Official Student Newspaper of Henry M. Gunn High School

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Official Student Newspaper of Henry M. Gunn High School

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Official Student Newspaper of Henry M. Gunn High School

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Revived Gunn Style Watch continues passion for fashion

Revived Gunn Style Watch continues passion for fashion

Maddie Cheung, Centerfold Editor February 13, 2024

Founded in 2017 by Gunn alumna Dajiana Huang, Gunn Style Watch (@gunnstylewatch on Instagram) was revived last year by then-senior Fae Crane, who aimed to showcase the diversity of styles and student identities on campus. The account features students with unique outfits at Gunn, detailing their sources...

Social Studies Teacher Jeff Patrick

Social Studies Teacher Jeff Patrick

Katie Lawer, Sports Editor March 8, 2022

For some people, getting dressed everyday is solely about fashion. For history and economics teacher Jeff Patrick, however, it’s about changing into a teaching mindset before going to work. Patrick is known for his classic combination of colored shirts and ties, which are central to setting his...

Science Teacher Jacintha Kompella

Science Teacher Jacintha Kompella

Katie Shih, Editor-in-Chief March 8, 2022

For physics teacher Jacintha Kompella, fashion goes beyond just looks. Since shewas young, clothing has played a defining role in her life. Now, it follows her into the workplace. Kompella’s fascination with clothing stems from her early desire to become a teacher. “Even though I trained to be...

Gunn Drip: Seniors Jeannie Chung, Sky Evans share street style

Gunn Drip: Seniors Jeannie Chung, Sky Evans share street style

Haley Pflasterer, News Editor December 10, 2021

As you get ready for school and pick out what to wear, keep in mind that two students walk the halls and observe their peers’ “fits,” looking for the next student to feature on Gunn’s latest social media fashion account Gunn Drip. Created in Oct. 2021, Gunn Drip is an Instagram account...

Gunn Style Watch: Senior Anna Toksvig shows off Gunn fashion

Gunn Style Watch: Senior Anna Toksvig shows off Gunn fashion

Sophia Stern, Business Manager, Social Media Editor December 10, 2021

Senior Anna Toksvig is constantly scanning Gunn’s campus, searching for students in cool vintage pieces or funky accessories to feature on the Instagram account @gunnstylewatch. Gunn Style Watch was founded in 2017 by former Gunn student Dajiana Huang with the purpose of showcasing students’ unique...

Back-to-school fashion: Sophia Stern

Back-to-school fashion: Sophia Stern

Sophia Stern, Business Manager, Social Media Editor August 20, 2021

At school, my outfits are a reflection of my attitude; I put in the most effort to look nice on the first day, but as the year goes on, my motivation to dress up diminishes. However, since I haven’t had many opportunities to show off my favorite clothes in the past year, I am looking forward to picking...

Back-to-school fashion: Catherine Chu

Back-to-school fashion: Catherine Chu

Catherine Chu, Managing Editor August 20, 2021

On any given day, black is an essential part of my style choice. No matter the season, a black shirt or jacket is the perfect starting point for any outfit, not to mention the classic black leggings that can never go wrong. I’ve even started wearing black shoes to complete the look. Recently though,...

Back-to-school fashion: Mia Knezevic

Back-to-school fashion: Mia Knezevic

Mia Knezevic, Forum Editor, Photo Editor and Oracle-SEC Liaison August 20, 2021

To pick out an outfit for school, I begin with bottoms. My primary consideration for choosing clothing is the weather; I add or subtract layers depending on the temperature. On colder days, I usually opt for pants. Recently, I have been into different styles of jeans—my favorites being my mom’s...

Shelter in place introduces new interests for students

Katie Shih, Editor-in-Chief May 25, 2020

With the closure of school extended to the end of the school year, students may find themselves with a lot of extra time on their hands. For some, this is a time to catch up on sleep or spend time with family; for others, it’s a time to explore new interests or dig up long-forgotten ones. Many students...

Graphic by Sophie Fan

Hard-to-attain fashion standards foster body image, self-esteem issues

Julianna Chang and Jessica Zang March 5, 2020

“One size fits all.” This phrase, used by stores to bypass making sizes inclusive for different body types, represents the negative impact that modern fashion has on teenagers around the world. While the phrase is not seen everywhere, it stills engenders body image problems for many. Clothing...

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