Written by Naina Murphy
Published in the November 6th, 2015 issue
Over the last eight years, senior William Brooks has used his free time for birdwatching. After his dad picked up the hobby during his sabbatical, Brooks became interested and soon developed a love for the activity. “I like the...
Written by Paulo Frank
Published in the November 6, 2015 issue
Physics teacher Alec MacLean is handy with wood and enjoys creating many pieces in his spare time. From furniture to carvings to gargoyles, MacLean embraces challenge, and is willing to try time and time again to create projects the...
Written by Kaya van der Horst
published in the Novemebr 6th, 2015 issue
Every year, chemistry teacher Dr. Heather Mellows makes mole cookies for her students to celebrate Mole Day. These adorable cookies are part of Mellows’ continued love for taking chemistry outside the classroom and into the...
Written by Lena Ye
Published in the November 6, 2015 issue
To those who know him, it’s not particularly surprising that social studies teacher Chris Johnson enjoys reenacting scenes from history. Historical reenactments are part-education and part-entertainment, combining elements of the classroom...
Written by Evalyn Li
The “Eyes” fundraiser was held at the Mitchell Park Library on Oct. 18. It displayed and sold Paly and Gunn students’ works as well as those of a local professional photographer. The event raised around $900, which will be donated to a Tibet based non-profit school for blind...
Titan Broadcast Network (TBN) sent a reporter to take a peek at what we do. Watch the video to learn more about how we work.
Directed and produced by TBN.
Written by Janet Wang
Renowned actor, filmmaker and former Palo Alto High School (Paly) student James Franco returned to his alma mater to teach a nine-part film workshop that began on Sept. 13. Out of 500 high school applicants, the Paly alumnus accepted only 40 students. Franco’s students have...
Written by Michael Chen
Published in the October 8, 2015 issue
This year, a new organization is on the rise on Gunn campus: one dedicated to fundraising for scientific research. Science for Sight, an organization started by junior Bren- dan Creemer, is a nonprofit, student-run group working...
Written by Deiana Hristov
Published in the October 8, 2015 issue
On a sunny Monday afternoon, 2011 graduates Cat Volpe and Mingming Caressi sit down to talk about their program, designed to offer current students support from Gunn alumni.
The program, name still undecided, holds panels...
Written by Shannon Yang
Published in the October 8, 2015 issue
When Brian Yu was a student at Gunn, he went through a lot of difficulties, which prompted him to take action. “I was really depressed [and] I went through a lot of therapy,” Yu said. “It’s Gunn kids, they kind of just...
Written by Deiana Hristov
High school. Four years of your life filled with friends, tests, stress, pride, cheering at football games and hanging out with your friends instead of doing homework. As it comes to a close, many students can be left stranded, not knowing what to expect...
Written by Mikaela Wayne
It was October 31 of English teacher Mark Hernandez’s senior year of high school and he and his friends did not know what they wanted to do. They did not want to do the typical thing and go to a party, however. They wanted to go out with a bang....
