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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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Official Student Newspaper of Henry M. Gunn High School

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Cellphones should be banned in classrooms

Nikki Suzani, Managing Editor November 1, 2019

On June 29, 2007, Apple released the iPhone, sparking a universal technological revolution. According to the Pew Re- search Center, 95% of United States high schoolers have access to a smartphone and, according to the Atlantic, 94% of them use their cellphones in class. Gunn should require...

Illicit Adderall usage raises ethical concerns

Illicit Adderall usage raises ethical concerns

Joshua Yang, Forum Editor December 7, 2018

The misuse of Adderall, a stimulant primarily intended to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), is known to be an illicit way through which students try to succeed academically. Adderall is normally reserved to increase focus and attention in those with ADHD, and it is not an over-the-counter...

Graphic by Elizabeth Zu

Cheating culture: an in-depth look at dishonesty on campus

The Oracle December 4, 2015

Written by Shawna Chen and Janet Wang It’s test day. You’re sitting at your desk, nervously tapping your pencil. You’ve prepared to the best of your ability, but your anxiety increases as you open the test booklet. One problem in particular is worth a lot of points, but you don’t know how to...

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