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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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Social media can induce feelings of missing out

Social media can induce feelings of missing out

The Oracle March 20, 2015

By Erica Watkins Walking through the hallways alone, I look at my phone and scroll through a Twitter feed I checked ten minutes ago. I would rather look like I have something to do on my phone, than look a passing stranger in the eyes. Being alone has become uncomfortable. My hallway strategy to avoid...

College decorations should be banned on graduation caps: con

College decorations should be banned on graduation caps: con

The Oracle March 20, 2015

Written by Erica Watkins Graduation day is supposed to be a day of celebration and memories, not a day of debate and controversy. The argument of whether or not seniors should be able to decorate their graduation caps hurts all sides involved. With that said, it would be inappropriate to prohibit seniors...

The Oracle staffer gives advice on coping with a  relative’s cancer

The Oracle staffer gives advice on coping with a relative’s cancer

The Oracle March 11, 2015

Written by Erica Watkins  Cancer sucks, and cancer is stupid. Despite the fact that I wouldn’t wish cancer upon anyone, having a sister who had cancer has proved to me that cancer teaches us much more about life than it does about death. Living with a family member who has experienced cancer has...

Why do we shave? Social norms examined

Why do we shave? Social norms examined

The Oracle November 19, 2014

By Erica Watkins In Missy Elliott’s song “Work It,” she sings about the importance of shaving her pubic hair in order to be with her significant other. This and other popular songs bring up the societal pressure to shave. With “No Shave November” in full force, I ask the question: Why is...

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