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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The Oracle Staff April 13, 2021

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The Oracle Staff February 19, 2021

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Students, teachers find community online

Students, teachers find community online

Jessica Zang, Features Editor and Assistant Business Manager February 18, 2021

Gunn has always been known for its sense of community: From counter-protesting the Westboro Baptist Church in 2010 to building the strong mental health supports we have access to today, our campus has always been able to come together despite many obstacles along the way. Now, students face yet another...

Missed the reopening town hall? Here are the details.

Missed the reopening town hall? Here are the details.

Julianna Chang and Catherine Chu February 18, 2021

Along with the Palo Alto Unified School District (PAUSD) board member Jesse Ladomirak and School Board Representative Thomas Li, school administrators Wendy Stratton, Michalis Gordon, Harvey Newland and Leonel Argumedo answered student questions about the new reopening plan at the town hall meeting on...

Teachers express concern, disapproval over revised reopening plan: It does not feel like [the district has] our safety as the first priority.

Teachers express concern, disapproval over revised reopening plan: “It does not feel like [the district has] our safety as the first priority.”

Raphael Semeria, Managing Editor February 11, 2021

Following the announcement of the Palo Alto Unified School District (PAUSD)’s revised reopening plan on Tuesday night, staff members expressed shock and disapproval. By dividing the student body into two groups and allowing them the option of attending classes over Zoom while on campus or staying...

College Board permanently discontinues SAT Subject Tests, essay portion of SAT

College Board permanently discontinues SAT Subject Tests, essay portion of SAT

Jessica Zang, Features Editor and Assistant Business Manager January 23, 2021

On Tuesday morning, the College Board announced the discontinuation of all 20 SAT Subject Tests, effective immediately for U.S. students, as well as the SAT essay, effective after June 2021 for U.S. students.   For American students registered for upcoming SAT Subject Tests, the tests have already...

Perspective: Voting is the backbone of our democracy—and in the 21st century, it’s barely a right.

Perspective: Voting is the backbone of our democracy—and in the 21st century, it’s barely a right.

Jessica Wang, Editor-in-Chief November 23, 2020

What's the state of our nation? 2020 is undoubtedly a year for the history books. Four years into President Donald Trump’s term, a runaway virus, protests against police brutality and increasingly polarized politics have shaken the nation—not to mention the upcoming presidential election. As...

A Tale of Two Cities: How racism in housing deeds, redlining and gentrification led to the stark divide between Palo Alto and East Palo Alto

A Tale of Two Cities: How racism in housing deeds, redlining and gentrification led to the stark divide between Palo Alto and East Palo Alto

Julianna Chang, Managing Editor November 23, 2020

The bumpy potholes and ridges lining the floor of Highway 101, the historic highway traversing California’s west coast, don’t make for a smooth ride. Despite unpleasant rush hour traffic and rough paving, countless Palo Alto residents drive the lengths of 101 daily, and unofficial landmarks are recognizable...

Read The Oracles Election 2020 Issue

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The Oracle Staff November 18, 2020

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Superintendent Don Austin cautions secondary schools highly unlikely to reopen given Santa Clara Countys purple tier status

Superintendent Don Austin cautions secondary schools “highly unlikely” to reopen given Santa Clara County’s purple tier status

Julianna Chang, Managing Editor November 17, 2020

In a Tuesday press conference with The Oracle staff, Palo Alto Unified School District (PAUSD) Superintendent Don Austin cautioned it was “highly unlikely” secondary schools would be reopening due to Santa Clara County’s recent move into the purple tier of COVID-19 cases. According to Austin, middle...

Over 500 students, parents and teachers sign petition opposing PAUSD secondary schools reopening plan

Over 500 students, parents and teachers sign petition opposing PAUSD secondary schools reopening plan

Mia Knezevic, Forum Editor, Photo Editor and Oracle-SEC Liaison November 16, 2020

Over the weekend, Palo Alto High School students released a petition protesting Palo Alto Unified School District’s (PAUSD) decision to reopen middle and high schools. The petition follows a similar letter released by Gunn English, social studies and special education teachers on Friday.  As of...

Your questions about distance and hybrid learning answered

Your questions about distance and hybrid learning answered

The Oracle Staff November 11, 2020

Last night, the school board voted unanimously to approve a hybrid reopening plan for middle and high schools. As such, students will have a week to choose either hybrid or distance learning for next semester through a form opening today and closing on Nov. 18. Here’s the breakdown between the two...

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