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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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Is high school football worth the risk of play?

Is high school football worth the risk of play?

Dan Honigstein, In-Depth Editor December 12, 2023

Football is arguably the U.S.’ most beloved sport. Deeply ingrained in the entertainment and sports industries, it has served as a source of identity and history for rural towns and large cities alike. The sport has grown massively since its creation in the 19th century, with widespread participation...

Football plays importance in society, Gunn culture

Football plays importance in society, Gunn culture

Diya Bose-Malakar, Features Editor October 28, 2022

Over the past few decades in America, American football has surpassed baseball and basketball by a large margin in terms of viewers. According to NFL Football Operations, the 2022 Super Bowl LVI was the most popular televised football game, with over 112 million viewers—making it the most watched sporting...

Gunn and Paly teams agree to a handshake following the untimely cancellation.

Gunn administration cancel Gunn vs. Paly football game due to student misconduct

Chris Lee and Michael Zhang September 10, 2022

  On Friday, Sept. 10, Gunn administrators canceled the Gunn vs. Paly football game in the fourth quarter due to Paly students rushing the Gunn stands, inciting chaos on both sides of the football field. The junior varsity team played at 4:30 p.m. without any issues, losing by a score of 27-0....

A Year in Sports: Gunn athletics races through 2022

A Year in Sports: Gunn athletics races through 2022

Madison Yue, Features Editor May 20, 2022

Senior running back Filippi Montes sprints in the open field during a game against Fremont High School on Oct. 29. Gunn won with a score of 50-20. Senior wrestler Amar Srivastava is surrounded by teammates during a match against Saratoga High School on Jan. 11. The girls varsity soccer team celebrates...

This semester's fall sports captains reflect on teams' return to campus

This semester’s fall sports captains reflect on teams’ return to campus

Kenneth Soh, Sports Editor October 25, 2021

1. Girls golf Girls golf team co-captain senior Athina Chen has high hopes for improvement throughout the golf season. “We have done well in some tournaments, but we’d like to do a little bit better in the second half of the season,” she said. “We’re just trying to shoot our best every time...

2020 NFL draft happens virtually, sets precedent for future events

2020 NFL draft happens virtually, sets precedent for future events

Calvin Cai, Sports Editor May 25, 2020

The annual National Football League (NFL) draft took place April 23 to 25, despite the circumstances caused by COVID-19. However, teams and prospects were forced to stay home, resulting in a virtual format. Every year, NFL teams get the chance to select the best and brightest athletes in college...

San Francisco 49ers exceed expectations despite Super Bowl loss

San Francisco 49ers exceed expectations despite Super Bowl loss

Calvin Cai, Centerfold February 12, 2020

During this past NFL season, the San Francisco 49ers success has been one of the biggest surprises. Over the last several years, the 49ers have been consistently lackluster, with their last winning season prior to 2019 beingin 2013. After a 4-12 season and finishing second to last in the league...

Football team makes improvements, starts off season 4-1

Kate Mallery, Lifestyle Editor October 4, 2019

In past years, the football team has gone seasons without winning, with the junior varsity division barely scoring points in the entire season. But this year, something changed: the Titans are off to a great start to the season, currently 4-1 overall, the best they have done since 2002. Last...

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Sports clubs offer students place to foster passions: Sports Basement Club

Jessica Wang, Editor-in-Chief October 4, 2019

Although Gunn doesn’t have a basement, it has a Sports Basement club. Every Wednesday at lunch, the club meets in room N-115 on the first floor of the N-building to discuss sports updates, play trivia games and watch highlights. The club has been chartered for four years, according...

Gunn Football Update 2019

Ryan Manesh, Sports Editor, Business Manager September 13, 2019

By Ryan Manesh Gunn’s football team is off to a historic start to the season. The team has won their first two games for the first time in seven years. The Titans started off their winning streak with a 59-34 win versus Saratoga’s Prospect High School, followed by a blowout 42-0 versus James Lick...

Beginner's Guide to the Super Bowl

Beginner’s Guide to the Super Bowl

Charlie Bush, Lifestyle Editor February 1, 2019

On Feb. 3, 2019, the 53rd installment of the Super Bowl will decide the ultimate champion of the 2018 National Football League (NFL) season. The Super Bowl event is the most-watched event every year. On Jan. 20, 2019, the final games before the Super Bowl took place, deciding who would play who in the...

The future of football: Tackle

The future of football: Tackle

Calvin Cai, Copy Editor November 9, 2018

Since 1965, the National Football League (NFL) has been America's favorite sports league to watch, according to Gallup. Spending much of one's Sunday watching football games has become a facet of American culture. In NFL highlight reels, there are scenes of wide receivers making unreal one-handed catches,...

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