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College-bound athletes commit to schools, look forward to playing at new levels of competition
Written By: Annie Tran, Catalina Zhao, Lydia Zhang, Misheel Enkhbat, Mitch Donat, Rebecca Alger, Wonhee Park, Yan Jia, Yilin Liang Photos by: Wendy Qiu Allison Doerpinghaus Volleyball Senior Allison Doerpinghaus committed to Eastern Washington University (EWU) for volleyball last April, after turning down offers from University of Portland and South Dakota University. “Of course getting [...]
Students’ strategies for saving money on life expenditures
What’s that you hear—a rumbling tummy perchance? Well, my friend, let us try to amend that problem frugally. Prom is around the corner, and we all know how expensive that whole shebang is: dresses, tickets, tuxedo rentals, you name it! Curbing your diet inexpensively is a way to save money here and there, and the [...]
Prom: 99 problems and a relationship is one of them
‘Tis the season for creative askings, scattered rose petals and prom dress hunting. For most, prom invokes a sense of excitement and anticipation. And why not—it’s a classic American tradition. But as many of us prom veterans know, there’s quite a bit of prom-a-drama that comes with the whole shebang; and we haven’t even gotten [...]
Prom: 99 problems and a relationship is one of them
A night of elegance, memories and partying, promenade (yes that’s actually what prom stands for) is one of the most anticipated and popular events of the year. But what relationship obligations are attached?
Students use marijuana despite risks
Chasing after the infamous hazy high is a popular pastime for youths. For some, it is a controlled act, but for others, it is a habit that interferes with their lives. The burgeoning use of marijuana is prevalent across the country and the drug has quickly become a national favorite, particularly in California. “Hell yeah, it’s the Bay Area,” class of 2011 alumnus Mark Hyde (name has been changed) said. “[People] already know we keep it lit over here, and I know for a fact that Gunn [students] are among the many that use [marijuana] on a regular basis.”
Rely on your brain, not tech
Our generation truly is a paradox unto itself. We have grown up with a need for speed and a greed for success; it is a time of innovation and great change, but as with every great thing, there comes a catch. In our case, the Internet Generation has a borderline obsessive attitude towards technology, along with an almost ridiculous desire for instant gratification. We seek faster processors and prompter web browsing. We grumble over millisecond lags in gaming. We are easily angered over short five minute waiting periods. We’ve got it bad, and what’s worse is that we know it, but we haven’t done anything about it.
Students explore Asian music
The Oracle takes a look at some unique Asian instruments played by students.
Choose your words wisely
As an American teenager, swearing isn’t a question of morality, but rather a way of life. I can’t even count the number of times I’ve dropped an F-bomb or used a certain variation of the word poop. These words are practically unnoticeable to the teenage ear, but does this make it any better? While one may argue that profanity is just an immediate reaction or an easy way to “express” your feelings, let’s face it—that’s a crock of poo. As pretentious as this may sound, the use of profanity and slurs truly are just crutches for the lazy and uneducated mind.
Students take a look into eclectic pastimes: vampire LARPing
It’s a Friday night, and I find myself on the prowl for vampires, werewolves and other mystical creatures of the night at the Vampire Masquerade. Why, you may ask? Well, that’s what I asked myself too that night.
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Students pick Middle College over regular high school
Unlike the typical high school students, seniors Ami Pienknagura, Ty Mayer and Ethan Hausser are able to structure their school hours based on whatever they think is best.
