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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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Gymshark Athleisure Review

December 7, 2018

Gymshark is an online store popular brand for athleisure. There are, however, some pros and cons that should be taken into consideration before clicking that “confirm purchase” button.  Let’s start by reviewing the pros: pricing, customer service, style. Gymshark leggings, their most popular...

Club of Clubs wows audiences with magic card tricks

Club of Clubs wows audiences with magic card tricks

December 7, 2018

The Club of Clubs is a group for students to perform magic tricks and discuss further magical madness. For sophomore co-founders Arunim Agarwal and Jun Kim, the club is an outlet from their typical activities. The club was first founded when the two of them wanted to make something more out of the...

College Sweetheart: Mr. Igler

College Sweetheart: Mr. Igler

bridgettegong February 2, 2018

Bridgette Gong Features WC: 312 Love can come at unexpected times, as can be seen in the case of English teacher Marc Igler, who met his wife while attending college at University of Southern California (USC). During the winter of 1984, Igler, a college senior and editor for the Daily Trojan,...

Season Preview: Cheer

Season Preview: Cheer

bridgettegong December 8, 2017

Bridgette Gong WC: 177 While other winter sports are just starting, the athletes in cheer show consistent diligence: the two-season sport transitions from fall regionals to winter nationals. Onto her third year of the sport, team captain senior Arianna Sweat’s interest in the sport does not falter....

Season Preview: Boys Soccer

Season Preview: Boys Soccer

bridgettegong December 8, 2017

Bridgette Gong WC: 217   The new season of boys soccer could not have come to a better start: the team currently has a stand of 1-0 in preseason. Team captain junior Bob Hahn is eager to get back on the field after recovering from an injury, hoping to ensure a continuation of a winning trend....

Student entrepreneurship: senior Sarika Saksena

Student entrepreneurship: senior Sarika Saksena

bridgettegong November 10, 2017

Bridgette Gong Word count: 541   “In a gentle way, you can shake the world.” These words by Mahatma Gandhi resonated with senior Sarika Saksena as she built what is now an immensely beneficial organization, Ujala, from scratch. Her organization aims to help underprivileged women in India...

Ask someone to homecoming—its not too late!

Ask someone to homecoming—it’s not too late!

bridgettegong October 14, 2017

The homecoming dance will be perfectly fine without a date—at least that’s what you’ve been telling yourself as the window of time for askings gradually shrink. Maybe you don’t mind at all: you can’t wait to fly solo or roll up with squad. Or maybe you’re still holding onto that idea of going...

Battle of the Brands: Coke

Battle of the Brands: Coke

bridgettegong September 15, 2017

Bridgette Gong Lifestyle Taste Test: Coke vs. Cola Word Count: 280   So it’s a hot day and you’re thirsty for some soda. That iconic red-bannered, white- labeled bottle of Coke is calling  your name, but as you reach to grab it, your hand brushes past something else that catches your attention....

Essential Items this Fall

Essential Items this Fall

bridgettegong September 15, 2017

Fall Essentials (non clothing) Bridgette Gong Lifestyle WC: 349   Fall is right around the corner, and while everyone knows that the perfect oversized sweater is necessary to get you through the dim and frigid months, there are also several other non-clothing items that could be great company...

Food Blogs; Julia Wu

Food Blogs; Julia Wu

bridgettegong May 19, 2017

Bridgette Gong Word Count: 552 Features: Food Blogs; Julia Wu   Junior Julia Wu finds a way to combine hard work with fun and enjoyment through her career as a personal chef. Her appreciation for cooking and food developed in her earlier years. “When I was young, my parents wouldn’t let...

Dangers of Dehydration, Importance of Drinking Water

Dangers of Dehydration, Importance of Drinking Water

bridgettegong May 19, 2017

Bridgette Gong Importance of Hydration Word count: 811 Section: Sports   As the days get longer, so do the opportunities for physical activity and exercise. While it can be easy to get caught up in the moment and forget to prioritize health, it is crucial to remember to stay hydrated all the...

Senior Jane Ahn places in top 50 for math in U.S.

Senior Jane Ahn places in top 50 for math in U.S.

bridgettegong March 31, 2017

Written by Bridgette Gong   A combination of both passion and talent can go a long way, and for senior Jane Ahn, this certainly holds true. Ahn currently holds a spot in the top fifty for math in the nation. It began in middle school; Ahn was met with the opportunity to join the Jane Lathrop...

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