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Palo Alto through the ages

Palo Alto through the ages

Fiona Xiong, Online Editor May 16, 2024

Downtown Palo Alto On July 6, 1925, the historic town of Mayfield —  along with California Avenue — was incorporated into Palo Alto, and the region later became known as Palo Alto’s “second downtown.” Downtown Palo Alto encompasses iconic locations such as the retro Palo Alto Creamery Fountain...

In the Pursuit of Wellness: Wellness Center adapts to feedback, changes

In the Pursuit of Wellness: Wellness Center adapts to feedback, changes

Yueun Hong, Sports Editor May 15, 2024

In 2016, Gunn established the Wellness Center to support students’ mental health. Staffed by mental health professionals and licensed therapists, the center was built at the district community’s urging.  As part of The Oracle’s revived “In Pursuit of Wellness” series, this article focuses...

AI Use in Educational Settings: A Fact-Checked Debate

Sophomores Ruddhra Gupta and Barr Elnekave sit down for an Oracle-mediated debate on the use of AI in educational settings.

How the sausage gets made: The Oracle features food clubs

Sophia Hwangbo and Fiona Xiong May 11, 2024

The Oracle investigates Gunn's food scene through visiting Tea Club, Cooking Club and Bread Appreciation Club.

Leaping Forward: The Oracle dives into Gunn’s spring sports (Part 2)

Victor Dang and Michelle Koo May 11, 2024

In this video feature — the second in a two-part series — Gunn athletes break down their plans for the spring sports season. (See the first part here.)

Leaping Forward: The Oracle dives into Gunn’s spring sports (Part 1)

Charlotte Qian and Vanisha Vig May 11, 2024

In this video feature — the first in a two-part series — Gunn athletes break down their plans for the spring sports season.  

Students leave Gunn following the shelter-in-place mandate.

Breaking News: Hoax calls prompt shelter-in-place mandate on campus

Kaylee Cheng, Amann Mahajan and Violet Tivol April 22, 2024

At 1:58 p.m. today, a message on the intercom instructed students to begin sheltering in place. This mandate lasted for one hour and 48 minutes, eventually lifted by an intercom announcement at 3:46 p.m.  According to the City of Palo Alto Police Calls for Service map, 1:51 p.m. calls reported...

Courtesy of Tiffany Ou-Ponticelli

Gunn jazz bands perform at New Orleans festival

Roy Lao, News Editor March 30, 2024

From Feb. 28 to March 4, Gunn’s jazz bands traveled to New Orleans, Louisiana, to perform at the 54th Annual Loyola University Jazz Ensemble Festival. The students also received feedback from jazz professionals and toured the city. Gunn’s jazz bands include two courses — Jazz Band and Jazz Ensemble...

Photo courtesy of Tiffany Ou-Ponticelli

Gunn Chamber Orchestra takes home wins in New York

Roy Lao, News Editor March 25, 2024

From Feb. 29 to Mar. 4, Gunn’s Chamber Orchestra traveled to New York City to compete in the Orchestra Cup, a national orchestra competition held in Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall. The group won the overall championship, as well as individual awards.  Gunn’s Chamber Orchestra is a 26-person...

Japanese exchange students pose with their Gunn hosts.

Japanese exchange students visit Gunn in Terakoya Program’s second year

Kaylee Cheng, Editor-in-Chief March 22, 2024

From March 16 to March 24, Gunn students hosted 10 students from Japan as part of World Terakoya Program, a Japanese cultural exchange program. The exchange students have been shadowing their Gunn hosts during their school days, as well as visiting local attractions such as San Francisco and Stanford...

Gunn Student Equity Committee holds school year's final training

Gunn Student Equity Committee holds school year’s final training

Ellie Yuan, Social Media Editor March 20, 2024

On Thursday, March 14, Gunn’s Student Equity Committee held the school year’s final racial equity training for its members in the library. 32 students attended the training, which aimed to address concerns about equity on campus. During the meeting, racial equity consultant Dr. Lori A. Watson...

Site-council meeting sees discussion of CAASPP participation, mental health

Site-council meeting sees discussion of CAASPP participation, mental health

Yael Gottesman, Lifestyle Editor March 16, 2024

At Gunn’s March 12 site-council meeting, parents, students, staff and administrators discussed state-mandated testing, mental health surveys, summer homework, AP class rigor and a shift from grade- to mastery-oriented learning. With the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress planned...

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