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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

The Oracle

Onto the next chapter: Students, staff discuss changes in reading habits with the digital age

Onto the next chapter: Students, staff discuss changes in reading habits with the digital age

Yael Gottesman, Lifestyle Editor February 14, 2024

Growing up, many students saw books as portals into new universes and fantastical realms. Novels transported readers to new places such as the enchanting Hogwarts Castle from “Harry Potter” or the magical Camp Half-Blood from “Percy Jackson,” sparking their imagination and developing their comprehension...

Online boom spaces provide community, exposure

Online boom spaces provide community, exposure

Vivian Studdert, Sports Editor March 10, 2022

In the digital age, many may believe that the joys of classical literature have been lost among iPhones and social media. And yet, reality disproves this assumption since nothing screams books like social media in 2022. A niche community of book lovers has established itself on several social media...

The Percy Jackson series

The Percy Jackson series

Katie Lawer, Sports Editor September 22, 2021

When I look back on elementary school and all of the books that I read, “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” by Rick Riordan clearly stands out. The series follows protagonist Percy Jackson, who learns that he is a son of the Greek god, Poseidon and therefore a demigod. Percy and his best friends...

The Magic Tree House series

The Magic Tree House series

Carly Liao, Forum Editor September 22, 2021

Most people can name one book series from elementary school that helped shape their childhood forever. For me, that book series was “Magic Tree House” by Mary Pope Osborne, which follows siblings Jack and Annie through their adventures with a time-traveling tree house. In every book, the tree house...

Shannon Yang

Finding the perfect book: How to pick up a good book for you

Nikki Suzani, Managing Editor September 20, 2019

Stepping into the library can be a daunting experience: the sudden blast of air conditioner, the musty smell of unopened novels and the everlasting silence is enough to overwhelm anyone. Inexperienced readers are the easiest to spot. They wander aimlessly through the bookshelves, reading summary...

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Quick tips to maintain wellness

Nikki Suzani, Managing Editor September 20, 2019

Enjoy Music One of the easiest ways to feel relaxed amid the stress of the school day is to sit back, put headphones in and listen to music until all of your problems fall to the back of your mind. Beyond just listening, playing music and having an outlet to creatively express oneself allows...

Joshua Yang's Book Reviews

Joshua Yang’s Book Reviews

Joshua Yang, Forum Editor September 20, 2019

11/22/63 “11/22/63” hardly fits into the genre Stephen King is most well-known for, yet this long, winding, sci-fi-historical mashup nevertheless showcases King as a versatile author capable of writing more than just horror fiction. “11/22/63” is first framed as a time travel story...

Avid reader learns to make time to appreciate reading

Avid reader learns to make time to appreciate reading

Nikki Suzani, Managing Editor November 9, 2018

The musty smell of old books lingers in the air as exuberant chattering is stifled by a muttered “shhh” from the librarian. I sink into a soft couch, run my finger over the edge of a rough page and turn it. The real world fades away as I enter another world, woven into the printed ink of...

French Teacher Anne Dumontier: French Literature

huangjoy March 30, 2018

Written by Joy Huang Ever since she was young, French teacher Anne Dumontier loved reading and writing. Now, she promotes francophone culture by participating in and leading French book clubs and writing groups. “When you read novels, biographies or essays, you learn about the culture of the characters...

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