At three years old, senior Sanjana Rao loved watching rerun episodes of “Star Trek” and the endless possibilities each episode presented. “‘Star Trek’ gave me hope as a little kid,” Rao said. “It was the world I wanted to live in. A world where you don’t have barriers.”
Rao has around...
Before she starts playing the guzheng, junior Hannah Qiu closes her eyes to encompass herself in the mindset of the composer.
For Qiu, playing the guzheng—a 21-stringed traditional Chinese instrument—isn’t solely about mastering the technique, but about connecting with her Chinese culture and...
Singer-songwriter sophomore Mariam Kubursi began singing when she was three years old. She quickly found a passion for it and started writing her own lyrics during the early stages of the pandemic.
On most occasions, the lyrics come randomly to Kubursi while washing the dishes or even in the middle...
Sophia Stern, Business Manager, Social Media Editor
• December 10, 2021
Senior Anna Toksvig is constantly scanning Gunn’s campus, searching for students in cool vintage pieces or funky accessories to feature on the Instagram account @gunnstylewatch. Gunn Style Watch was founded in 2017 by former Gunn student Dajiana Huang with the purpose of showcasing students’ unique...
Senior Jimmy Farley got his first tattoo on his 18th birthday earlier this March. His scripture tattoo on his bicep reads: “There are always flowers for those who want tosee them.”
Farley had thought about getting a tattoo for a couple years prior, and he used that time to decide what...
Since 2011, the “Youth Speaks Out” (YSO) Exhibition has featured Palo Alto teen artists and photographers with creative minds and messages. This past Friday, March 25, was the grand opening of this year's exhibit. Students answered the prompt, “What it’s like to be me,” through anonymous paintings,...
Written by Kaya van der Horst
For junior Nikki Verhulp, the definition of family extends beyond blood-relations. Although she may strongly resemble her mom, Verhulp actually has no genetic connection with her—she was adopted from an orphanage in Dianbai, China when she was 11 months old. “I was...
Written by Emma Chiao
For senior Ze’ev Yehuda, yo-yos aren’t just a toy—they are a way to meet new people. The inspiration to start yo-yoing came from an unexpected source after Yehuda moved to California. “I started doing my own laundry at around the same age. That’s probably...
Titan Broadcast Network (TBN) sent a reporter to take a peek at what we do. Watch the video to learn more about how we work.
Directed and produced by TBN.
Written by Stina Chang
Sophomore Emily Mo has been a competitive table tennis player for four years. She competed in the finals at the 2014 U.S. Open and trained in China this summer.
The Oracle: When/How did you start playing table tennis?
Emily Mo: I started playing since I was in the sixth...
