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...

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 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...