“I can’t believe she’s wearing the same dress as me.”
For most of my life, I’ve witnessed the notion that women’s outfits must be exclusive in order to be perceived as beautiful, rein- forced by countless movies, TV shows and even in my own life. Take the Gunn Prom Dress Face-...
On Oct. 21, 2018, the Trump administration issued a memo stating that it is considering defining gender as a biological, unchangeable condition determined by genitalia at birth. This follows several other moves by the administration that sought to restrict the rights of transgender (trans) individuals....
Once home to famous singers, cult leaders and revolutionaries, the San Francisco neighborhood of Haight and Ashbury honors its past with its lively vintage culture. Haight and Ashbury rose to fame in the 1960s during the hippie movement, and continued to be a place of inspiration and experimentation....
by: Sohini Ashoke
The boys varsity soccer team is aiming to make Central Coast Section (CCS). Team captain junior Bob Hahn explains the team’s current position and aspirations for the rest of this season. “Right now we’re third in the league, and hopefully we’ll make CCS pretty soon,”...
by: Sohini Ashoke
Chemistry teacher Heather Mellows views swimming as a pastime that reaps various mental and physical benefits. Better yet, Mellows swims as a method to get substantial exercise and to relax and take a break from any stressors in her life.
Mellows has turned to swimming consistently...
written by: Sohini Ashoke
Junior Olivia Stanghellini has been involved with Gunn’s theatre program since her freshman year and is now the o cial theater makeup artist. She is also a crew member who participates in stage tech, and does all three activities backstage during showtimes.
Stanghellini’s...
written by: Sohini Ashoke
In our current day and age, Snapchat is undoubtedly one of the most relevant social media apps out there, especially for teenagers. In fact, it is the second most used social media app for teens according to the Associated Press-National Opinion Research Center at the University...
by: Sohini Ashoke
Senior Advait Arun traveled this summer to Rabat, Morocco to study Arabic and learn about Arab culture. “I'm studying the Arabic language and immersing myself in the culture and lifestyle here,” Arun said.
His desire to experience and learn new things contributed to his decision...
written by Sohini Ashoke
During Flex Time in the last few weeks, junior Matthew Anthony and sophomore Akhil Kumar have hosted intramural basketball with the goal of establishing a competitive pastime which allows students to make the most of an off-season sport. Both active members of the Palo Alto Youth...
written by Sohini Ashoke
Junior Rachel Barkin is involved in 2Bikes, a nonprofit organization supporting sexual assault victims and raising awareness about sexual assault while empowering individuals to stand up.
Barkin’s goal with 2Bikes is to call attention to a new issue while keeping the angle...
Written by Sohini Ashoke
During the spring season of sports, boys’ lacrosse has been working hard towards their goals. One of the team captains, senior Mckinley Kalar, explains how boys’ lacrosse has been doing so far in their season, as well as their goals. “It’s been doing good; we had a little...
Written by Sohini Ashoke and Amanda Lee
After 17 months of community debate, the Palo Alto Unified School District (PAUSD) Board of Education decided to rename David Starr Jordan Middle School and Terman Middle School in a unanimous vote on March 17. The schools’ names will officially be changed before...
