Official Student Newspaper of Henry M. Gunn High School

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Official Student Newspaper of Henry M. Gunn High School

The Oracle

Official Student Newspaper of Henry M. Gunn High School

The Oracle

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...

graphic by Jocelyn Wang

Con – Should teenagers responsibly experiment with illicit substances to become aware of, familiar with limits?

Charlie Bush, Lifestyle Editor October 4, 2019

Substance use—and illegal activity in general—has been made taboo by our generation and the ones preceding. This stigma causes people to think it is “cool” to use drugs or other substances. In addition to peer pressure, teenagers will indulge in these substances to impress others or “just for...

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...

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