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EDITORIAL: Admin should take responsibility for AP testing mistakes, but students should also maintain perspective

shagunkhare28 May 20, 2016

On Tuesday, May 12, Gunn administration shocked students and parents when they announced via email that several Advanced Placement (AP) exam scores had to be cancelled and scheduled for retakes over the duration of the next two weeks—for some, the news of having to retake their test came with only...

Pro: Are squads on campus beneficial?

The Oracle May 20, 2016

Written by Sabrina Chen In almost every high school portrayal, whether in books or movies such as “Mean Girls,” social cliques are present. The cliques, however, are dramatized and negatively stereotyped, making cliques seem exclusive and harmful. In reality, the effects of squads are positive—they...

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Sanders offers most comprehensive education plan

kayav2 May 20, 2016

Written by Kaya van der Horst Turn on any news channel and it is guaranteed that something about the presidential race will be covered. Although Republicans Donald Trump and Ted Cruz constantly receive airtime, they aren’t saying anything substantial—at least regarding their education...

De-laning would favor some students over others, limit teachers time

De-laning would favor some students over others, limit teachers’ time

persephoneia April 29, 2016

By Lena Ye Honors classes and lanes at PAUSD start early. In seventh grade, all students are divided into two levels of math: Pre-Algebra 7 and 7A. The “A” stands for accelerated, and students are sorted based on a recommendation from their sixth grade math teacher. In eighth grade, the trend continues,...

Setting realistic expectations has beneficial effects

Setting realistic expectations has beneficial effects

nainamurthy123 April 15, 2016

Written By Naina Murthy Ever since I was little, my parents have ingrained in me the phrase “expect the unexpected.” They believed that I needed to be prepared for anything because they knew life was never black and white. But as time passed, the problem I often encountered was that I had too...

by Joanne Lee

Backdoors are necessary to strengthen national security

samueltse27 April 15, 2016

Written by Samuel Tse After the recent terrorist attack at the San Bernardino Inland Region Center, the FBI launched an investigation, only to find that the iPhone used by the suspect in the case was locked. Due to the safety mechanisms put in place by Apple, the FBI could not guess the password until...

Campus’ expectations of AP exam attendance apply unnecessary pressure

myhappinesswalk April 15, 2016

Written by Lisa Hao With Advanced Placement (AP) testing season just around the corner, 733 Gunn students have already registered for their May exams. Not all students enrolled in an AP course, however, choose to take the exam. While the decision to register for AP exams should be an entirely personal...

Pandering underestimates millennials’ depth

Alex Dersh April 15, 2016

Written by Alex Dersh The headline: “Leading Presidential Candidates engage in Twitter War.” I never thought I’d hear that about a presidential election. Technology like Snapchat, Twitter and Instagram is being used by candidates to connect with younger voters, project a friendlier image of...

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Hate Speech vs. Free Speech: What do we Protect?

elinoraspegren April 15, 2016

Written by Elinor Aspegren College campuses have created safe spaces for many marginalized groups. Women, sexual assault victims, LGBTQA+ youth and people of color now have a chance to feel protected on campus. In this effort to create acceptance, however, free speech has suffered.         Hate speech,...

Unsolicited sexual photos derail relationships, disrespect recipient

yurylim March 14, 2016

In 2012, the American Medical Association reported that 28 percent of teenagers—over and under age 18—have “sexted,” or sent nude or suggestive photos of themselves to others. With the recent popularization of mobile dating apps, few dangers accompany the urge to sext anonymously. Child pornography...

Tutoring: Outside aid provides unfair advantage

The Oracle March 14, 2016

Written by Sabrina Chen What is the secret to those seemingly perfect grades in the most challenging classes? What is the key to the high standardized test scores? For many students, the secret lies in one of the most common behind-the-scenes activities: tutoring. Tutoring is acceptable for students...

Pro: Dating apps are beneficial to teenagers

janetwangg March 14, 2016

Written by Janet Wang In the last few years, the usage of technology and digital media has sky-rocketed—especially among teenagers. The current adolescent generation has been immersed in a technology-driven culture where social networking apps such as Instagram and Snapchat are prevalent forms...

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