Written by Helen Nguyen, Assistant Business Manager
I kept jumping from foot to foot—I couldn’t help myself as I stood in line for the Frost Music Festival. AlunaGeorge, Kaytranada and Flume were going to perform later that day. Flume is one of my favorite artists, and it was all I could do...
Written by Elizabeth Chung
Nearly everyone has fear of public speaking. However, it is the severity difference that makes some people more afraid than others. Clinical psychologist Dave Carbonell says that the fear of public speaking can start from one small incident. “Once the person...
Written by Shannon Yang
I cannot remember a time when I have been able to run up to a dog, hold it and pet it. Nor have I ever been able to give a cat a bowl of milk.
I am one of many people who have this problem, but it is often ignored. Zoophobia, or the irrational fear of animals,...
Written by Michael Chen, Tone Lee and Lena Ye
Susie Holloway, a Gunn senior whose name has been changed to protect her identity, glances at the clock. It is getting late. She cannot focus and feels a wave of drowsiness flood her. With multiple tests the next day, loads of homework and not much time,...
Written by Katie Russell
Senior Alper Karakas and junior Sitara Simons, both of Turkish descent, consider their relationships with others from Turkey to be as close as family.
Karakas, whose parents hail from Istanbul and Kastamonu (both in Turkey), considers Turkish culture to have...
Written by Barrett Zhang
Ban electronics
Banning electronics for the duration of studying may be hard but it helps reduce distractions for your studying process.
Listen to relaxing music
Listening to music can increase concentration, but usually only if the music does not contain lyrics....
Written by Jenna Marvet
Studying at home can be boring, while studying at school can be crowded and distracting. With finals just around the corner, here is a list of local spots that are great for studying. Please note that hours are subject to change.
Mitchell Park Library
Address: 3700 Middlefield...
Written by Ariel Pan
Published in the November 6th, 2015 issue
At Gunn, students are able to experience one period of another culture before walking back out into a culture they are familiar with. Even for those who travel to different countries, the temporary stay doesn’t affect them. However,...
Written by Kush Dubey
Published in the November 6, 2015 issue
Students who find themselves transitioning between cultures—whether it’s from Kenya to America or from Hong Kong to Australia—often find themselves in positions of uncertainty when adapting to new atmospheres and lifestyles. For...
Written by Yuki Klotz-Burwell
Before I started my vegetarian diet, I was apprehensive but eager. I usually get a fair amount of meat in my diet, so I wanted to see how altering my meals would affect me. Throughout the week, I was surprised to find that I definitely did feel...
Written by Yuki Klotz-Burwell
Published in the September 11, 2015 issue
Like most high school students, I do not get enough sleep. When I was a sophomore, I believed that getting a good amount of sleep was unnecessary to be successful. I was wrong. For the last two years, I procrastinated...
