Homecoming is only a few weeks away, and many students are starting to prepare for the most spirited week of the year. It is important for all those who wish to participate to understand how both how the week works and what exactly they should prepare for.
How to Participate in Homecoming
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As a Gunn student, it’s your duty to stay informed. What’s the best way to do so? Keep the latest issue of The Oracle, Gunn’s student newspaper, on hand. The Oracle covers issues relevant to the student body, with topics ranging from on campus construction to students’ summer experiences to what...
It’s a well-known fact that many high schoolers undergo superhero transformations. You could brew a solution in Dr. Mellows’ chemistry class that turns you into the next Spider-Man; you could inhale smoke from one of our numerous wildfires that triggers your transformation into a Hulk-like creature....
Let’s face it: pencils are boring. Yes, you can buy as many fancy mechanical ones as you want, but it doesn’t change the fact that what’s emerging from the tip is a stick of gray, grating graphite. (At this point, I know there are a few of you nitpickers whining, “What about colored pencils?...
We’ve all been there: that one itch you can’t seem to reach. Your classmates watch as you grow increasingly desperate, scrabbling at your back, your limbs flailing haphazardly. Conversation becomes stilted; solving a trig equation or recalling an English vocabulary word becomes difficult. After awhile,...
With summer around the corner, it’s important to have a playlist to fit this summer’s vibe. If you’re struggling to find songs, The Oracle staffers have curated some of our favorite tunes of the summer.
For pop lovers, we have “As It Was” by British songwriter Harry Styles and “Cruel...
With National Gardening Day just around the corner on April 14, there’s no better time to learn the art—and science—of gardening. Gardening has been a part of human history for 23,000 years and has changed the lifestyle of humans. Nowadays, gardening provides many benefits: it boosts the aesthetic...
Penguins are undeniably popular with their appearances in popular culture, from blockbuster movies like “Penguins of Madagascar” to video games like “Club Penguin” and even supervillians like “The Penguin” in comic books. On April 25, World Penguin Day celebrates penguins and their unique...
Today’s society favors efficiency, hard work and commitment, which often leads to people overworking themselves—even during breaks. Despite the stigma associated with “laziness” and being unproductive, relaxing can boost creativity, result in overall happiness and even enhance efficiency. While...
