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Official Student Newspaper of Henry M. Gunn High School

The Oracle

Official Student Newspaper of Henry M. Gunn High School

The Oracle

Spring sports race through the start of their season: Girls’ Lacrosse

Spring sports race through the start of their season: Girls’ Lacrosse

evalynl March 31, 2017

Written by Evalyn Li With a current record of 8-2 wins to loses, the girls’ lacrosse team seeks greater challenge. Senior co-captain Janis Iourovitski smiled as she talked about the back-and-forth throughout the game against Los Gatos at their home field. After winning by one point, co-...

AB 165: State assembly bill proposes warrantless searches of students

AB 165: State assembly bill proposes warrantless searches of students

andrewz8642 March 3, 2017

Written by Evalyn Li and Andrew Zhao Proposed by Assistant Majority Leader Jim Cooper of District 9, California State Assembly Bill 165 (AB 165) would exempt local educational agencies from the two-year-old California Electronic Communications Privacy Act (CalECPA). CalECPA says government entities must...

A New Hope for Buena Vista: Residents optimistic about Buena Vista preservation

A New Hope for Buena Vista: Residents optimistic about Buena Vista preservation

secret0556 February 3, 2017

Written by Evalyn Li and Ayala Tzadikario In 2012, the owner of the Buena Vista Mobile Home, the Jisser family, submitted an application for the closure of the property. is past December, the Santa Clara County Superior Court rejected the application and the Housing Authority of the County...

Palo Alto Art Center Teen Takeover

evalynl December 2, 2016

  Written by Evalyn Li The Art Center plans to host its second Takeover: Teen Creativity Party, a night for students interested in art and looking for creative outlets. This event is made by and for local teenagers. Students may provide their thoughts, gain leadership skills and earn community...

Unique gifts for the holidays

evalynl December 2, 2016

Written by Evalyn Li For the health nut: Whether they’re in it for the smoothie or health, a gym membership can only make them stronger (literally). Perhaps this is the gift that truly keeps giving by also dragging the gift giver onto the path to fitness. For the adventure seeker: Feeling...

School Board Candidate: Heidi Emberling

evalynl November 4, 2016

  Written by Evalyn Li Palo Alto Unified School Board of Education President Heidi Emberling is running with the goal of raising the level of attention paid to social and emotional health of students as well as academic excellence."I want to make sure students know there are many different...

"Yes" on Prop 64, Adult Use of Marijuana Act benefits state

“Yes” on Prop 64, Adult Use of Marijuana Act benefits state

evalynl November 4, 2016

Written by Evalyn Li On Nov. 8, citizens have the opportunity to vote on the legalization of marijuana in California. Specifically, Proposition (Prop) 64 legalizes the recreational use and sale of marijuana for people 21 and over. The benefits of voting yes on Prop 64 outweigh its costs;...

Interim Wellness Center offers students new ways to relieve stress

gtramack September 9, 2016

Written by Grace Tramack and Evalyn Li  The Wellness Center has opened this year on campus to offer different resources for students, promote mental health and create a comfortable environment in which students can go for help or destress. Some of the resources at the new center include a lounge...

Waffles vs. Pancakes: Pancakes

evalynl September 9, 2016

Written by Evalyn Li The pancake is superior to the waffle not only because it is a compound word but also due to the myriad of possibilities you find when you select this appetizing breakfast item. Days of routine actions have ended: fold them, season them or stack them, pancakes are versatile...

5 hacks for efficient packing

evalynl May 20, 2016

Compiled by Evalyn Li 1. Roll, don’t fold Rolling your clothes prevents wrinkles and saves suitcase space. You will be able to pack more. It also prevents you from having to dig to reach that one shirt you packed at the bot- tom of your suitcase.   2. Repurpose shower caps You...

Palo Alto adopts greenhouse gas reduction goals

evalynl May 20, 2016

Written by Evalyn Li On April 18 the Palo Alto City Council adopted the goal of an 80 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 as a part of its Sustainability and Climate Action Plan. Mayor Patrick Burt said that further details of the plan will be discussed in future City...

Fashion industry impacts environment, wallet

evalynl April 15, 2016

Written by Evalyn Li The impact of fashion is tremendous. While it is an attractive industry in both a literal and figurative sense, the journey from material to product has echoing environmental and social consequences. Fashion is one of the most polluting industries in the world. Just...

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