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Winter sports athletes anticipate outcome of the season

Winter sports athletes anticipate outcome of the season

Arjun Shah and Kenneth Soh, Lifestyle Editor and Reporter December 14, 2021

Boys soccer Junior Jude Harden is excited about the new members on the soccer team. “We got some new players: some sophomores, juniors and seniors,” he said. “We have a good core from last year, so I think we are going to have a good season.” Harden hopes to help take the team even...

Team fundraising, Sports Boosters provide support for sports

Team fundraising, Sports Boosters provide support for sports

Annika Bereny, Lifestyle Editor December 14, 2021

As Gunn sports return at full capacity, many students athletes are curious about where the funding for their sports comes from. Each student is recommended to make a donation towards their team, but there is much more happening behind the scenes to get all 17 sports–each with up to four different teams...

Humor: Perfect excuses to ditch practice

Humor: Perfect excuses to ditch practice

Becca Wu, In-Depth Editor December 7, 2021

1. School Work Tell your coach that you have “a lot of homework” or a “huge test tomorrow.” This way, even if you plan on spending the evening in bed or watching Netflix (better yet, watching Netflix in bed!), it gives the image that you are a studious and hardworking student athlete who has...

Female students weightlift to defy stereotypes, improve health

Female students weightlift to defy stereotypes, improve health

Mia Knezevic, Forum Editor, Photo Editor and Oracle-SEC Liaison December 3, 2021

In the media, the ideal body type for women has traditionally been portrayed as “thin.” The depicted clothing size has always been a size 0 or 2, with brands advertising “fat-slimming” products and lots of cardio exercise to achieve a lean figure. In recent years, however, a handful of women—including...

This semesters fall sports captains reflect on teams return to campus

This semester’s fall sports captains reflect on teams’ return to campus

Kenneth Soh, Sports Editor October 25, 2021

1. Girls golf Girls golf team co-captain senior Athina Chen has high hopes for improvement throughout the golf season. “We have done well in some tournaments, but we’d like to do a little bit better in the second half of the season,” she said. “We’re just trying to shoot our best every time...

Student athletes undergo recruitment process throughout high school

Student athletes undergo recruitment process throughout high school

Cole Ford, Reporter October 25, 2021

As October rolls around, seniors are either starting or in the middle of preparing for what comes after high school. Options like going to college, joining the workforce, taking a gap year or other options are being considered. However, the path for prospective athletes applying to universities is different...

Alumna Lauren Lesyana swims North Channel Trail

Alumna Lauren Lesyana swims North Channel Trail

September 24, 2021

On July 1, Gunn alumni Lauren Lesyana swam the icy waters of Northern Ireland, following along the North Channel Swim. Spanning a total of 21.4 miles from Northern Ireland to the cliffs of Southen Scotland, the North Channel Swim is regarded as the most difficult open-water swim in the world. Throughout...

Members of girls water polo compete in summer tournaments

Members of girls water polo compete in summer tournaments

Kenneth Soh, Sports Editor September 22, 2021

For most athletes, their season ends when the high school season finishes. But for a select few, the season extends to national competitions during the summer. This past summer, girls waterpolo players junior Kenza Ashworth and sophomore Nina Albers played together on the Mayfield 650 16A team and competed...

After decades of fighting for equality in sports, women continue to face obstacles on the field

After decades of fighting for equality in sports, women continue to face obstacles on the field

Haley Pflasterer, News Editor May 25, 2021

In the late 1900s, female athletes fought for the opportunity to become athletes. Decades later, the fight has extended to advocating for equal treatment as athletes. The second wave of feminism, commonly known as the women’s liberation movement, took place in 1960s to the 1980s and brought...

Sports suspended due to coronavirus restrictions

Devon Lee, Sports Editor March 29, 2021

As a result of the recent changes of Santa Clara County’s COVID-19 watchlist moving from red tier to purple tier, all organized sports have been suspended. This means that teams are unable to meet or practice in person until further notice. This change has altered season plans for all athletes. For...

Yoga reduces stress, promotes healthy lifestyle

Yoga reduces stress, promotes healthy lifestyle

Dori Filppu, Features Editor September 29, 2020

As our community passes the six month period of shelter-in-place, it's increasingly important to maintain and care for both our mental and physical health. Amidst the lack of in-person interaction, it’s easy to feel unmotivated to be productive, particularly when it comes to exercise. Closed gyms,...

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