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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Official Student Newspaper of Henry M. Gunn High School

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BIPOC mental health panel discusses societal racism, social injustice

BIPOC mental health panel discusses societal racism, social injustice

Safina Syed, Features Editor September 29, 2022

During PRIME on Sept. 28, the Student Executive Council (SEC) hosted a panel discussion in the library on Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC) mental health. Featuring speakers like Palo Alto Unified School District (PAUSD) Mental Health and Wellness Supervisor Genavae Dixon, Gunn Mental Health...

Editorial: Taking accountability, moving forward: Gunn, Paly should stress improving inter-school relations to discourage hostility

Editorial: Taking accountability, moving forward: Gunn, Paly should stress improving inter-school relations to discourage hostility

The Oracle Staff September 29, 2022

Consequences of Paly’s Actions On Sept. 20, 2022, Palo Alto High School (Paly) administration announced that their upcoming Homecoming Spirit Week would be scaled back to prevent unsportsmanlike conduct. This curtailment is just one of many repercussions Paly faces as a result of the events of the...

Students learn about wellness initiatives at Gunn

Wellness, Diversity Commissioners host events for Suicide Awareness Month

Lita Sone, Reporter September 28, 2022

Every year in September, mental health organizations advocate for increased awareness and advocacy for those suffering from mental illness in recognition of Suicide Awareness Month. This year, Gunn’s Student Executive Council (SEC) plans to spread more awareness about suicide prevention throughout...

Theater: Tanir Kranz

Theater: Tanir Kranz

Raphael Semeria, Managing Editor September 28, 2022

From comedies to tragedies, over the years, the theater department has showcased student acting through a variety of theatrical work. With the help of senior Student Director Tanir Kranz, the department will perform a rendition of “Translations” written by Brian Friel this fall. Ever since...

New gender neutral locker room opens on campus

New gender neutral locker room opens on campus

Safina Syed, Features Editor September 25, 2022

The new Bow Gym gender neutral locker room became available to students on Sept. 6 after students from the Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA) Club started petitioning for its installation in 2019. The construction began in June 2022 and finished at the start of September. The completed locker room includes...

Students should celebrate Gunn culture

Students should celebrate Gunn culture

Kaitlyn Chen, Lifestyle Editor September 25, 2022

Within seconds of typing “Gunn High School” into Google Search, you’re bound to come across at least one of the following words: “competitive,” “top public school” or “stress.” A couple scrolls further and you’ll likely be bombarded with Gunn’s beyond-average test score statistics,...

Homecoming Week tradition encourages student spirit

Homecoming Week tradition encourages student spirit

Lise Desveaux, Centerfold Editor September 25, 2022

Homecoming begins long before the week itself. My sophomore year, it started the first moment somebody asked me what I was wearing to the dance, which was in the middle of September. After that, homecoming was brought up in every conversation one way or the other. From the endless discussions on what...

SEC

SEC

Michelle Koo, News Editor, Graphics Artist September 25, 2022

The Student Executive Council (SEC) organizes all school events, manages clubs and speaks with students to promote a positive environment at Gunn. Some positions are elected, such as class president and vice president. Other positions are appointed, such as the student body secretary and treasurer. Regardless...

The Oracle: Katie Shih

The Oracle: Katie Shih

Chris Lee, Managing Editor September 25, 2022

  Senior Katie Shih is the Editor-in-Chief of The Oracle and oversees production of the newspaper alongside two managing editors. For each of the newspaper’s nine yearly issues, Shih works to turn story ideas into compelling reads and rough layout sketches into completed pages. “[As] Editor-in-Chief,...

GRT: Anshu Jayaprakash

GRT: Anshu Jayaprakash

Michelle Koo, News Editor, Graphics Artist September 25, 2022

Gunn Robotics Team (GRT) captain senior Anshu Jayaprakash stands in front of 50 students, presenting a workshop about machine basics and deadlines for tasks. GRT Advisor Kristina Granlund-Moyer listens at the side of the classroom, making sure that the class runs smoothly. GRT has an organized leadership...

Humor: How to maximize preps

Humor: How to maximize preps

Victor Dang, News Editor September 25, 2022

Actually Study For those who find bliss in boredom, prep periods are a great time to practice productivity. Unfortunately, this productivity entails doing the DeltaMath that was due two weeks ago or finally bashing out that essay that needs to be turned in next period. By all definitions schoolwork...

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