Official Student Newspaper of Henry M. Gunn High School

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Official Student Newspaper of Henry M. Gunn High School

The Oracle

Official Student Newspaper of Henry M. Gunn High School

The Oracle

Alternatives to physical education class offered: students enroll in Yoga and Athletic Conditioning

Alternatives to physical education class offered: students enroll in Yoga and Athletic Conditioning

Ryan Manesh, Sports Editor, Business Manager September 7, 2018

Written by Ryan Manesh At the end of the last school year, students learned that they would be able to take two new physical education (P.E.) electives: Athletic Conditioning and Yoga. Both of these classes, if completed, count towards a student’s physical education credits, and are available to sophomores,...

Prep alone is not reason enough to join a sport

September 7, 2018

By: Laurel Comiter As an incoming freshman, I thought that I could finesse the Gunn system and get away with a year-long prep instead of physical education (P.E.) by being on a school sports team for all three seasons. This, however, only proved how unschooled I was. Blinded by the new concept...

Administration Investigates School Locker Room Thefts

Administration Investigates School Locker Room Thefts

Nikki Suzani, Managing Editor March 6, 2018

Written by Jennifer Gao and Nikki Suzani Throughout the course of January and February, several students have reported their valuables being stolen out of their lockers. The administration has taken measures to prevent future the s by closing down the locker rooms during physical education...

Should athletes be exempt from physical education? (Pro)

gtramack September 15, 2017

Written by Grace Tramack Exercising over six hours per day sounds insane, and it is even more ridiculous that this is a reality for some students. Currently, to meet the requirements of an Independent Study (a self directed class in which a student creates a project), a student must play a sport...

Should Athletes be Exempt From Physical Education?

laurelcomiter September 15, 2017

By: Laurel Comiter Students who participate in athletics outside of school have busier schedules than the average student. ey have to balance school, homework, social life and sports—everything the average student must manage and more. However, this should not be a reason to be excused from participating...

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