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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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School namesake Henry M. Gunn left lasting impact on Bay Area education

School namesake Henry M. Gunn left lasting impact on Bay Area education

Bryan Xiao, Lifestyle Editor, Assistant Business Manager August 24, 2024

Many of Palo Alto’s well-known landmarks and locations bear recognizable names. Hoover Tower,Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School, and Hewlett-Packard Garage ring a bell for most. Gunn High School’s namesake, however, is perhaps less well-known. Henry Martin Gunn was born in Lexington, Kentucky,...

Construction workers discuss their progress with the interior of the food services building and culinary arts classrooms.

New administration, food services building slated to open in January

Sylvie Nguyen, News Editor & Business Manager August 23, 2024

With interior wall finishes, ducts, ceilings, lighting, exterior stucco, glazing, and landscaping installations progressing during the summer, phase one of Gunn’s construction project is projected to be completed in January, with the A- and B-buildings fully in use. The construction crew will move...

Summer provides opportunities for engagement in local activities

Summer provides opportunities for engagement in local activities

Amann Mahajan and Irene Tsen August 15, 2023

Brandon Seow: Engineering classes A Taser alarm: It may sound slightly odd, but it’s what sophomore Brandon Seow spent six weeks of his summer on. Following a weeklong family vacation to French Polynesia, Seow took two engineering classes in hopes of creating a portfolio before applying to...

PAUSD boosts behavioral-intervention resources to address student issues

PAUSD boosts behavioral-intervention resources to address student issues

Vivien Chen, Lifestyle Editor August 12, 2023

In an effort to bolster behavioral-support services, the Palo Alto Unified School District has hired 12 new behavioral intervention coaches to be stationed at all elementary and secondary schools. The district is investing $2 million to hire the BICs, as well as implement new staff training, create a...

Humor: How to handle the disappointment of being forced back to school

Humor: How to handle the disappointment of being forced back to school

Victor Dang, News Editor August 12, 2023

Ah, summer break. A time for sleeping in, enjoying warm weather, sipping cool drinks and forgetting the concept of homework entirely. A time that, unfortunately, ended several hours ago. For many, the return to campus is an agonizing, grueling experience filled with disappointment and sorrow. But for...

Junior Olivia Lu feeds deer in a local deer park.

Students, staff travel worldwide during summer

Anne Dong, Managing Editor August 11, 2023

Sophomore Natalie Chan in London and Paris "I loved seeing the beautiful and intricate architecture in London and Paris." "My mom and I were big fans of Monet's and Renoir's art growing up, so it was amazing to see their original pieces in person."   Science teacher Mark Brassey in Costa Rica "We...

Affirmative action overturn prompts reexamination of college application strategies, raises equity concerns

Affirmative action overturn prompts reexamination of college application strategies, raises equity concerns

Annabel Honigstein, Forum Editor August 11, 2023

On June 29, the U.S. Supreme Court ended affirmative action in college admissions, preventing universities from using race as a factor in acceptances. In a 6-3 vote, the court’s conservative-leaning majority overturned precedent in its ruling on Students for Fair Admissions v. President and Fellows...

Construction continues on administration, food-services buildings

Construction continues on administration, food-services buildings

Chris Lee, Managing Editor August 11, 2023

The A- and B-building construction project remained in full swing during the summer, expedited by the limited number of students and staff on campus. With demolition complete, crews are working on ensuring that both buildings meet modern safety standards: They have replaced utilities pipes containing...

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