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The Oracle

Official Student Newspaper of Henry M. Gunn High School

The Oracle

Official Student Newspaper of Henry M. Gunn High School

The Oracle

Staffer tries zero food waste

Staffer tries zero food waste

bridgettegong March 3, 2017

Written by Bridgette Gong Let’s take a moment to address food waste—half a plate of pasta which nobody had any room for, or how about that untouched tub of yogurt that had to be thrown out? Food waste is considered to be any food that is discarded or left uneaten, and it is a pressing environmental...

Doordash Review

Doordash Review

bridgettegong December 2, 2016

Bridgette Gong Are you someone who always craves food? Especially someone who always craves food but can’t drive yet? If so, Doordash just might be the perfect app for you. With Doordash, all your have to do is enter  your card information and order food from a huge variety of food stores. Better...

Food services: Lisa Mahpour reflects on her time at Gunn

mayarapoport October 11, 2016

Written by Maya Rapoport Lisa Mahpour, a member of the kitchen staff, has worked for Gunn for nine years. She greatly enjoys her job in the cafeteria. As part of the kitchen staff, Mahpour is in charge of making some of the main entrees. “Everyday is a challenge,” Mahpour said. “There is always...

Food fight: Waffles

deianah September 9, 2016

Written by Deiana Hristov Call me “Eggo-tistical”, but in the breakfast world, waffles reign supreme. Compared to the waffle, the flaccid, weak pancake crumbles into a soggy mess. Why? Well, for one, it’s a texture thing. Think of a waffle, which consists of a perfect marriage between a soft,...

New, up-and-coming eateries come to Palo Alto

New, up-and-coming eateries come to Palo Alto

jennamarvet August 16, 2016

Written by Jenna Marvet Lemonade 151 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301: This up and coming California healthy restaurant chain opened their doors to downtown Palo Alto this summer. Along with sandwiches, salads and other healthy entrees, Lemonade’s signature items are—you guessed it—gourmet...

Students showcase leadership with family business: Benji Nio, Esther’s Bakery

Alex Dersh March 14, 2016

Written by Alex Dersh Esther’s German Bakery is a family-owned bakery located on San Antonio Road in Los Altos. Started in 2004, they sell traditional German pastries and baked goods using healthy and wholesome ingredients. The namesake of the restaurant is Esther Nio, the mother of sophomore David...

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Prom to take place at San Francisco City Hall

The Oracle March 9, 2016

Written by Tim Sun Gunn Student Executive Council (SEC) revealed this year’s prom location, San Francisco City Hall, at lunch today in Bow Gym. Prom will take place on April 16 at the historic site, which is in the heart of Civic Center Plaza. The iconic landmark is famous for its elegant architecture,...

Graphic by Elizabeth Zu

Super Bowl party food recipes

jackmallery February 1, 2016

Compiled by Jack Mallery Lime Guacamole 1/2 cup minced white onion 3 ripe and chopped avocados 1 jalapeno chile (seeds and ribs removed), minced 1 tomato, seeded and diced 1/4 cup chopped fresh, cilantro 2 to 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice Coarse salt Tortilla chips for...

Sustainable farming yields benefits to environment, health

persephoneia February 1, 2016

Written by Lena Ye Sustainable eating: the phrase usually brings to mind images of Whole Foods, free-range chickens and vegetables. The words are often thrown around, but many people do not completely understand the idea. To eat sustainably is to choose foods that are grown or raised in a way that does...

Graphic by Jackie Lou

Tea Time increases alumni interaction

stina0213 January 29, 2016

Written By Stina Chang Gunn alumni Cat Volpe and Ming Ming Caressi launched the first Tea Time with Alumni program during Flex Time on Tuesday, Jan. 12. Tea Time consists of sessions in which students have the ability to talk with Gunn alumni and hear about per- spectives of life after Gunn....

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