Written by Elinor Aspegren
On the final episode of TV show “Daredevil” season 2, Karen Page writes a column for the “New York Bulletin.” In this column, she writes, “What is it, to be a hero? Look in the mirror and you’ll know.”
I’ve been reading comic books and watching comic-inspired...
Written by Elinor Aspegren
College campuses have created safe spaces for many marginalized groups. Women, sexual assault victims, LGBTQA+ youth and people of color now have a chance to feel protected on campus. In this effort to create acceptance, however, free speech has suffered.
Hate speech,...
Written by Elinor Aspegren
“I’m Sikh, and one of the biggest things that other people see is that we don’t cut our hair,” sophomore field hockey player Simirthi Singh said. “On the field, I have to get ready, because if I have my hair out, it’s going to get tangled somewhere and it’s going...
By Elinor Aspegren
For students interested in exploring biology in a new way, the Anatomy and Physiology Club brings an outlet. The main purpose of the club is to carry out animal dissections. “Gunn Anatomy and Physiology Club is to explore the beauty of life— particularly of anatomy—and...
Written by Elinor Aspegren
The Palo Alto High School (Paly) Rally has been a tradition at Gunn for as long as most students can remember. For many senior boys, it is the best time of the year. This year, however, the best time of the year is no more; the administration decided that the Student...
Written by Elinor Aspegren
Varsity volleyball carved a path to CCS this year, wrapping up its season in the first round of CCS after losing to St. Ignatius High School, coach Craig Bankowski said.
According to Bankowski, the team’s spirit and determina- tion played a significant role in its...
Written by Elinor Aspegren
With over 100 clubs and organizations on Gunn’s campus ranging from Cheese Club to Thespian Club, none offer more of a sense of belonging to its members than the Black Student Union (BSU). Run by senior Menna Mulat and junior Tiazha Jackson, the organization prides itself...
Written by Elinor Aspegren
Published in the November 6, 2015 issue
It’s that time of year again. People are adorning their houses with witches and ghouls and going to Costco or Safeway to buy bite-sized candy bars and spider rings. Toddlers and teens alike are searching for the perfect outfit...
Written By Elinor Aspegren
The Student Executive Council (SEC) announced changes to the Homecoming Court on Sept. 24, which include a new nomination process, the abolishment of king and queen and the exclusion of SEC members from nomination.
According to Student Body President senior Isabelle...
Written by Elinor Aspegren
Published in the September 11, 2015 issue
Senior Helen Foley had only slept five hours the previous night. After a long day of school, she fell asleep in her car for two hours. As soon as she got home, she stayed in her car, too tired to do anything else. This...
Written by Elinor Aspegren
Published in the April 17, 2015 issue
The hallways, courtyard and rooms of the Palo Alto Art Center displayed depictions, expressions and explorations of youth identity from March 20 to April 15 for the program Youth Speaks Out (YSO). These works of art and many...
Written by Elinor Aspegren
Four Gunn High School students are pushing for several ideas of their own, including a plan to bring a wellness program to Gunn called Youth Empowerment Seminar (YES!).
YES! is a program which offers youth practical tools and life skills to manage stress and emotions....
