Written by Cassandra Bond and Caroline Ro
In a report released in 2015 from the Minority Achievement and Talent Development Advisory Committee (MATD) to Palo Alto Uni ed School District (PAUSD), historically underrepresented (HUR) students were identified as needing support due to a noticeable...
Written Anyi Cheng and Maya Rapoport
Hand-in-hand with a rapid rise in consumerism are elements that perpetuate the deterioration of the planet’s environments at a rate far faster than many voters are aware of. What follows is a dangerously ignorant and passive approach to a global issue—one that...
Written by: Akansha Gupta
Ostensibly, conscious consumerism encourages people to only purchase items that are produced ethically and in a sustainable manner. Catchy phrases like “vote with your dollar” and “put your money where your heart is” are thrown around, and they make it sound like reducing...
Written by Liza Kolbasov
Most Gunn students are familiar with the statement, “I stayed up so late studying for my math test, I only slept three hours last night!” If they haven’t used it themselves, they’ve almost certainly heard it from a friend. This isn’t surprising, as glamorizing lack...
Written by Paulo Frank
Eat fewer cow products: Cattle ranching is the leading cause of deforestation in the Amazon rainforest—80 percent of deforested land in Brazil is converted for raising livestock. Additionally, cows produce a large amount of methane which they release in their farts. Methane...
Written by Mikaela Wayne
Whether it is food or any other product, consumption is generally a part of one’s everyday life. With recent political changes, many are putting more thought into this everyday act, using what they purchase as a platform for change. Mindful consumption is defined as being...
Written by Jenna Marvet
President Donald Trump shames news media, often blaming news agencies for propagating “fake news.” While his claims have been broad and reached beyond the truth, they have brought a real issue to the attention of many Americans: a lack of media literacy and an overly-trusting...
The college consulting business has become a supernova, and according to a former Ivy League admissions officer, has grown by 300 percent over the last five years. Even a quick search uncovers many websites promising stunning results. The overconfidence of these businesses is frightening. Hire them and...
Written by Kaya van der Horst
2016 seemed to be the year for body positivity. The diversity in body types seen on magazine covers, such as curvy model Ashley Graham’s notable cover shoot for Sports Illustrated and advertisements such as Dove’s empowering #mybeautymysay campaign, showed us that women...
When the administration announced it was thinking of redesigning the schedule to accommodate more time for social-emotional learning (SEL), students instantly erupted into a series of frenzied discussions and debates. The new SEL curriculum primarily involves the addition of a four-year long SEL program,...
Written By: Akansha Gupta and Stephy Jackson
Over the past few decades, anti-racism activism has taken great strides. It’s gotten to the point where it’s hard to believe that fewer than 65 years ago, segregation was legal in the United States. Most people today believe that racism is valiantly...
Written by Cassie Bond
With seniors eagerly waiting to hear back from the colleges they have applied to, college applications, SATs and essays are a common topic of discussion. Some students choose to use a private college counselor, while others work independently. Although private college...
