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Body image: athletes struggle with eating disorders, dysmorphia

Body image: athletes struggle with eating disorders, dysmorphia

The Oracle February 19, 2016

Written by Shagun Khare and Grace Ding When sophomore Jojo Qi began dancing in elementary school, it was a form of art. The stage was her canvas and she was the paintbrush, decorating the blank slate with intricate pivots and vibrant pirouettes. But as the paintings on her stage developed through...

Winter Sports Look to CCS: Boys’ Basketball

Alex Dersh February 19, 2016

Written by Alex Dersh The boys are off to a strong season, winning their first two tournaments and proving its mettle with a victory over rival Palo Alto. Junior Sahib Gill felt that the tournaments against Los Gatos and Prospect were highlights of the season and boosted the team’s morale....

February sports updates: Wrestling

jackmallery February 19, 2016

Written by Jack Mallery Coached by Chris Horpel, former Stanford varsity wrestling coach, the wrestling team has had an impressive season so far. The team is 4-2 overall in dual meets and 1-2 in league, with losses to Wilcox and Fremont. Wrestling may be an individual sport, but all the competitors...

Graphic by Elizabeth Zu

Super Bowl party food recipes

jackmallery February 1, 2016

Compiled by Jack Mallery Lime Guacamole 1/2 cup minced white onion 3 ripe and chopped avocados 1 jalapeno chile (seeds and ribs removed), minced 1 tomato, seeded and diced 1/4 cup chopped fresh, cilantro 2 to 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice Coarse salt Tortilla chips for...

Get to know the biggest superfans at Gunn: Ben Roake

Get to know the biggest superfans at Gunn: Ben Roake

samueltse27 February 1, 2016

Written by Samuel Tse Who: Senior Ben Roake Sport: Baseball Team: Seattle Mariners The Oracle: When did you become a fan? Ben Roake: I became a fan when Ichiro Suzuki became a member of the Seattle Mariners in 2001. I was about five years old at the time. My Japanese side of the family are big...

Graphic by Elizabeth Zu

Three Super Bowl commercials to look forward to

jackmallery February 1, 2016

Written by Jack Mallery Taco Bell: In 2013, this fast food restaurant produced an ad featuring elderly people defying stereotypes and partying for a night out that ended with a Taco Bell run. This year, Taco Bell plans to reveal a mystery Super Bowl product. Doritos: Previously, Doritos...

Junior Josh Radin and dad Jon pose at a baseball game in 2006. Courtesy of Josh Radin.

Students, parents bond through their love for athletics: The Radins

yangshannon January 30, 2016

Written by Shannon Yang Ever since junior Josh Radin was four years old, he has practiced sports with his father, Jon Radin. “Basically every sport that I ever started, he was my first coach and helped me get the fundamentals of the game,” Josh said of his father, who coached his sports teams...

Concussions impact athletes’ play, wellness: coaches, players share perspectives on effects, stigma

timsun2 January 29, 2016

Written by Paulo Frank and Tim Sun In the athletic world, injuries are often viewed as a major problem. Due to its inherent physicality and hard head-on-head hits, football is always associated with concussions as an area of concern. Recently, due to movies like “Concussion,” the retirement of high-profile...

Football fan wrestles with head versus heart

Alex Dersh January 29, 2016

Written by Alex Dersh Mike Webster, center, aged 50. Terry Long, offensive lineman, aged 45. Justin Strzelczyk, offensive tackle, aged 36. Andre Waters, safety, aged 44. All four of these men were celebrated NFL football players on the Pittsburgh Steelers; all four of their lives spiraled...

Biggest Superfans at Gunn: Vishal Bomdica

myhappinesswalk January 29, 2016

Written by Lisa Hao WHO: SENIOR VISHAL BOMDICA SPORT: BASKETBALL TEAM: GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS The Oracle: When’s the first time you knew about the Warriors? Vishal Bomdica: I probably knew about them throughout my life because I grew up in the Bay Area, but I didn’t really start watching them...

Coaches, students reflect on team relationships

kddubey December 7, 2015

In competitive athletic competitions, the scores, records and player statistics often mask the people behind those numbers. Team relations—or the ways athletes and coaches interact with each other—play a key role in success of the group and its individuals. Athletes and coaches alike believe that...

Gym Class Heroes: Spin Class

pkale99 December 6, 2015

Written by Prachi Kale When I signed up for the spin class, I thought I knew what to expect. I had taken a few spin classes before, and most of them had similar environments and similar styles of workout routines. While this class did have both the classic peppy instructor and the spandex-clad middle-aged...

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