From Hermione in J.K. Rowling’s “Harry Potter” series to Starr Carter in Angie Thomas’ “The Hate U Give,” empowered women have become increasingly prominent in literature. This development, however, is fairly recent, as women have historically been excluded from creating and starring in narratives. Traditionally,...

Sophomore Megumi Estrada Nakamatsu has been participating in Marinera Nortena, a traditional Peruvian dance, since the age of 6. Marinera Nortena originated in Trujillo, Peru, and is a couples dance that tells a story about a man trying to court a woman. The female dancer traditionally dances barefoot...

It’s a classic image: fans on one side of the stadium screaming for their school while the other side chants for theirs. The players are deep in the game, both sides hoping to emerge as the champion and bring the coveted title to their side of town. Although the local rivalry between Gunn and Paly...

Sports are deeply ingrained in society as forms of entertainment, socialization, unity and pride. The Super Bowl, the World Cup and the NBA finals bring millions of fans together to experience the drama and spectacle of peak athleticism. Despite positive benefits and traditions — beloved stadium tacos,...

On Jan. 30, PAUSD Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Education Dr. Guillermo Lopez moderated the second ethnic studies community meeting alongside Gunn and Paly teachers on the district’s Ethnic Studies Committee. Although the virtual meeting was advertised as a “community input session,”...

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In 2017, Gunn implemented the Social-Emotional Literacy and Functionality program in response to growing concerns about student mental health on campus and new California social-emotional learning standards. This program is the first of the wellness initiatives The Oracle will be investigating in...

On Friday, Feb. 23, students skipped SELF and Study Hall to participate in a walkout, gathering on the football field to discuss student mental health in the aftermath of Tuesday’s student death.  During the meeting, student organizers freshman Aya Gurevich and sophomore Milcah Morrison directed...

Freshman Kaila Chen: Cheerleading Cheerleading’s complex choreographies can stir worries about stumbles, memory blanks and potential errors. Freshman Kaila Chen calms her pregame nerves by listening to her favorite songs. It can get stressful at times, and everyone has nerves,” Chen said. “So...

Growing up, many students saw books as portals into new universes and fantastical realms. Novels transported readers to new places such as the enchanting Hogwarts Castle from “Harry Potter” or the magical Camp Half-Blood from “Percy Jackson,” sparking their imagination and developing their comprehension...