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Childhood media reboots seek to stay faithful to originals

Childhood media reboots seek to stay faithful to originals

Vanisha Vig, Reporter March 10, 2024

The long-awaited TV show “Percy Jackson and the Olympians,” first released on Disney+ in December 2023, received over 10 million views in its first week. In the same month, the movie “Wonka,” remake and prequel to “Willy Wonka,” hit the screens, ending the year as number one in the box office....

New Marvel films lack direction, alienate fanbase

New Marvel films lack direction, alienate fanbase

Ellie Yuan, Social Media Editor March 10, 2024

Over the past two decades, Stan Lee’s iconic comic-book characters have been transformed into beloved and inspiring superheroes on movie screens. Marvel Studios has also earned praise for its connected plotlines and creative storytelling. In fact, according to data from Rotten Tomatoes, a film-review...

Periphery to protagonist: Women adopt new roles in literature

Periphery to protagonist: Women adopt new roles in literature

Lise Desveaux, Centerfold Editor March 10, 2024

From Hermione in J.K. Rowling’s “Harry Potter” series to Starr Carter in Angie Thomas’ “The Hate U Give,” empowered women have become increasingly prominent in literature. This development, however, is fairly recent, as women have historically been excluded from creating and starring in narratives. Traditionally,...

The Oracle Mini Crossword Combo

The Oracle Mini Crossword Combo

Dan Honigstein, In-Depth Editor March 6, 2024

Check out our most recent issue’s crossword! Come to P-115 during lunch or 5th period next week with a screenshot of the puzzle to win a prize.     

Onto the next chapter: Students, staff discuss changes in reading habits with the digital age

Onto the next chapter: Students, staff discuss changes in reading habits with the digital age

Yael Gottesman, Reporter February 14, 2024

Growing up, many students saw books as portals into new universes and fantastical realms. Novels transported readers to new places such as the enchanting Hogwarts Castle from “Harry Potter” or the magical Camp Half-Blood from “Percy Jackson,” sparking their imagination and developing their comprehension...

Local theaters offer varying viewing experiences

Local theaters offer varying viewing experiences

Ya-An Xue, Social Media Editor February 13, 2024

Revived Gunn Style Watch continues passion for fashion

Revived Gunn Style Watch continues passion for fashion

Maddie Cheung, Centerfold Editor February 13, 2024

Founded in 2017 by Gunn alumna Dajiana Huang, Gunn Style Watch (@gunnstylewatch on Instagram) was revived last year by then-senior Fae Crane, who aimed to showcase the diversity of styles and student identities on campus. The account features students with unique outfits at Gunn, detailing their sources...

February 2024 Crossword

February 2024 Crossword

Violet Tivol, Reporter February 8, 2024

Check out our most recent issue’s crossword! Come to P-115 during lunch or 5th period next week with a screenshot of the puzzle to win a prize. https://issuu.com/gunnoracle/docs/theoraclefebruary2024

A little goes a long way: Community reflects on benefits, experiences of simple acts of kindness

A little goes a long way: Community reflects on benefits, experiences of simple acts of kindness

Zoe Leontis, Social Media Editor December 12, 2023

Kindness encompasses many qualities, such as generosity, selflessness and empathy. The most important aspect of kindness, however, is giving — whether it’s material gifts or good deeds — without expecting anything in return. According to AP Psychology teacher Warren Collier, kindness has physical...

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