Official Student Newspaper of Henry M. Gunn High School

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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

Gunn Athletics welcomes new fall sports coaches

September 7, 2018

Written by Joy Huang Michael Granville: Cross Country Following the departure of longtime coach PattiSue Plumer, Michael Granville was hired as the new head coach of the cross country team.  “It’s such an honor to have this position,” Granville said. “I look forward to this exalted role...

Coaches adopt new InSideOut coaching philosophy

Coaches adopt new “InSideOut” coaching philosophy

Nikki Suzani, Managing Editor September 7, 2018

Written by Nikki Suzani Within our school, it can often feel like the “win-at-all-costs” mentality transcends the core values we hold, obscuring the purpose of school activities and athletics. Principal Kathleen Laurence aims to change that culture by implementing the InSideOut Initiative...

Athletics department, administration respond to complaints about girls’ locker room closure

Athletics department, administration respond to complaints about girls’ locker room closure

huangjoy November 9, 2017

Written by Joy Huang On Aug. 25, female athletes found signs outside of their locker room that read: “Girls’ locker room closed at 5:15 p.m. today for varsity football game.” The Lynbrook football team would be occupying the girls’ locker room, and the female athletes had to take their...

Homecoming provides outlet for sport

Homecoming provides outlet for sport

stephybjackson October 13, 2017

Written by Stephy Jackson In all 36 weeks of the school year, there is only one week where all students gather together to rally as proud Titans— homecoming week. Homecoming lasts five school days; days that create memories that can last forever. It’s no ordinary week, and even normal classes...

Graphic by Elizabeth Zu

Students share Super Bowl rituals

icarolinesro February 3, 2017

Written by Caroline Ro Every February, football fans nationwide turn their attentions to the Super Bowl, the annual championship game of the National Football League. The Super Bowl is viewed by more than 110 million Americans every year, making it one of America’s most watched televised events,...

CON: Colin Kaepernicks protests are injustifiable

CON: Colin Kaepernick’s protests are injustifiable

janetwangg October 11, 2016

Written by Janet Wang As the national anthem rang throughout Levi’s Stadium during a football game between the San Francisco 49ers and Green Bay Packers, all of the players stood, except one. 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick took a knee beside his team in protest of racial inequality and...

Super Bowl 50 team summary

Super Bowl 50 team summary

jackmallery February 1, 2016

Written by Jack Mallery CAROLINA PANTHERS The Panthers (17-1) rely on their solid defense and high powered offense, led by quarterback Cameron Newton. Former Heisman Trophy winner, Newton has come out swinging with only one loss so far. Along with Newton, be sure to watch out for tight...

Football fan wrestles with head versus heart

Alex Dersh January 29, 2016

Written by Alex Dersh Mike Webster, center, aged 50. Terry Long, offensive lineman, aged 45. Justin Strzelczyk, offensive tackle, aged 36. Andre Waters, safety, aged 44. All four of these men were celebrated NFL football players on the Pittsburgh Steelers; all four of their lives spiraled...

The Terman volleyball team poses with its coaches, sophomores Ritu Advani and Nikeilie Yang. Courtesy of Ritu Advani

Students gain experience mentoring middle school athletes

timsun2 December 4, 2015

Written by Tim Sun After their playing careers end, many people bring their passion for sports to the sidelines to mentor younger athletes. This year, some students have taken the opportunity to coach at Terman Middle School, and these student-coaches lead teams in various sports such as football,...

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