The rise of fitness-centered social media, the sheer number of local gyms and the popularity of school athletics have all contributed to the growth of fitness culture among Palo Alto teens. Some students workout together after school, turning their fitness ventures into social gatherings, while others...
Before every high school track and field meet, class of 2022 alumna Sharona Schwab meticulously planned out her dieting regimen: she would load up on meat and protein for four days, switch to whole grains and carbohydrates two days before competing and eat a mix of protein and carbohydrates on the morning...
On Oct. 11, 2019, a bill that mandated high schools to start at 8:30 a.m. or later and middle schools to start at 8:00 a.m. or later was signed into law by governor Gavin Newsom. Although Palo Alto Unified School District (PAUSD) middle schools are in compliance with this new law, Gunn’s schedule...
Written by Eric Epstein
After the first four matches of the season, the girls golf team holds a record of 2-2. “I think our wins were pretty solid,” senior Isha Mohan said. “We stuck with it throughout the matches. Some people were having rough days but they stuck through it, which helped...
Written by Joy Huang
Michael Granville: Cross Country
Following the departure of longtime coach PattiSue Plumer, Michael Granville was hired as the new head coach of the cross country team. “It’s such an honor to have this position,” Granville said. “I look forward to this exalted role...
Written by Nikki Suzani
Within our school, it can often feel like the “win-at-all-costs” mentality transcends the core values we hold, obscuring the purpose of school activities and athletics. Principal Kathleen Laurence aims to change that culture by implementing the InSideOut Initiative...
Written by Ryan Manesh
Although Gunn’s wrestling team has only had six games this season, eagerness is already building within the team to do well. Last year, they placed 4th out of 14 teams at Santa Clara Valley Athletic League with a score of 146.0, only 1-2 wins behind Los Gatos High School,...
Written by Joy Huang
On Aug. 25, female athletes found signs outside of their locker room that read: “Girls’ locker room closed at 5:15 p.m. today for varsity football game.” The Lynbrook football team would be occupying the girls’ locker room, and the female athletes had to take their...
Written by Chelsie Park
Previously junior varsity water polo coach and assistant varsity coach, Peter Olsen is starting his first year as the head coach for boys’ varsity water polo.
Swimming has been an important aspect of Olsen’s life since his childhood, and water polo added a more interesting...
Written by Grace Tramack
Exercising over six hours per day sounds insane, and it is even more ridiculous that this is a reality for some students. Currently, to meet the requirements of an Independent Study (a self directed class in which a student creates a project), a student must play a sport...
Written by Elizabeth Chung
Junior Dana Zhao was a national champion in acrobatic gymnastics, but the road to success was not easy. Chosen to represent the United States for the Acrobatic Gymnastics World Championship her freshman year in Sofia, Bulgaria, Zhao had to go through intense...
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...
