Navigating the internet at an impressionable age, high school students are trying to build an accurate understanding of the world and achieve their goals while rowing against the current of misinformation. From consuming fake news to impetuously adhering to advice, youth are often blindsided by the eye-catching,...

Social media has immense power—to inform and to connect. But when used irresponsibly, it also has the power to deceive and divide. The polarization fueled by algorithm-driven content, the rampant spread of misinformation, and the violent real-world consequences of online extremism all point to the...

The typical four-year college degree is often regarded as the only path to success, putting an immense amount of pressure upon students to stick to the traditional route for post-secondary education. This norm stems from the fact that attending a four-year college is associated with career success. However,...

The second phase of Gunn’s ongoing three-year modernization project has begun with a reprogram of the K-building, which will include the addition of two new science labs set to open by December of the 2025-26 school year, according to Senior Construction Project Manager Mohammed Sedqi. In addition,...

Two or three times a week, a little before 8 p.m., a navy blue Toyota Sienna pulls into the parking lot of the Bay Area’s only tricking gym: Loopkicks. Senior Taita Nakayama is driving and his brother, freshman Keita Nakayama, is riding shotgun. Along with other trickers from all over the Bay Area,...

In his sophomore year, senior Jaya Urrutia participated in cross country as a transgender male athlete. Although he preferred to compete alongside his fellow male runners, he was slotted in the girls’ division instead due to being assigned female at birth. Urrutia would have, given the courage to do...

The suspense of walking through a haunted house and not knowing what will pop out at you might make snakes wriggle in your stomach and send jolts of adrenaline down your spine. As October nights stretch longer and the anticipation of a full moon arises, the cast of Halloween characters can include rats,...

Male bodies have been the blueprint for sports technology and equipment throughout history, from cleats to sports supplements. Women, on the other hand, often need to use scaled-down versions of the men’s gear instead of equipment designed specifically for their bodies. These inadequate modifications...

When I was younger, I played soccer until I realized that I was more excited to play against my opponents from a distance. I started prioritizing tennis instead, feeling more confident because I was a good 30 feet or more away from my opponent. Playing lacrosse felt similar to that old feeling of being...

Bay Area support — ranging from donations, awareness efforts, and Palo Alto firefighters battling the flames — is helping families displaced by the wildfires that engulfed Los Angeles in January and February. According to KQED, there were 90 Bay Area fire departments helping to fight the crisis. At...

Throughout February, the Student Executive Council, social studies classes, and History Club hosted events and engaged in discussions to celebrate Black History Month. This annual observance month honors the achievements and contributions of Black Americans in United States history. Before BHM was officially...

On Monday, Feb. 10, the Department of Government Efficiency—established by President Donald Trump with one of its goals focused on reducing federal spending and the national debt—announced that it had cut 89 Department of Education contracts, worth a total of $881 million. On the same day, the department...