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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Reality shows reveal best, worst of society

The Oracle April 2, 2011
With the introduction of reality TV shows into modern networks, one has to wonder at the impact these popular shows have on an impressionable audience.

Japanese tsunami disaster impacts Gunn community

The Oracle March 21, 2011

by Lydia Zhang On March 11, the eastern coast of Honshu, Japan was hit by an 8.9 magnitude earthquake, triggering a tsunami that swept through the surrounding area. This earthquake was the first and largest of many that have struck Japan in the last week. Due to this, Japan has experienced severely...

Experiencing tasty colors and colored sounds? You might have synesthesia

The Oracle March 21, 2011
Imagine having the ability to cross-connect two or more senses in your brain, like biting into a juicy hamburger and seeing streaks of deep purple flashes in front of your eyes or hearing Kanye West’s new rap and feeling it tickle the back of your neck.

GRT Animation team creates aliens for upcoming competitions

The Oracle March 21, 2011
Away from the metal chips and loud machines of the rest of the Gunn Robotics Team (GRT) is a less prominent group of six students that make up GRT’s Animation Team. This year, those six members cranked out a 30-second animation stuffed with aliens, rocket ships and robots.

Bully ratches up insults to provoke bystander action

The Oracle March 21, 2011
When I at first agreed to be a part of this social experiment, I had thought I would be executing a rather simple task: being a bully. It sounds simple enough, right? Wrong. What I had thought would be a simple exchange of a few slanderous words turned into an experience that I will, honestly, probably carry with me for the rest of my life.

Central Coast Section Recap

The Oracle March 17, 2011
The Oracle sums up five teams' successful seasons and postseason runs.

Teen show ‘Skins’ raises controversy

The Oracle March 17, 2011
The norms and taboos of society are constantly changing, subject to the mercurialness of public opinion. The rules determining indecency, for example, have grown less severe over the decades, as the line between what is appropriate and what is inappropriate becomes less stark.

Senior reaches final stage of Intel competition

The Oracle March 15, 2011
One finalist and three semi-finalists are recognized for their research projects in the Intel Science Talent Search.

Sixth Man Club thrives with new members

The Oracle February 17, 2011
With the start of the basketball season comes the rebirth of Gunn’s Sixth Man Club. This year’s club brings great school spirit and a group of loud, energetic students that can be found in the stands at almost every game cheering for the teams.

The first 100 days of Principal Villalobos

The Oracle February 17, 2011
More than one hundred school days have passed since Katya Villalobos took the reins as principal. The Oracle examines the significant decisions and events that took place on campus during the past six months.

The Oracle’s 2011 Oscar forecast: Best Actress

The Oracle February 14, 2011
With a Golden Globe already under her belt for her role as Nina in Black Swan, Natalie Portman is my choice for the winner of the Oscar for Best Actress.

Gamer girl stands her ground

The Oracle December 17, 2010
Google the phrase “fun games for girls” and you’ll find a multitude of pink-themed web sites including game titles such as “Smokey Eyes Makeover,” “Cute Baby Nursery” and “Breakfast Sandwich Shop.” I don’t know about you guys, but I have zero interest in brushing Fifi the purple pony’s coat or giving a virtual makeover to my own personalized Barbie doll. Instead, hand me a semi-automatic assault rifle with a scope and a couple of frag grenades and I will be one very happy camper.
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