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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Senior Timon Cappella-Pimors Guide to PC Building

Senior Timon Cappella-Pimor’s Guide to PC Building

Yu-Ming Liu, Reporter March 12, 2024

PC graphics by Jesse Li

Gunn gamers share experiences with prejudices in the gaming community

Gunn gamers share experiences with prejudices in the gaming community

Victor Dang, News Editor March 12, 2024

When English teacher Terence Kitada was younger, he witnessed his sister, an avid video game enthusiast, struggle to find acceptance in gaming communities dominated by her male peers. “(When my sister went) off to college and she was like, ‘Want to play Mario Kart?’ all the boys were surprised,”...

Stanfords proximity influences Gunn educational landscape

Stanford’s proximity influences Gunn educational landscape

Vanisha Vig, Reporter February 12, 2024

Debates over free speech, inclusion and academic integrity have wracked university campuses over the past few months. This turbulence provides a space to examine the complex interplay between secondary and higher education: Stanford University, one of the institutions embroiled in these conflicts, has...

Universities under pressure: Presidential resignations magnify problems in higher education

Universities under pressure: Presidential resignations magnify problems in higher education

Kaitlyn Chen and Roy Lao February 11, 2024

The past six months have seen a spate of presidential resignations at universities across the U.S. On Aug. 31, Stanford University President Marc Tessier-Lavigne stepped down; on Dec. 9, University of Pennsylvania President Elizabeth Magill resigned; and on Jan. 2, Harvard University President Claudine...

Native American heritage month prompts inclusive curriculum

Native American heritage month prompts inclusive curriculum

Ya-An Xue, Social Media Editor December 8, 2023

Each November, the U.S. celebrates the diverse cultures and traditions of Native American communities during Native American Heritage Month. This year’s theme is “Celebrating Tribal Sovereignty and Identity,” according to the U.S. Department of the Interior’s website. The federal government...

The Oracle staffer tries fall recipes

The Oracle staffer tries fall recipes

Sylvie Nguyen, Business Manager October 31, 2023

It’s that time of year again: Filling my tote bag with seasonal fruits from the local Palo Alto Farmers Market, on California Avenue, to conjure up all the classic fall flavors. Whipping up the Old-Fashioned Apple Crisp, my kitchen filled with the sweet and comforting aroma of cinnamon and nutmeg....

Harvesting Autumn Flavors: Fall Ingredients Guide

Harvesting Autumn Flavors: Fall Ingredients Guide

Yueun Hong, Sports Editor October 31, 2023

Many people have envisioned themselves as professional chefs, tossing their wok above a wildly burning fire. Yet some are still fighting with hot oil while trying to cook a sunny-side-up egg. Fall is the perfect time to try out new recipes that one has saved on Instagram but never been looked back on....

Farm to Table: Palo Alto Farmers Markets

Farm to Table: Palo Alto Farmers Markets

Ya-An Xue, Social Media Editor October 30, 2023

Crates piled high with colorful seasonal produce, the aroma of fresh fruits interwoven with the spices of baked goods, friendly chattering as vendors hand out samples — these are the sights, scents and sounds of the three Palo Alto farmers markets. The 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday Gilman Street market,...

Spotlight: Taylor Swifts Eras Tour

Spotlight: Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour

Diya Bose-Malakar, Features Editor September 24, 2023

Analysts predict Taylor Swift’s record-breaking Eras Tour will rake in over $1.4 billion in revenue total, surpassing Elton John’s previous record of $939 million from his 2018-23 tour. Earning an estimated $14 million in nightly ticket revenue, Swift has been credited for single-handedly improving...

Social media trends drive surge in concert attendance

Social media trends drive surge in concert attendance

Vivian Studdert, Sports Editor September 24, 2023

Home to many of the music industry’s greatest stars, such as Grateful Dead and Tupac Shakur, the Bay Area is a hotspot for live music. Concert attendance jumped after the pandemic, with LiveNation estimating a 24% increase from 2021 to 2022 nationwide. With young people leading the charge, social media...

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