On Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas’ attack on Israel — which prompted the Israel-Hamas war — had a profound impact on students and staff in PAUSD, necessitating a thoughtful and nuanced response from the district. Instead, as tests were delayed and assignments postponed per Superintendent Dr. Don Austin’s...
“The odds of recovery are against you,” said a former Gunn student, who wished to remain anonymous. “It kills you and everything around you. It’s such a black hole, and it’s hard to find any way out of that. Most people don’t make it to the decision of recovery before they’re in jail or...
In the wake of the Supreme Court’s 2022 overturn of Roe v. Wade, abortion has emerged as a highly contentious topic in the upcoming 2024 presidential election. The issue transcends mere political discourse, digging into deeply ingrained social, religious and ethical beliefs. For some, the abortion...
On June 29, the U.S. Supreme Court ended affirmative action in college admissions, preventing universities from using race as a factor in acceptances. In a 6-3 vote, the court’s conservative-leaning majority overturned precedent in its ruling on Students for Fair Admissions v. President and Fellows...
To engage in Pride Month, students can read books by LGBTQ+ authors or with LGBTQ+ themes.
Over the years, LGBTQ+ literature has navigated changing social tides and legal restrictions. These stories serve to educate readers who do not identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community, as well as provide characters...
Twin Peaks, located at the geographical heart of San Francisco, offers visitors unparalleled panoramic views of the cityscape and a peek at what San Francisco’s hills may have looked like prior to urbanization. On clear days — as rare as they may be in San Francisco — you can spot the Golden Gate...
Point Reyes, located approximately 30 miles north of San Francisco off of Highway 1, offers some of the most spectacular vistas on the West Coast. From the park’s rolling green hills to the rugged California coastline, the scenery is nothing short of breathtaking. The Lighthouse Overlook provides a...
On April 26, students and faculty participated in Denim Day, a campaign that occurs on the last Wednesday of April to spread awareness about sexual assault and victim blaming. Denim Day originated from the overturning of an Italian Supreme Court rape case in which the justices concluded that because...
During the 2016 presidential election, operators of the pizza parlor Comet Ping Pong began receiving threats from right-wing activists who erroneously believed the shop was the center of a pedophile sex ring involving presidential candidate Hillary Clinton and other liberal political elites. On Dec....
