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Athletes’ mentality proves beneficial during competition

gtramack December 6, 2016

Written by Grace Tramack Baseball Hall of Famer Yogi Berra once famously said that “90 percent of the game is half mental.” Athletes spend hours and hours each week looking to improve their physical condition, but as recent studies have shown, what really can separate the good from the great is a...

Seniors Max Pokutta and Michael Lincoln commit to Brown University

Seniors Max Pokutta and Michael Lincoln commit to Brown University

stina0213 December 2, 2016

Written by Stina Chang As the last relay wrapped up, the swim team was only a few inches from taking the lead and winning the championship. Senior Michael Lincoln, swimming the second to last lap, speeds up and secured Gunn’s win. The swim team won the 2016 Central Coast Section Championship, breaking...

Local ski resorts to visit this winter break: Northstar

The Oracle December 2, 2016

Written by Sabrina Chen Fewer than four hours away from Palo Alto, the Northstar Resort is a great place for families to enjoy their winter vacation. For skiers, the resort offers a variety of slopes with 13 beginner trails, 60 intermediate trails and 27 advanced trails. Eight terrain parks and...

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Con: Is the college athletic recruitment process fair?

yangshannon December 2, 2016

Written by Shannon Yang As seniors stress over the uncertainty of their futures, many student athletes have already committed to top-tier universities—because they were recruited. It’s unfair for athletes to reap admissions benefits other students don’t receive. Athletic recruitment...

Pro: Is the college athletic recruitment process fair?

chenganyi December 2, 2016

  Written by Anyi Cheng The first semester of senior year is synonymous with senioritis: steadily sinking grades, cold weather and most of all, college applications. Among the few seniors who aren’t in the college application frenzy are athlete recruits. Every year, competitive athletes...

Teacher-led yoga sessions help promote mindfulness

Teacher-led yoga sessions help promote mindfulness

apan217 December 2, 2016

Written by Ariel Pan Only the sound of deep breathing can be heard as the participants of the student-staff yoga session lie on their backs in the Shavasana pose. e room is dark, and the fairy lights on the ceiling twinkle as English teacher Diane Ichikawa walks around, adjusting hands and shoulders....

Senior Archer Olson commits to UC Berkeley

kayav2 December 2, 2016

Written by Kaya van der Horst After eight years of hard work and training, senior Archer Olson will continue her basketball career on the California Golden Bears women’s basketball team at University of California, Berkeley next year. The team plays in Division I and Olson will be one of the three...

Local ski resorts to visit this winter break: Kirkwood

emmachiao1348 December 2, 2016

Written by Emma Chiao Hidden among mountains and a 40-minute drive south of South Lake Tahoe lies Kirkwood Mountain Resort. Although much smaller and lesser known than resorts such as Squaw Valley or Heavenly, it has its own charm. With over 15 lifts and 86 trails, Kirkwood has a diverse range...

Tips for organizing a ski trip

kayav2 December 2, 2016

Written by Kaya van der Horst 1. Choose a date Plan your trip during a time with lots of snowfall in order to ensure the best winter wonderland experience. Aside from the upcoming winter break, escape to your snowy getaway during the long Martin Luther King Jr. weekend, Jan. 14 to 16, or during...

Sugar Bowl Ski Resort Review

mayarapoport December 2, 2016

Written By: Maya Rapoport Sugar Bowl Ski Resort is a fun resort that offers entertainment for everyone, from veterans  skiers to beginners. It has an average snowfall of 500 inches and a nice balance of groomed and ungroomed runs. Only a three and half hour drive from Palo Alto, it is conveniently...

Senior athletes commit to colleges - Shaunmei Lim: Northwestern University

Senior athletes commit to colleges – Shaunmei Lim: Northwestern University

Elizabeth C December 2, 2016

Written by Elizabeth Chung Senior Shaunmei Lim started diving when she was five years old. “My mom made me start swimming because I was a really chubby baby and she wanted me to lose weight fast,” Lim said. “I was really bad. I was the slowest kid. I just didn’t find it interesting...

Boys Water Polo advances to CCS

Boys Water Polo advances to CCS

seungikshin November 4, 2016

  With a record of 11-0 in league, the boys’ water polo team beat Paly in the Santa Clara Valley Athletic League (SCVAL) championship over the weekend and earned the #2 seed in Division 1 for Central Coast Section (CCS). “It is an exciting time of the year,” Coach Matthew Johnson said, “our...

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