Official Student Newspaper of Henry M. Gunn High School

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Official Student Newspaper of Henry M. Gunn High School

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Is high school football worth the risk of play?

Is high school football worth the risk of play?

Dan Honigstein, In-Depth Editor December 12, 2023

Football is arguably the U.S.’ most beloved sport. Deeply ingrained in the entertainment and sports industries, it has served as a source of identity and history for rural towns and large cities alike. The sport has grown massively since its creation in the 19th century, with widespread participation...

A little goes a long way: Community reflects on benefits, experiences of simple acts of kindness

A little goes a long way: Community reflects on benefits, experiences of simple acts of kindness

Zoe Leontis, Social Media Editor December 12, 2023

Kindness encompasses many qualities, such as generosity, selflessness and empathy. The most important aspect of kindness, however, is giving — whether it’s material gifts or good deeds — without expecting anything in return. According to AP Psychology teacher Warren Collier, kindness has physical...

‘The school knows I need this support’: Gunn Special Education department balances inclusivity with meeting students’ needs

‘The school knows I need this support’: Gunn Special Education department balances inclusivity with meeting students’ needs

Kaitlyn Chen and Fenton Zarlengo December 9, 2023

As of 2021, 1,069 PAUSD students — one in 10 — had physical or cognitive disabilities. Most of these students were part of PAUSD’s Special Education program (also known as SpEd), according to the website Disability Almanac. To ensure students with disabilities receive equitable instruction,...

New issue out now!

New issue out now!

December 7, 2023

New issue out now! Learn about recent developments in Gunn's A- and B-building construction project, take a dive into Gunn's Special Education program, discover Gunn's hip-hop scene and play our first 15x15 crossword at issuu.com/gunnoracle. (check out this link for an online version of our crossword). Have...

New issue out now!

New issue out now!

October 28, 2023

New issue out now! Read about the upcoming ethnic studies course, the current state of the middle-school Reimagining Math initiative and student struggles with substance abuse at issuu.com/gunnoracle. You can also grab a print copy at the Wellness Center, the Student Activities Center, the library or...

School board votes to suspend public comment via Zoom for next three meetings

School board votes to suspend public comment via Zoom for next three meetings

Amann Mahajan, Editor-in-Chief October 20, 2023

During a special meeting on Friday, the PAUSD school board voted 3 to 1 — with member Todd Collins absent — to suspend public commenting on Zoom for the next three meetings. Any extensions of the suspension will require further discussion and another vote. The decision comes as a preventative...

Banned books week: staff shares experiences regarding reading, teaching challenged texts

Banned books week: staff shares experiences regarding reading, teaching challenged texts

In 1982, the first week of October was designated as Banned Books Week. During that year, First Amendment and library activist Judith Krug worked with the Association of American Publishers to bring attention to banned books in America after a surge in the number of challenged works. Since then, every...

Proposed land swap at Cubberley would affect existing students, businesses

Fenton Zarlengo and Eliot O'Connell September 30, 2023

On March 10, the PAUSD school board sent a letter to the Palo Alto City Council proposing the redistribution of land at Cubberley Community Center. In the letter, Board Member Shaunak Dharap outlined a plan in which PAUSD would keep 20 of the 35 total acres at Cubberley for a future high school site,...

New issue out now!

New issue out now!

September 22, 2023

New issue out now! Read about district priorities for the year, Banned Books Week and gender disparities in STEM and humanities classes at issuu.com/gunnoracle. Have questions, comments or story ideas for future issues? Fill out the feedback form at tinyurl.com/OracleSept2023.

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...

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