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The Oracle

Official Student Newspaper of Henry M. Gunn High School

The Oracle

Official Student Newspaper of Henry M. Gunn High School

The Oracle

Looking on the bright side: community and neighborhood

Angela Wong, News Editor May 22, 2020

Our current shelter-in-place order, which has infiltrated seemingly every corner of our lives, is undoubtedly a stressor that has caused much financial and mental anguish. This does not necessarily mean that we’re alone. In fact, now more than ever, the local Palo Alto community has come together to...

Shelter-in-place brings student a new appreciation for exercise

Angela Wong, News Editor May 22, 2020

It’s true, folks: the shelter-in-place order is among us, and there are only so many Netflix shows to binge-watch, sugar cookies to bake and Schoology updates to peruse. Luckily for us, though, spring is also upon us, and with it brings warm weather, cool breezes and excellent opportunities to exercise....

Wildlife roams campus, local community: Seagulls

Angela Wong, News Editor April 5, 2020

I still remember the first time I saw a seagull. It was a rainy afternoon, and I—an exhausted sophomore—trudged past loud construction sites and whirring golf carts until a small but swift shadow sprawled on the pavement caught my eye. ‘Twas a plane! ‘Twas Superman! No, ‘twas not. It was...

Decade in Review: News

Decade in Review: News

Angela Wong, News Editor December 6, 2019

Xi Jinping elected president of China (2012): Xi Jinping, the son of a revolutionary veteran, was appointed to the Communist Party’s top post as president of China. Pope Benedict resigns (2013): Pope Benedict XVI became the first pope to resign since Gregory XII almost 600 years ago....

Remake vs. Original: "The Karate Kid"

Remake vs. Original: “The Karate Kid”

Angela Wong, News Editor November 1, 2019

In “The Karate Kid” (1984), Daniel LaRusso (played by Ralph Macchio) kept audiences at the edge of their seats as his momentous crane kick led the young martial artist to victory. Audiences were able to relive the somewhat nostalgic magic of karate kicks and roaring cheers from the crowd...

Melissa Ding

Battle of the Headphones: Earbuds

Angela Wong, News Editor October 4, 2019

Wired earbuds are held to a high standard due to their durability, cheap prices and overall convenience. For the average high-schooler, earbuds are an everyday tool. However, they should not be weighed down with the hefty price tag of wireless devices. While wired earphones are certainly the “older”...

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