Official Student Newspaper of Henry M. Gunn High School

The Oracle

Official Student Newspaper of Henry M. Gunn High School

The Oracle

Official Student Newspaper of Henry M. Gunn High School

The Oracle

2020 NFL draft happens virtually, sets precedent for future events

2020 NFL draft happens virtually, sets precedent for future events

Calvin Cai, Sports Editor May 25, 2020

The annual National Football League (NFL) draft took place April 23 to 25, despite the circumstances caused by COVID-19. However, teams and prospects were forced to stay home, resulting in a virtual format. Every year, NFL teams get the chance to select the best and brightest athletes in college...

March madness unpredictability results in high viewership levels

March madness unpredictability results in high viewership levels

Calvin Cai, Centerfold Editor March 5, 2020

Building brackets to predict the results of the 64 team National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Men’s Division I basketball tournament, nicknamed March Mad-ness, has become a tradition across the country. With the tournament just around the corner, another contest of surprises and “madness”...

San Francisco 49ers exceed expectations despite Super Bowl loss

San Francisco 49ers exceed expectations despite Super Bowl loss

Calvin Cai, Centerfold February 12, 2020

During this past NFL season, the San Francisco 49ers success has been one of the biggest surprises. Over the last several years, the 49ers have been consistently lackluster, with their last winning season prior to 2019 beingin 2013. After a 4-12 season and finishing second to last in the league...

Battle of the Headphones: Beats Solo3

Calvin Cai, Centerfold Editor October 4, 2019

With the spread of Bluetooth and wireless devices over the  past couple years, a great debate has risen: what type of headphones are the best? Of the many options, the Beats Solo3 Wireless stand out over the competition. Released in 2016, they are the newest model of their line. Though they may seem...

California cracks down on teenage e-cigarette use

Calvin Cai, Centerfold Editor October 4, 2019

This past month, over 500 people across the country, including several teenagers, have been hospitalized due to vaping-related illnesses. Of these patients, eight have died, while many others have been diagnosed with severe, permanent lung diseases. As a result, California Governor Gavin Newsom...

Boys Water Polo Preview

Boys Water Polo Preview

September 20, 2019

The boys varsity water polo team has been preparing hard for their upcoming season. They started the season by winning 17-4 against Half Moon Bay before losing 12-8 to Willow Glen. The team has been optimistic about their upcoming season. The team is captained by seniors Devan Singh and Batu Buyukbezci,...

The Oracles picks on the NBA draft

The Oracle‘s picks on the NBA draft

May 17, 2019

Top Pick: Zion Williamson Ever since Zion Williamson’s junior year in high school, the whole world has known that he would be a top player in the 2019 National Basketball Association (NBA) draft. Williamson, who played for Duke, has drawn comparisons to basketball legends LeBron James and...

Basketball Player Stereotypes

Calvin Cai, Copy Editor March 29, 2019

One of the many stereotypes surrounding basketball is the idea that the sport is mainly for boys and men. “If you see the difference between the crowds at the guys and the girls games, it’s very obvious, and you can see that everyone gravitates towards watching the guys,” girls varsity basketball...

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