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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

The Oracle

After decades of fighting for equality in sports, women continue to face obstacles on the field

After decades of fighting for equality in sports, women continue to face obstacles on the field

Haley Pflasterer, News Editor May 25, 2021

In the late 1900s, female athletes fought for the opportunity to become athletes. Decades later, the fight has extended to advocating for equal treatment as athletes. The second wave of feminism, commonly known as the women’s liberation movement, took place in 1960s to the 1980s and brought...

No: Single-gender organizations reflect outdated norms, practices

Joshua Yang, Forum Editor February 2, 2018

Last October, the Boy Scouts of America announced that they would be accepting girls into Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts. This decision lauded approval from many groups, including members of the Boy Scouts and local scout leaders. It also faced backlash, especially from the Girl Scouts of America, the female...

Women's sports deserve equal media attention

Women’s sports deserve equal media attention

meganli74 March 3, 2017

Written by Anyi Cheng and Megan Li Even in modern times, at the country’s apex of equality and acceptance, the gender gap persists. The disparity between media attention dedicated to men’s sports and women's sports is no exception. This particular gender imbalance is painfully prominent—beyond...

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