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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Seniors opt out of required California science test, while teachers urge participation

The Oracle March 25, 2017

Written by Joy Huang Gunn seniors will take The California Science Test (CAST) Pilot Test on Thursday, March 30, and Friday, March 31. According to Superintendent Max McGee’s email to the seniors’ parents, the CAST pilot test will help the assessment to accurately measure students’ performance...

GRT sweeps first at robotics regional competition

GRT sweeps first at robotics regional competition

The Oracle March 21, 2017

Written by Tim Sun Last weekend, the Gunn Robotics Team (GRT) won the FIRST Robotics Arizona North Regional, going 10-1 in competition and winning the Excellence in Engineering Award. With the victory, the team secured a spot in April’s FIRST Championship in Houston. Controls lead senior Abraham...

Highlights from YCS/Interact Open Mic

Highlights from YCS/Interact Open Mic

The Oracle March 14, 2017

The annual YCS/Interact Open Mic was on Thursday, March 9 from 7-9pm in the Little Theatre. Over 20 students and teachers performed. All proceeds will benefit the 2018 Spring Service Trip.   [wpvideo Zlq2r1lc] Juniors Eric Her and Andy Zhao sing "Sunday Morning" by Maroon 5 [wpvideo pph14P4e] Bella...

SNAPSHOTS: Highlights from Clash of the Titans

SNAPSHOTS: Highlights from Clash of the Titans

The Oracle March 8, 2017

The teachers maintained their six-year winning streak against the students in the highly-anticipated Clash of the Titans game on March 7. The students were defeated 38-35. Here are the highlights:   Photos by Richard Yu

Sources of Strength: Advice Column

Sources of Strength: Advice Column

The Oracle March 3, 2017

Question: My family doesn’t respect the sport that I do. They expect me to quit to catch up on my schoolwork, but I really don’t want to quit the thing I love. What should I do? It is very difficult when you feel your parents don’t value the same things you do. You might try to talk with your...

EDITORIAL: Negative reactions to social emotional learning changes hypocritical

EDITORIAL: Negative reactions to social emotional learning changes hypocritical

The Oracle March 3, 2017

When the administration announced it was thinking of redesigning the schedule to accommodate more time for social-emotional learning (SEL), students instantly erupted into a series of frenzied discussions and debates. The new SEL curriculum primarily involves the addition of a four-year long SEL program,...

Political opinions should be formed by viewing all perspectives

Political opinions should be formed by viewing all perspectives

The Oracle February 3, 2017

Written by Shagun Khare and Kristen Yee On Nov. 8, a feeling of hope and excitement buzzed throughout campus as people proudly sported their “I’m With Her” buttons, t-shirts and even socks in support of Hillary Clinton. e few students who wore their “Make America Great Again” gear...

Staffer maintains global friendships

The Oracle February 3, 2017

Written by Grace Ding Before Gunn, I had never stayed at the same school for more than two years. I left the Bay Area when I was five, and lived in Shanghai for three years. I was later in Beijing for four years until coming to Palo Alto in eighth grade. Through these experiences, I had a lot of opportunities...

Local ski resorts to visit this winter break: Northstar

The Oracle December 2, 2016

Written by Sabrina Chen Fewer than four hours away from Palo Alto, the Northstar Resort is a great place for families to enjoy their winter vacation. For skiers, the resort offers a variety of slopes with 13 beginner trails, 60 intermediate trails and 27 advanced trails. Eight terrain parks and...

Next year’s bell schedule to change

Next year’s bell schedule to change

The Oracle December 2, 2016

Written by Sabrina Chen and Stina Chang Gunn plans to implement a new bell schedule for the 2017-2018 school year in order to accommodate a new Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) curriculum. The bell schedule is still in progress, and the administration will gauge students’ feedback and opinions...

Admin reforms Thursday School to be community-based

Admin reforms Thursday School to be community-based

The Oracle December 2, 2016

Written by Grace Ding This year, administration is working with the Wellness Center and Youth Community Service (YCS) to reform the current Thursday school system. To shift the response to truancy and tardiness from punitive to restorative as well as align with the California Education code, Gunn...

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TBN/Oracle Collaboration—Homecoming Recap

The Oracle November 22, 2016

It's been a month since Homecoming, but we're sure you're missing it already. Use this interactive map to watch Titan Broadcast Network's (TBN) homecoming recap videos of each event and relive every moment. Just hover over spots on the map to view the recap! https://www.thinglink.com/scene/850045059700097024    

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