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

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

Yael Gottesman, Reporter 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...

School-board meeting sees discussion of wellness, PAUSD Promise, Local Control and Accountability Plan

Claire Jittipun, Reporter March 12, 2024

Feb. 27’s school-board meeting addressed the student death at Gunn and provided information concerning student wellness measures on campus. Updates were also given on initiatives such as the PAUSD Promise and the Local Control and Accountability Plan.  Board President Jesse Ladomirak opened the...

Students gather in their SELF classroom for a Friday lesson.

In the Pursuit of Wellness: The Oracle investigates efficacy of SELF

Fiona Xiong, Online Editor March 5, 2024

In 2017, Gunn implemented the Social-Emotional Literacy and Functionality program in response to growing concerns about student mental health on campus and new California social-emotional learning standards. This program is the first of the wellness initiatives The Oracle will be investigating in...

Students provide perspectives on mental health, wellness at Listening Session

Students provide perspectives on mental health, wellness at Listening Session

Sylvie Nguyen and Eanam Maor March 3, 2024

On Feb. 27, during an extended lunch in the library, Gunn administrators hosted a Listening Session to allow students to voice their perspectives on Gunn’s wellness initiatives and student mental health in the aftermath of Feb. 20’s student death.  Tables seating six to seven students were...

Road to victory: Sophomore Liam Wong reflects on Elimination win

Road to victory: Sophomore Liam Wong reflects on Elimination win

Kaitlyn Chen, Lifestyle Editor March 3, 2024

From sprinting across campus, to wearing a wig around school, to camping outside targets’ classrooms until the bell rang, sophomore Liam Wong competed fiercely in this year’s Elimination. With 15 eliminations, Wong became the 2024 champion after the game’s conclusion on Feb. 20. The victory...

Breaking News: Students skip SELF, Study Hall to participate in walkout

Breaking News: Students skip SELF, Study Hall to participate in walkout

Amann Mahajan, Kaylee Cheng and Fenton Zarlengo February 23, 2024

On Friday, Feb. 23, students skipped SELF and Study Hall to participate in a walkout, gathering on the football field to discuss student mental health in the aftermath of Tuesday’s student death.  During the meeting, student organizers freshman Aya Gurevich and sophomore Milcah Morrison directed...

Behind the Print: Staffers explain ins and outs of The Oracle

Chloe Wu and Victor Peng February 17, 2024

Take a behind-the-scenes look at The Oracle through this short video, shot and edited by two of The Oracle’s photographers.

Gunn basketball senior night ends in altercation after overtime win

Gunn basketball senior night ends in altercation after overtime win

Amann Mahajan, Editor-in-Chief February 15, 2024

On Feb. 13, an altercation between adult spectators began after Gunn’s senior-night varsity boys basketball game against Wilcox High School.  According to the Palo Alto Police Department, the initial incident occurred between Gunn students and the Wilcox basketball team. Several Gunn parents and...

Photo courtesy of Courtney Carlomagno

AVID, College Pathways students visit University of California, Santa Cruz

Sylvie Nguyen, Business Manager February 11, 2024

On Jan. 24, students from the Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) class and College Pathways programs embarked on a full-day trip to the University of California, Santa Cruz to immerse themselves in a college environment. Assistant Principal Courtney Carlomagno, counselors Myesha Dickson...

The Oracles Inside Practice Series: Boys Soccer

The Oracle’s ‘Inside Practice’ Series: Boys Soccer

Katie LaWer, Vivian Studdert and Kelvin Xu February 11, 2024

Check out the video above for the fourth installment of The Oracle's "Inside Practice" series, in which Gunn athletes give behind-the-scenes tours of their daily training. Click here to see the first installment.

The Oracles Inside Practice Series: Girls Basketball

The Oracle’s ‘Inside Practice’ Series: Girls Basketball

Katie LaWer and Vivian Studdert February 4, 2024

Check out the video above for the third installment of The Oracle's “Inside Practice” series, in which Gunn athletes give behind-the-scenes tours of their daily training.

The Oracles Inside Practice Series: Girls Soccer

The Oracle’s ‘Inside Practice’ Series: Girls Soccer

Katie LaWer, Vivian Studdert and Kelvin Xu January 26, 2024

Check out the video above for the second installment of The Oracle's "Inside Practice" series, in which Gunn athletes give behind-the-scenes tours of their daily training. Click here to see the first installment.

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