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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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Santa Clara County takes next steps with teacher housing project

Santa Clara County takes next steps with teacher housing project

Elisa Moraes-Liu, News Editor November 1, 2019

The proposed Santa Clara County teacher housing project was given a funding boost after a $25 million donation from Facebook on Oct. 17. The project was proposed in Jan. 2018 by the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors President Joe Simitian and aims to provide workforce housing for teachers...

Which tech company produces the better smartphone? Android

Elisa Moraes-Liu, News Editor October 4, 2019

While everyone has been posting about the new features of the iPhone 11, the Samsung S10e has possessed these elements for months. The new iPhone promoted aspects such as a wide-angle camera and night mode, which have been signature to Samsung phones for a while, and Apple has only now begun adopting...

Netflix, Hulu or Amazon Prime? Three of the biggest streaming services compete for viewership: Prime Video

Elisa Moraes-Liu, News Editor September 20, 2019

By now, we all know that Amazon has essentially taken over the world. Many rely on shipments of practically everything from this multi-billion dollar company. However, when we think of Amazon, we often neglect to pay attention to their Prime Video service; it provides an easy-to-use,affordable...

“New Clothes”Facebook group requires policy reform

Elisa Moraes-Liu, News Editor May 17, 2019

The New Clothes Facebook group is a forum where Gunn stu- dents are able to conveniently buy and sell used clothes. However, there are cons to the large cloth- ing platform. Many sellers have a “no-try- on” policy, and buyers are often unaware of the quality and size of their purchase...

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Healthy sleeping habits prove crucial to successful lifestyle

Elisa Moraes-Liu, News Editor May 17, 2019

Written by Elisa Moraes-Liu My parents have always tried and failed to enforce strict bedtimes for me. Their strategies have ranged from confiscation of electronic devices to internet removal at 11 p.m. However, these tactics have not always been successful. As I write this, it is almost...

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Fans compete over superhero franchises: Marvel

Elisa Moraes-Liu, News Editor May 17, 2019

Written By Elisa Moraes-Liu Unless you’ve been adrift in space like Tony Stark at the beginning of the film, you’ve probably heard of “Avengers: Endgame.” The movie brought together dozens of characters and Easter eggs developed throughout the complex storylines of the prior 22 films....

Commuters clash: car-biker conflicts spark frustration

Commuters clash: car-biker conflicts spark frustration

Elisa Moraes-Liu, News Editor November 9, 2018

Bike safety and transportation have been long-time points of contention for Palo Alto residents and commuters. The City of Palo Alto has spearheaded several initiatives to monitor traffic and increase transportation safety throughout the years, dating back to the creation of its first bike...

49 Gunn students and staff members donated blood at the October 12 blood drive

YCS-I hosts blood drive in library

Elisa Moraes-Liu, News Editor October 12, 2018

Written by Elisa Moraes-Liu On Friday, Oct. 12, the Youth Community Service-Interact (YCS-I) Club hosted a blood drive in the library in partnership with the Stanford Blood Center. Sixteen- and 17-year-old students could donate blood with a signed parental consent form, while 18-year-olds were allowed...

League of Women Voter holds registration drive at Gunn

Elisa Moraes-Liu, News Editor October 9, 2018

By Elisa Moraes-Liu On Sept. 25 the League of Women Voters (LWV) held a voter registration drive at Gunn to celebrate National Voting Day and prepare students for the upcoming school board and midterm elections. Students over the age 18 were able to register to vote, and those over 16 were able to...

District currently seeking to hire in-house lawyer

Elisa Moraes-Liu, News Editor October 9, 2018

By Elisa Moraes-Liu The Palo Alto Unified School District (PAUSD) School Board voted in favor of moving forward with the hiring of a General Counsel during the Sept. 25 board meeting. The board previously approved the General Counsel posi- tion in 2015, but did not move forward with the hiring...

PAUSD school board candidates begin campaign process

PAUSD school board candidates begin campaign process

Elisa Moraes-Liu, News Editor September 7, 2018

Written by Elisa Moraes-Liu In the past few months, six candidates have declared candidacy for the Palo Alto Unified School District (PAUSD) Board of Education elections. The PAUSD school board has five members who are elected by the public every four years. Elections occur on even years,...

Bottle Battle: Contenders aim to splash competition out of water

Bottle Battle: Contenders aim to splash competition out of water

Elisa Moraes-Liu, News Editor September 7, 2018

Written by Elisa Moraes Liu Hydro Flasks are by far the most popular water bottle at Gunn. These customizable bottles come in over seven different sizes and a variety of different designs that you can mix-and-match on your bottle. Many people also choose to make their bottle their own by covering...

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