The Oracle – The Student News Site of Henry M. Gunn High School

Updates on frequently asked questions about COVID-19 changes

May 26, 2020 • No Comments

What’s the status of graduation and prom? Graduation has been moved to December of 2020. What’s the status of summer school? Summer school has been moved online, including the summer living skills classes. What...

District provides resources remotely for disadvantaged, Special Education students

May 24, 2020

District Imposes Educational Changes Due To COVID-19

May 24, 2020

Student-led groups provide community with COVID-19 relief

May 23, 2020

In the weeks following school closures on March 13, many students have begun group initiatives to bolster the Bay Area community during the global pandemic. From 3D printing face shields to simply displaying signs of support, students have sought a variety of ways to connect with hospitals, neighbors and vulnerable residents.

Friday Update: Schools closed until fall, instruction to move online

April 3, 2020

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Forum

Global crisis calls for respect, cooperation within community

Jessica Wang, Forum Editor

May 23, 2020 • No Comments

Back in February, when my dad flew to visit my grandmother in Taiwan, she asked him to bring toilet paper. At the time, the request seemed hilarious and absurd: a spark of amusement in the midst...

New credit/no-credit system helps take student focus off grades during crisis

May 22, 2020

Students should recognize guidelines, consequences of COVID-19 pandemic

May 22, 2020

Underlying structures in high school perpetuate sexism

March 29, 2020

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

March 5, 2020

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Lifestyle

Shelter in place introduces new interests for students

Katie Shih, Centerfold Editor

May 25, 2020 • No Comments

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...

Local Restaurants Offering Takeout: Philz Coffee

May 24, 2020

Do’s and don’ts of video chatting

May 23, 2020

Video chatting soars in popularity: Intro

May 23, 2020

Wildlife roams campus, local community: Seagulls

April 5, 2020

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Changing the Narrative

Finding the light: Senior Rina Newhouse focuses on social interactions to find strength

Rina Newhouse

April 22, 2019 • No Comments

Three out of the four seasons, I am jubilant, bubbly, cheery, and talkative. The spring flowers make me smile. I absolutely love the long, summer days where I can be outdoors all day and do activities with the people I love....

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Features

Departing teachers reflect on time teaching: Yukie Hikida

Arjun Shah, Lifestyle Editor

May 26, 2020 • No Comments

After 27 years working in the Palo Alto Unified School District, Japanese teacher Yukie Hikida has announced her retirement. Hikida didn’t always know that she wanted to be a Japanese teacher, however the lack...

Departing teachers reflect on time teaching: Paulette Sato

May 26, 2020

Students, teachers highlight changes to their daily routines amidst the shelter-in-place order

May 24, 2020

Retiring Teachers: Mr. MacLean

May 22, 2020

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Centerfold

Looking on the bright side: essential workers

Julianna Chang, News Editor

May 24, 2020 • No Comments

The risks of going outside during this time are many: increased chances of both catching and spreading the virus to other high-risk groups, endangering your family and friends and, most importantly, risking...

Looking on the bright side: community and neighborhood

May 22, 2020

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