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This time of the year: SAT Graduation Driver’s License ACT Relationships Grades
Written by: Lisa Hao, Andy Zhao, Rebecca Alger and Emily Yao Freshmen: It’s insane to think that we are already third-quarter freshmen. What? I know, I know, it doesn’t have the charming ring of “second-semester seniors,” but making it to the third quarter is an achievement in its own right. Just think, we were [...]
Palo Alto’s carbon-free program eliminates harmful emissions
Written by: Rebecca Alger In the wake of recent natural disasters and extreme weather, the Palo Alto City Council voted unanimously to approve a 100 percent carbon-free electric portfolio on March 4. The plan is incredibly important because it has the capacity to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by more than 100,000 metric tons per [...]
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Four district school board candidates offer diverse qualifications
Written by: Rebecca Alger, Misheel Enkhbat, Eileen Qian and Regina Tran Melissa Baten Caswell: Melissa Baten Caswell, an incumbent school board member and former president, is running for re-election. After graduating from Dartmouth College, Baten Caswell worked for various technology companies such as Apple and Sun Microsystems, not knowing that she would later work in [...]
Through henna, student raises money for child education
After learning the art of henna on a trip to India in 2009, junior Jayshree Sarathy wanted to find a way to bring together her love of art with charity. Earlier in 2012, Sarathy started Handfuls of Hope, a program designed to use culture to donate money to Asha for Education.
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Campus construction continues at rapid pace over break
The Gunn campus is in the process of expanding with the addition of eight new buildings. The math and English building will be ready by the beginning of the 2013-2014 academic year, and the new World Languages building and gym will be finished by second semester of this year. Construction of the four-building, two-story complex [...]
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Spring teams compete in playoffs, show strong records, make history throughout the entire season
Written by: Rebecca Alger, Ysé Massot, Eric Noh, Rani Shiao, Alvin Wang, Emily Yao Photos by: Audey Shen, Jonathan Yong, Kyle Zhu Badminton Even though the badminton boys’ varsity team ended their season in fifth place in the league, the team still has a very positive attitude. “We did not do as well as we [...]
TEDx speakers inspire students to think outside the box
Written by: Rebecca Alger and Misheel Enkhbat Fourteen inspirational speakers from the Bay Area and Gunn joined together for the second annual Gunn TEDx event on May 24. TEDx is a program of independently organized events that allow ideas to be spread on a more community-based level. TED (Technology, Entertainment, Design) conferences are held annually [...]
Band Students perform in L.A.
Written by: Rebecca Alger Over the Memorial Day weekend, 110 students traveled to Los Angeles to WorldStrides Heritage Festivals, a national competition for bands and orchestras. Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band combined to form the Gunn Symphonic Wind Ensemble, consisting of students from all grades and skill levels. According to band director Todd Summers, each [...]
