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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Tasting Week comes to campus

The Oracle • November 14, 2011
For the first time in Palo Alto, Tasting Week took place in various district schools. Rebecca Scholl-Barbier, a Gunn parent, inspired the event. Her memories of the delicious French food she ate growing up in France fueled her desire to educate Palo Alto children about eating healthy, high-quality meals.

November Editorial Cartoon: Uses for Cursive

The Oracle • November 14, 2011
When does cursive really come in handy?

Editorial: PAUSD should implement measures to prevent future budget shortfall

The Oracle • November 14, 2011
The weak financial situation from 2008 onwards led to some of the worst circumstances for basic aid districts, specifically Palo Alto Unified School District (PAUSD). Funding from local property taxes and the parcel tax declined as a result of the economic downturn and brought a deficit. The district has been using money from the undesignated reserve to fill this, but will deplete this reserve by 2014.

Portable Microwave: False advertising at its best!

The Oracle • November 11, 2011
Whether it’s pasta or dumplings, that sulfurous smell that pervades the room when you release the cap of your thermos never fails to make you blush. Wouldn’t you jump at the chance to have your food hot, anywhere, instantly?

Great Looking Hair: Up there a bit bare?

The Oracle • November 11, 2011
Do you suffer from premature baldness? (Come on, don’t be shy.) Or are you just getting a little old and finding your full head of hair isn’t as full anymore? Then Great Looking Hair might be for you!

Treadmill Bike: Double the exercise!

The Oracle • November 11, 2011
The treadmill and stationary bike were invented for people who were inconvenienced by urban life and poor weather. Now, for those who want to use the machines and get some attention around the neighborhood, there is the Treadmill Bike.

Teddy Bear Jacket: You can “bearly” move!

The Oracle • November 11, 2011
Have you ever been so cold that you wanted to cuddle up to numerous teddy bears? Thanks to designer Sebastian Errazuriz, you can fulfill this desire with the Teddy Bear Jacket!

Sophomore dances her way to Nationals on ice

The Oracle • November 7, 2011
Sophomore Hope Schroeder ranked third at the National Solo Ice Dancer championship in Colorado Springs.

District implements new energy program

The Oracle • November 7, 2011
To increase energy efficiency, the Palo Alto Unified School District (PAUSD) has partnered with Energy Education to implement an energy conservation program. The program’s changes are expected to affect students and teachers alike.

Recollections of Homecoming

The Oracle • November 7, 2011
Senior Amrita Moitra recounts four years of Homecoming experiences at Gunn.

Bikers disregard law, get ticketed

The Oracle • November 7, 2011
Over the years, students have accumulated a great number of tickets for biking without a helmet and this fact has not gone unnoticed.

Romance ruined in tech era

The Oracle • November 7, 2011
By no means am I old-fashioned, but I don’t mind seeing a bit of old-school romance revived in this modern era.
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