about..
Radio Silence
How the $1 billion cut is silencing public media across America.
A Leap Between Dimensions
Sony Pictures Animations, once an underdog studio, has pushed the animation industry forward
The Color Complex
A reflection on colorism, culture and undoing generational thinking
Places of Paly
Paly is full of people from diverse international backgrounds, each bringing unique perspectives and stories

Taking a Page From Their Books
From country to rock, musicians are using classic literature as inspiration for their songs.
The Sport No One Sees
Behind the musical melodies and performances lies a world of physical endurance, mental focus, and teamwork
Don’t Miss a Beat
From tours to trends, music from past decades is connecting new generations with sounds of the past
Joe with the Bow
Cellist Joey Chang expresses his creativity and passion for music through street performance
C Magazine’s 2025 Senior Playlist
Wrapping up the school year, C Magazine seniors leave behind a soundtrack of their memories

Denim Through the Decades
Although it's not the iconic 1960's, denim remains a staple in the wardrobes of the people of the Paly community
C Mag’s 2025 Fall Lookbook
As fall is approaching, take a look at Paly students fall outfits and favorite accessories as your next outfit inspo!
Get Running!
Senior Wheels
Paly seniors celebrate their last year by being creative with their cars
Votes & Verses
Key endorsements from influential musicians are reshaping politics in the upcoming election.

Holding on to humanities
My perspective: The humanities aren't dead — we just forgot why we need them
Op-ed: We are not limitless — students need mental health days
My perspective: Teenagers deserve a break from the constant academic pressures faced today
The Sport No One Sees
Behind the musical melodies and performances lies a world of physical endurance, mental focus, and teamwork
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
Leave Nature Alone
National parks could be an unforeseen casualty of the Trump administration.

Teens on the Arctic Edge
In Yellowknife, a city in Canada's remote North, Indigenous teenagers reflect on their ever-changing hometown
Pamela Davis Kivelson: The Stories Behind the Canvas
Beneath Pamela Davis Kivelson’s vibrant portraits are deep conversations with her subjects which explore innovation, loss, and the very color of our humanity.
RockSalt Pilates: Midtown Shopping Center’s newest addition
A review of the new upscale reformer pilates studio
FEATURE: Exploring the second annual Asian American Pioneer Medal Symposium and Ceremony
Honoring Asian American scientists who are inspiring the future generation of trailblazers
Op-ed: We are not limitless — students need mental health days
My perspective: Teenagers deserve a break from the constant academic pressures faced today

MUSIC
House Again..
With the recent resurgence of electronic dance music into popular culture, it’s all about..
October 21, 2025
Annie Kasanin, Silvia Rodriguez, Ellis Shyamji, and Poppy Morrison
CULTURE
Burning for Beauty
Tanning is more than skin deep — it’s about culture, class and the cost of temporary beauty
May 8, 2025
Zoe Ferring, Estelle Dufour, Maria Uribe Estrada, and Dylan Berger
CULTURE
My Therapist Says It’s the Planet
A sense of impending environmental collapse fuels a unique and pervasive mental health challenge.
April 29, 2025
Estelle Dufour, Amalia Tormala, and Maia Lin
CULTURE
Getting a Bad Rap
While Black music has made a lot of progress in terms of gaining recognition, the industry still has a long way to go
March 21, 2025
Ria Mirchandani, Amalia Tormala, and Luna Lim
CULTURE
Bay Area Bubble
Despite academic pressures, students find ways to balance their mental health and self-worth
December 9, 2024
Talia Boneh, Sophia Zhang, and Amalia Tormala

Culture

Holding on to humanities

My perspective: The humanities aren't dead — we just forgot why we need them

Alice Sheffer • October 21, 2025

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

Radio Silence

How the $1 billion cut is silencing public media across America.

Maria Uribe Estrada, Zoe Ferring, and Xuaner Duan • October 21, 2025

Perspective

The Sport No One Sees

Behind the musical melodies and performances lies a world of physical endurance, mental focus, and teamwork

Sophia Dong, Staff Writer • May 29, 2025

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

Kaitlyn Gonzalez-Arceo, Online Editor-in-Chief • May 29, 2025