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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Summer camps push students to learn and grow

Summer camps push students to learn and grow

Stephy Jackson, Online Editor March 29, 2019

The memories made during the summer programs I attended between sophomore and junior year were the best part of the experiences. There are a lot of positive aspects of attending summer programs, specifically those that are academically challenging, such as meeting new people with differing...

The Ultimate Tree-o: The in-tree-guing story of how Mr. MacLean and Mr. Ledgerwood planted an acorn

The Ultimate Tree-o: The in-tree-guing story of how Mr. MacLean and Mr. Ledgerwood planted an acorn

Stephy Jackson, Online Editor March 29, 2019

Behind the rusty fences that guard the construction zone and near what will be the new drop-off area, there is a young oak tree sapling slowly reaching the height of the nearby trees. Though just a standard tree to most passersby, it is rooted in science teachers Eric Ledgerwood and Alec MacLean’s...

Incentives in place to increase student participation in upcoming CAASPP testing

Incentives in place to increase student participation in upcoming CAASPP testing

Nikki Suzani, Managing Editor March 19, 2019

Starting on Monday, Mar. 25, juniors will be required by the state to take the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) to evaluate their college preparedness. A replacement of the Standardized Test for the Assessment of Reading (STAR) test, the CAASPP is interactive and adaptive,...

What is Title IX?

Collin Jaeger, TBN Liason March 5, 2019

Objectivity, analytic approach essential in teacher-led political debate, discourse

Objectivity, analytic approach essential in teacher-led political debate, discourse

Stephy Jackson, Online Editor March 5, 2019

With increasingly polarized politics, teachers have been faced with a modern dilemma: how should politics be integrated into the classroom in a way that promotes healthy and representative discussions between students? Some Teachers of the Year have argued for the need for teachers to speak...

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Charlie Bush, Lifestyle Editor February 22, 2019

Why you shouldn’t hate the Patriots

Why you shouldn’t hate the Patriots

Grace Tramack, Features Editor February 12, 2019

Lots of people were disappointed with Super Bowl LIII. They were angry that it was the most boring game in Super Bowl history, that the halftime show was no good and, most importantly, that the Patriots won. Sure, maybe it was not the greatest game of football to watch and Travis Scott teased us with...

New electives provide more options for diverse interests

New electives provide more options for diverse interests

Joy Huang, Features Editor February 8, 2019

It’s that time of the year again: course selection! The Electives Fair, originally scheduled for Monday, Feb. 4, was moved to Wednesday, Feb. 6, due to poor weather. During the Electives Fair, teachers were able to talk to students and promote their courses. Online Course Registration will be open...

The Gunn Bucket List: all the things you should do before graduation

The Gunn Bucket List: all the things you should do before graduation

February 6, 2019

1. Swim in the pool on top of Spangenberg. I learned about the pool on top of Spangenberg during my freshman orientation, and I have wanted to see it for myself ever since. It is every Gunn student’s dream to take a dip in the magical pool on top of Spangenberg theater, and is a must for each student...

Christmas Movie List

Christmas Movie List

Grace Williams, Changing the Narrative Editor November 27, 2018

Student advocate Chloe Shrager calls for allies against modern anti-Semitism

Student advocate Chloe Shrager calls for allies against modern anti-Semitism

Chloe Shrager, Guest Columnist November 6, 2018

The Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania was the target of a mass shooting on the morning of Saturday, Oct. 27  during their shabbat service. The shooter screamed “All Jews must die,” as he attacked the community in prayer. Eleven were killed, and six were wounded. The Jewish residents...

Increased voter turnout, voter education are necessary to promote political change

Increased voter turnout, voter education are necessary to promote political change

Stephy Jackson, Online Editor November 6, 2018

On Nov. 6, this country will vote to determine the political fate of the positions for 36 governors, 87 state legislators, 35 senators and 435 congresspeople. Some people in the United States might think that their vote does not matter or that midterms are not as impactful as the popular presidential...

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