The bell rings as language classes begin. Students crowd into the computer lab and begin preparing for their upcoming listening assessment. In other classrooms, they begin class with a writing assessment or simply interact with their fellow language learners.
Since 2016, World Language...
Nikki Suzani, Managing Editor
• September 20, 2019
On Aug. 30, students and staff participated in Safe and Welcoming Schools Day, which not only helped them acclimate to school culture and settle back into the school year, but also had them follow updated safety drills.
During the day, students participated in multiple activities ranging from...
On Aug. 13, Gunn will open its doors for the 2019-20 school year, welcoming in many new teachers across several departments. With different goals and challenges they’re hoping to overcome, some coming from the district and others from across the country, each of the teachers hope to integrate...
Returning from spring break, students were greeted by the completed construction. After almost two years of dusty air, noisy equipment and cramped hallways, the senior quad reopened and brought with it a return to the open campus.
Assistant Principal of Facilities Margaret Reynolds is excited about...
A rapid rise in the number of measles cases occurring throughout the Bay Area has prompted discussion within the community surrounding the increase of anti-vaccine opinions. While the medical consensus is that vaccines are essential to prevent the spread of harmful diseases such as measles, anti-vaxxers—individuals...
Like any school system, the Palo Alto Unified School District (PAUSD) has gone through numerous changes in its 125-year-history. The School Board and Superintendent Don Austin’s current priorities are concisely summarized in The PAUSD Promise, an online document published on March 26. The Promise outlines...
Grace Williams, Changing the Narrative Editor
• March 29, 2019
The Gunn Confessions Facebook page became the latest sensation to hit the Gunn community last month, prompting not only widespread attention but also controversy. With 808 followers, 643 likes, and 4,491 confessions (and counting), the page has ignited discussion over the benefits and drawbacks...
On March 12, federal prosecutors indicted over 50 individuals, including two Palo Alto Unified School District (PAUSD) parents and a Gunn alumnus, for involvement in cheating on standardized testing and admissions processes into top tier colleges. According to the affidavit submitted by prosecutors...
Gunn’s annual Associated Student Body (ASB) elections took place this month, with applications available for a myriad of positions, from ASB President to Spirit Commissioner. An annual elections assembly took place on Mar. 19 to allow each candidate to share their ideas, and the election voting period...
In light of the plans submitted by Stanford University to expand housing units and campus facilities, the Palo Alto Unified School District (PAUSD) is set to face a sharp increase in student enrollment without any expectation of increased funding from housing tax revenue. According to the General...
Starting on Monday, Mar. 25, juniors will be required by the state to take the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) to evaluate their college preparedness. A replacement of the Standardized Test for the Assessment of Reading (STAR) test, the CAASPP is interactive and adaptive,...
Members of the community gathered three times in the last two weeks to show their support for Palo Alto resident Dr. Christine Blasey Ford, who came forward and accused Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual assault. Palo Altans held a candlelight vigil at the Town and Country Village on Sept....
