Official Student Newspaper of Henry M. Gunn High School

The Oracle

Official Student Newspaper of Henry M. Gunn High School

The Oracle

Official Student Newspaper of Henry M. Gunn High School

The Oracle

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Students stay in tune with their artistic expression through music: Sophomore Mariam Kubursi

Students stay in tune with their artistic expression through music: Sophomore Mariam Kubursi

Lise Desveaux, Centerfold Editor March 4, 2022

Singer-songwriter sophomore Mariam Kubursi began singing when she was three years old. She quickly found a passion for it and started writing her own lyrics during the early stages of the pandemic. On most occasions, the lyrics come randomly to Kubursi while washing the dishes or even in the middle...

Gunn Drip: Seniors Jeannie Chung, Sky Evans share street style

Gunn Drip: Seniors Jeannie Chung, Sky Evans share street style

Haley Pflasterer, News Editor December 10, 2021

As you get ready for school and pick out what to wear, keep in mind that two students walk the halls and observe their peers’ “fits,” looking for the next student to feature on Gunn’s latest social media fashion account Gunn Drip. Created in Oct. 2021, Gunn Drip is an Instagram account...

Students rediscover optimism through mental wellness journey: Sophomore Amrit Joshi

Students rediscover optimism through mental wellness journey: Sophomore Amrit Joshi

Becca Wu, In-Depth Editor December 10, 2021

Sophomore Amrit Joshi is a dedicated baseball player, advocate for racial justice and caring friend. He has also fought a tumultuous battle with mental health since seventh grade, when he was diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder. “There were times when everything became very stressful, and [it]...

Students rediscover optimism through mental wellness journey: Junior Heidi Purnama

Students rediscover optimism through mental wellness journey: Junior Heidi Purnama

Jessica Zang, Features Editor and Assistant Business Manager December 10, 2021

When junior Heidi Purnama began high school, she acted outgoing, silly and kind. In reality, however, she was struggling with depressive thoughts. “I projected a completely different person than who I felt like internally,” she said. “People didn’t know what I was going through, and I didn’t...

Junior Kyle Reyes, senior Catherine Liang express creativity through ceramics

Junior Kyle Reyes, senior Catherine Liang express creativity through ceramics

Carly Liao, Forum Editor December 10, 2021

On Google Images, the first results that appear when searching “ceramics” are simple bowls, vases and mugs. However, high school ceramics is more than creating functional household items. Junior Kyle Reyes and senior Catherine Liang push the bounds of creativity through this versatile medium. Reyes...

Gunn Style Watch: Senior Anna Toksvig shows off Gunn fashion

Gunn Style Watch: Senior Anna Toksvig shows off Gunn fashion

Sophia Stern, Business Manager, Social Media Editor December 10, 2021

Senior Anna Toksvig is constantly scanning Gunn’s campus, searching for students in cool vintage pieces or funky accessories to feature on the Instagram account @gunnstylewatch. Gunn Style Watch was founded in 2017 by former Gunn student Dajiana Huang with the purpose of showcasing students’ unique...

Gunn Theatre presents Robots vs. Fake Robots

Gunn Theatre presents ‘Robots vs. Fake Robots’

Annika Bereny, Lifestyle Editor October 22, 2021

What does it mean to be human? Gunn Theatre’s fall production, “Robots vs. Fake Robots,” explores this question through a mix of comedy and tragedy. According to play director Kristen Lo, the show is set in the year 6000, when robots rule the world and being a robot is the standard. “Every...

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