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Meet the best friends on The Oracle: Jack and Ryan

Meet the best friends on The Oracle: Jack and Ryan

ryanmanesh May 19, 2017

Written by Ryan Manesh Ever since I joined Oracle, I have met a mentor: the great Jonathan “Jack” Mallery, who is, for the lack of a better word, a father figure. Talking about soccer, intense life discussions, and extreme gossiping are all things you overhear when listening to the amazing conversations...

Graphic by Jackie Lou

From snakes to cats: living with 10 pets

stephybjackson March 31, 2017

Written by Stephy Jackson I have a pretty big family. I live with seven animals; my twin, my two little sisters, my parents and, until he moved to college, my big brother. And one of the results of this living situation is that everyone in my family wanted a pet, or multiple pets of their own. That's...

Students showcase their unique pets: Sophomore Jenna Kaplan, gecko

Students showcase their unique pets: Sophomore Jenna Kaplan, gecko

yangshannon March 31, 2017

Written by Shannon Yang We often see geckos on television through the green gecko with the British accent portrayed in GEICO ads. Sophomore Jenna Kaplan has a gecko of her own—and she looks nothing like the GEICO Gecko. “The GEICO gecko’s green and spotted—not spotted, but splotchy,” Kaplan...

Spring Musical: The Music Man makes its debut

Spring Musical: ‘The Music Man’ makes its debut

chenganyi March 31, 2017

Written by Anyi Cheng The classic tale where the nice young lady falls in love with the handsome criminal is nothing new, but “The Music Man” manages to weave in a bright streak of comedy to complement the sappy romance. This spring, Gunn’s Performing Arts Department will be putting on a performance...

Students showcase their unique pets: Allen Su, bearded dragons

Students showcase their unique pets: Allen Su, bearded dragons

apan217 March 31, 2017

Compiled by Ariel Pan The Oracle: What are the names of your bearded dragons? Allen Su: One of them has a shorter tail because the other one bit off her tail. My brother and I were just like, let’s call one of them Short-tail and the other Long-tail, so that’s what they’ve been kind of called...

Wacky April Fool’s pranks offer knee-slapping laughs: Deceiving Moldreo

Wacky April Fool’s pranks offer knee-slapping laughs: Deceiving Moldreo

meganli74 March 31, 2017

As tasty, wholesome snacks enjoyed by all ages, Oreos are undeniably one of the most popular cookies in America. With so many people at the mercy of the two-toned, cream-filled confections, a world of Oreo-themed pranks opens up. One of such is the “Moldreo,” a moldy-looking Oreo whose name was endearingly...

Junior Christina Boo Perez: Pig

Junior Christina Boo Perez: Pig

jennygaoo March 31, 2017

Compiled by Jennifer Gao Q. Why do you have a pig? A. Pigs are incredibly intelligent animals and so I thought it would be really fun to own one. Also, they are really cute. Q. What’s your story behind owning a pig? A. I had seen a ton of videos on Instagram of teacup pigs and they looked so adorable...

Wacky April Fool’s pranks offer knee-slapping laughs: Jellofied Object

Wacky April Fool’s pranks offer knee-slapping laughs: Jellofied Object

epsteineric March 31, 2017

Anyone who has ever watched “The Office” knows about Jim Halpert’s hilarious tendency to prank his unamused co-worker, Dwight Schrute. The most famous of the myriad of pranks throughout the show is when Jim puts Dwight’s possessions in a giant bowl of jello. This is a fantastic prank, as the...

In search of fun, sneaky prank call backfires

In search of fun, sneaky prank call backfires

The Oracle March 31, 2017

Written by Sabrina Chen A few years ago, it was April 1, and I was bored as usual. More specically, I was at an “Asian” party––a place where around 100 kids run around wildly while the parents drink wine. Because I was civilized and classy, and therefore didn’t want to run around wildly...

Staffers explore unique spots to get sweets in the Bay Area: CreaTEAve Cafe

Staffers explore unique spots to get sweets in the Bay Area: CreaTEAve Cafe

yangshannon March 9, 2017

Written by Shannon Yang Tucked within a San Jose plaza, CreaTEAve Cafe, also known as Hello Desserts, is an affordable option for Pearl Milk Tea (PMT) enthusiasts. Its specialty is the customizable, self-serve nature. When I walked in, there was no line and the employees were friendly. CreaTEAve Cafe...

Curly hair should be embraced, not shunned

Curly hair should be embraced, not shunned

carolynkuimelis March 7, 2017

Written by Carolyn Kuimelis I’ve always been the curly-haired exception in my family. When I was younger, my relatives oohed and ahhed at my curls, and my grandma would tell me how jealous she was of my hair. I, however, found my unruly locks to be more of a curse than a blessing. My mom had pin-straight...

Sources of Strength: Advice Column

Sources of Strength: Advice Column

The Oracle March 3, 2017

Question: My family doesn’t respect the sport that I do. They expect me to quit to catch up on my schoolwork, but I really don’t want to quit the thing I love. What should I do? It is very difficult when you feel your parents don’t value the same things you do. You might try to talk with your...

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