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Students, counselors navigate annual schedule corrections

Students, counselors navigate annual schedule corrections

Dan Honigstein, In-Depth Editor September 23, 2023

This year, Gunn students were met with administrative announcements about schedule changes during their first few weeks of school. Although many students perceived more difficulty in changing their schedules, this year’s scheduling complications paralleled past years’, according to data provided...

The Muslim Student Association was one of many new culture and affinity clubs chartered this fall.

New cultural clubs highlight student efforts to foster community

Claire Jittipun, Reporter September 18, 2023

Students chartered a number of new culture clubs this fall, putting a spotlight on the importance of affinity groups to the Gunn community. The new affinity clubs are the Muslim Student Association, South Asian Culture Club, Southeast Asian Student Association, Turkish Club and Vietnamese Culture Club....

Students add sticky notes about their hopes and dreams for multivariable calculus to posters.

Gunn multivariable calculus meeting brings new student voices forward

Amann Mahajan, Editor-in-Chief September 16, 2023

Administrators, teachers and students gathered in N-208 at lunch on Friday to discuss math options beyond Advanced Placement Calculus BC at Gunn. The discussion came on the heels of the Sept. 12 school board meeting, where Superintendent Don Austin announced that Assistant Superintendent of Secondary...

Secondary schools adopt new Monday schedule to enhance teacher collaboration

Secondary schools adopt new Monday schedule to enhance teacher collaboration

Diya Bose-Malakar, Features Editor September 14, 2023

Starting Sept. 18, all PAUSD secondary schools will adopt a new schedule featuring a later start time and 35-minute periods on six designated Mondays in the academic year. Administrators from PAUSD middle and high schools reached this decision to allow for more intra-staff support and collaboration.  Under...

Affirmative action overturn prompts reexamination of college application strategies, raises equity concerns

Affirmative action overturn prompts reexamination of college application strategies, raises equity concerns

Annabel Honigstein, Forum Editor August 11, 2023

On June 29, the U.S. Supreme Court ended affirmative action in college admissions, preventing universities from using race as a factor in acceptances. In a 6-3 vote, the court’s conservative-leaning majority overturned precedent in its ruling on Students for Fair Admissions v. President and Fellows...

Construction continues on administration, food-services buildings

Construction continues on administration, food-services buildings

Chris Lee, Managing Editor August 11, 2023

The A- and B-building construction project remained in full swing during the summer, expedited by the limited number of students and staff on campus. With demolition complete, crews are working on ensuring that both buildings meet modern safety standards: They have replaced utilities pipes containing...

Freshman Aminjin Battulga holds a Pride flag in each hand
as she poses for a picture during Pride event activities.

Monthly highlights: SEC Pride events

Ya-An Xue, Social Media Editor May 19, 2023

“It (was) meaningful to say something (at the event) and just be here for the few days we get to celebrate Pride.” —Elliot O’Connell, 9 “The event was really nice. I didn’t know that all these organizations existed, so it was cool to learn about them.” —Annika Kulawik, 9

Clothing Drive

Clothing Drive

Isha Sinha, Reporter May 19, 2023

The Sustainable Fashion Club hosted its annual clothing drive for the second year starting Monday, May 16, during lunch. At the club’s table, student volunteers collected clothes from students from Monday to Thursday. On Friday, students will take home the clothing item of their choice. The event...

Denim Day

Denim Day

Katie LaWer, Sports Editor May 19, 2023

On April 26, students and faculty participated in Denim Day, a campaign that occurs on the last Wednesday of April to spread awareness about sexual assault and victim blaming. Denim Day originated from the overturning of an Italian Supreme Court rape case in which the justices concluded that because...

Blood Drive

Blood Drive

Dylan Sperandio, Reporter May 19, 2023

On April 21, the Stanford Blood Center collaborated with the Youth Community Service Club to hold a blood drive in the library from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Volunteers and staff members helped set up and clean up the event and check in donors. Donating was open to those who met the requirements: weighing...

Organic pesticide Weed Zap produces cinnamon smell on campus

Organic pesticide Weed Zap produces cinnamon smell on campus

Kaylee Cheng, Features Editor May 19, 2023

The cinnamon smell that has been permeating campus since early April comes from an organic pesticide called Weed Zap, used by the custodian on the fields. This non- selective herbicide kills all plants it comes in contact with and is used to target weed growth. Two years ago, the district replaced...

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