Written by Shawna Chen
In early January, the University of California (UC) found itself omitted from Gov. Jerry Brown’s new budget proposal. The UC system was not given the funds necessary to increase in-state enrollment. As a result, the UC’s expansion plans will be delayed, and it is uncertain...
Written by Emma Chiao
On Jan. 27, the Santa Clara Board of Supervisors voted to give $8 million from an affordable housing fund to Buena Vista in order to allow the residents to remain in the mobile park.
Initially, the Jisser family, the owner of Buena Vista, filed an application to close down...
Compiled by Ariel Pan and Lena Ye
Turkey Feast
“The best part—besides the pie, of course—is the anticipation, and how it’s something that the whole school looks forward to and participates in together.”
—Emma Bers, 11
“I liked the Turkey Feast because it was like two Thanksgivings,...
Written by Michael Chen
The Teen Advisory Board (TAB) is running Toys for Kids, a toy drive that collects toys for underprivileged children, from Dec. 1 to Dec. 15. The mission of the toy drive is to provide underprivileged children in small, local organizations with gifts for the holidays. TAB has...
Written by Esther Kozakevich
A committee of Gunn students, parents, teachers and administration is currently in a school self-study process to create an action plan for the Western Association of Schools and Conferences (WASC) that will improve the school. The action plan will be submitted to...
Written by Shawna Chen and Klaire Tan
Thirty two days ago, concerns over student mental health peaked when the Palo Alto community learned that junior Cameron Lee committed suicide. Lee’s death came three weeks after the suicide of Gunn alumnus Quinn Gens. While the most immediate question was,...
Written by Esther Kozakevich
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), a committee made up Gunn students, parents, teachers, and admin, have been discussing three potential actions in light of recent events at Gunn. One of the proposed reforms is to limit the number of AP courses at Gunn....
Written by Kathleen Xue
Saturday, Dec. 6 will mark the official opening of the new Mitchell Park Library and Community Center. The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. After four years of construction, the library will finally move from its Cubberly location back to the renovated building...
Written by Michael Chen
The Teen Advisory Board (TAB) will be running Toys for Kids, a toy drive that collects toys for underprivileged children, from Dec. 1 to Dec. 15. The mission of the toy drive is to provide underprivileged children in small, local organizations with gifts for the holidays. The...
Written by Prachi Kale
In an Oct. 20 meeting, the Palo Alto City Council discussed the findings of a consulting firm Hatch Mott McDonald (HMM). The firm released a study which examined the possibility of constructing an open trench for Caltrain in south Palo Alto. According to the Palo Alto City Council...
Written by Michael Chen
The annual fall club food fair has been pushed back due to schedule conflicts. The food fair, usually held in Oct., was rescheduled due to overlap with Homecoming. The new fair date has not yet been decided.
According to Student Activities Director Lisa Hall, in addition to...
Written by Sabrina Chen
A formal proposal of the plan for the construction of a new building is currently being revised and will be sent to the school board during the end of Nov. 2014. According to Principal Denise Herrmann, the building will have two stories with a revised Student Activities Center...
