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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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Africa

Africa

Dan Honigstein, In-Depth Editor February 24, 2023

In Africa—and especially Kenya—Valentine’s Day is a relatively new holiday, closely modeled after its American and European counterpart, thus rendering celebrations around the continent very similar. According to social studies teacher Arthur Kinyanjui, who was born and raised in Kenya, the country...

Asia

Asia

Michelle Koo, News Editor, Graphics Artist February 24, 2023

In East Asian countries such as Korea, Japan and China, Valentine’s Day is traditionally for women to give male partners or crushes presents. Men reciprocate on Mar. 14, also called White Day. This tradition originated in Japan in 1978, and has spread throughout Asia to Korea, China, Taiwan and Vietnam....

Athletes weigh in on body image issues

Athletes weigh in on body image issues

Carly Liao, Forum Editor February 20, 2023

Before every high school track and field meet, class of 2022 alumna Sharona Schwab meticulously planned out her dieting regimen: she would load up on meat and protein for four days, switch to whole grains and carbohydrates two days before competing and eat a mix of protein and carbohydrates on the morning...

Impactful hip-hop, R&B albums explore black narrative

Impactful hip-hop, R&B albums explore black narrative

Vivian Studdert, Sports Editor February 20, 2023

“Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers” In May 2022, rapper Kendrick Lamar released his fifth studio album “Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers” after years of anticipation. Lamar’s unique and emotional style makes every album a story told through melodies and motifs. For example, in his polemic...

Staffer debunks health, workout myths

Staffer debunks health, workout myths

Charlotte Qian, News Editor February 20, 2023

Myth #1: Weight loss and diets The number one New Year’s resolution is to lose weight, which goes hand in hand with diet culture. In most cases, extreme diets and excessive weight loss do not equate to a “healthier” or “more fit” lifestyle. According to medical center Cleveland Clinic, rapid...

Unexplored courses offer unique learning opportunities

Unexplored courses offer unique learning opportunities

Victor Dang, News Editor February 20, 2023

From Culinary Arts to Interior Design, it may seem like Gunn offers classes about everything under the sun. Just a quick glance at the course guide reinforces this idea and offers an insight into the vast amount of courses. However, as students are naturally inclined to select courses based on reputation,...

Black Artists Elevate Art, Culture

Black Artists Elevate Art, Culture

Lise Desveaux, Centerfold Editor February 20, 2023

Gabe Stone Shayer Gabe Stone Shayer has been dancing almost since he could walk. He began taking classes in his hometown, Philadelphia, at the age of 5. His talent was noticed by The Rock School for Dance Education, where he received a scholarship at the age of 14. He participated in multiple competitions,...

February 2023 Diversity Audit

February 2023 Diversity Audit

The Oracle Staff February 20, 2023
The Oracle February 2023 diversity breakdown.
Elimination winner senior Kyra Xue poses with Cocoa, the plushie she used to stay safe during the game.

Last one standing: Kyra Xue reprises win at Elimination

Amann Mahajan, Editor-in-Chief February 15, 2023

It’s a seemingly innocuous little thing—beady black eyes, downy brown fur, a mere button of a nose. Yet this bear plushie, dubbed Cocoa, has been instrumental in senior Kyra Xue’s back-to-back victories in Gunn’s annual Elimination competition. “It’s my lucky bear,” Xue said. “I’m definitely...

What’s in a name: Mispronunciation of names compromises underlying meaning, traditions

What’s in a name: Mispronunciation of names compromises underlying meaning, traditions

Madison Yue, Features Editor February 13, 2023

As a young kid, Wellness Outreach Worker Rosie (roh-z) Castillo scanned the Disneyland keychains to find her name. But even the happiest place on earth didn’t have a keychain for her. This small yet simple incident is a shared experience among many. A name is much more than a word. It not only is...

Pro: Should racial slurs, language be censored in academic literature?

Pro: Should racial slurs, language be censored in academic literature?

Fiona Xiong, Online Editor February 13, 2023

There has long been a debate over whether or not there is a place for offensive language in academia. While some argue that racial slurs should be left uncensored in academic settings, doing so perpetuates harmful attitudes toward race, causes students to misunderstand the significance of the language...

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