Thousands of athletes from different countries congregate in the Summer Olympics, an event that occurs every four years. The Olympic Games are the fabled pinnacle of athletics that most cannot even dream of reaching. However, for badminton player senior Allison Lee, competing in the Olympics could very...
Some people like to collect comic books, old coins or even buttons. But very few are collectors like junior Jerry Wang, who is in possession of around 200 cacti plants, ranging in size from a few inches to four feet tall. Wang’s first cactus came from a friend who moved away in 2012, and it serves...
“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that,” school board candidate Nicole Chiu-Wang said, quoting Martin Luther King Jr.. “Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.”
These words kicked off Sunday’s community rally, which took place in King Plaza and lasted from...
The Advanced Placement (AP) English Literature and Composition course focuses on reading, writing and analysis in literature for students in their senior year. The exam involves a multiple choice section and a free response section. According to AP Literature teacher Diane Ichikawa, various skills are...
Michael Zhang, Lifestyle Editor
• September 30, 2022
On Thursday Sept. 29, the Gunn Robotics Team (GRT) revealed the results of their wheelchair project, a creation that has been in the works since 2020. The team was originally contacted during distance learning by the support team of Palo Alto Unified School District (PAUSD) elementary schooler Joel Vasquez,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
