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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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Music Vs Morals: Con

Music Vs Morals: Con

ryanmanesh March 6, 2018

Written By Ryan Manesh Music has a large influence on the world, but a lot of the time the music isn’t the only thing that influences listeners: the artists themselves do as well. Artists have grown to be role models for many of their listeners. Many people, however, tend to believe that this influence...

Art students paint mural for custodial staff

Art students paint mural for custodial staff

kristenyee00 February 2, 2018

Written by Kristen Yee Art students have started painting a mural on the custodial office after the idea was proposed by art teacher Deanna Messinger last semester. The inspiration for the project came to Messinger when she parked her car by the custodial sheds every morning. She saw how unpleasant...

Artist of the Month Q&A: junior Clarissa Daniel

Artist of the Month Q&A: junior Clarissa Daniel

chelsiepark March 3, 2017

Compiled by Chelsie Park How did you get into sculpting? I've been drawing for at least as long as I can remember. My parents took me to a lot of museums, so I got started there. I still go to art museums to get inspiration. Seeing master artists’ work is always a great way for me to come up...

Senior reduces makeup use, nurtures self-empowerment

Helen Nguyen December 2, 2016

Written by Helen Nguyen, News Editor I woke up with a jolt. Senior year has taught me that when I sleep late, I wake up even later. “Shoot,” I thought, “I need to get going.” Chugging water, I wolfed down a bowl of oatmeal, then proceeded to rush into the bathroom. It was 7:45 a.m. and I needed...

Graphic by Joanne Lee

Aesthetics in athletics: Gymnastics

evalynl March 14, 2016

Written by Evalyn Li As they tumble through the air, gymnasts trust their bodies to follow muscle memory, allowing them to immerse themselves in their artistry. Harnessing their strength, gymnasts incorporate various artistic elements into specific events such as the balance beam and floor. Gymnastics...

Teen Arts Council provides platform for young artists

Teen Arts Council provides platform for young artists

katierrussell January 29, 2016

Written by Katie Russell The Teen Arts Council (TAC), an organization to support and strengthen the local community of young artists, will host an event called the Point B Poetry Jam on Jan. 29 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Palo Alto Children’s Theatre. The TAC regularly puts on similar events, including...

Courtesy of Jady Tian

Palo Alto students hold teen photography fundraiser event

The Oracle October 31, 2015

Written by Evalyn Li The “Eyes” fundraiser was held at the Mitchell Park Library on Oct. 18. It displayed and sold Paly and Gunn students’ works as well as those of a local professional photographer. The event raised around $900, which will be donated to a Tibet based non-profit school for blind...

National Art Honor Society hosts annual Chalk Art Challenge

National Art Honor Society hosts annual Chalk Art Challenge

The Oracle October 6, 2015

Written by Evalyn Li The National Art Honor Society (NAHS) is hosting the Chalk Art Challenge during Not In Our Schools Week. “The goal of [the Chalk Art Challenge] is to spread positivity around campus," club President senior Avni Joshi said. “You get into a group of a couple people, you plan...

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