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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Female students weightlift to defy stereotypes, improve health

Female students weightlift to defy stereotypes, improve health

Mia Knezevic, Forum Editor, Photo Editor and Oracle-SEC Liaison December 3, 2021

In the media, the ideal body type for women has traditionally been portrayed as “thin.” The depicted clothing size has always been a size 0 or 2, with brands advertising “fat-slimming” products and lots of cardio exercise to achieve a lean figure. In recent years, however, a handful of women—including...

Senior reduces makeup use, nurtures self-empowerment

Helen Nguyen December 2, 2016

Written by Helen Nguyen, News Editor I woke up with a jolt. Senior year has taught me that when I sleep late, I wake up even later. “Shoot,” I thought, “I need to get going.” Chugging water, I wolfed down a bowl of oatmeal, then proceeded to rush into the bathroom. It was 7:45 a.m. and I needed...

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