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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Official Student Newspaper of Henry M. Gunn High School

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Gunn Confessions online page serves as outlet for student struggles

Gunn Confessions online page serves as outlet for student struggles

Grace Williams, Changing the Narrative Editor March 29, 2019

The Gunn Confessions Facebook page became the latest sensation to hit the Gunn community last month, prompting not only widespread attention but also controversy. With 808 followers, 643 likes, and 4,491 confessions (and counting), the page has ignited discussion over the benefits and drawbacks...

Overcoming the Gunn stereotype: Senior Grace Williams strives to support others through her own experiences

Overcoming the Gunn stereotype: Senior Grace Williams strives to support others through her own experiences

Grace Williams, Changing the Narrative Editor February 25, 2019

During my first two years of high school, I felt the stereotypical pressures of Gunn. I believed I either had to make the best grades in the class or I was not smart enough; I thought I had to be the best lacrosse player on the field and I thought I had to be involved in every extracurricular activity...

Seniors demystify second semester senior year

Seniors demystify second semester senior year

Grace Williams, Changing the Narrative Editor February 1, 2019

The members of the Class of 2019 have finally been ushered into the status of second–semester seniors—or 'SSS' for short. This name indicates the beginning of the end: the last semester of high school, ever. For some, this is an exciting time to make their last memories of high school. For...

Finding balance begins with self-care

Finding balance begins with self-care

Grace Williams, Changing the Narrative Editor December 7, 2018

Although I practice self-care today, that has not always been the case. During my earlier years of high school, I had no idea what self-care was. Though I was stressed and overwhelmed at times, I thought that these were normal feelings that I was supposed to push through on my own. Most often,...

Christmas Movie List

Christmas Movie List

Grace Williams, Changing the Narrative Editor November 27, 2018

Silicon Valley creates harmful culture

Silicon Valley creates harmful culture

Grace Williams, Changing the Narrative Editor October 12, 2018

In 1939, Bill Hewlett and David Packard founded the Hewlett-Packard (HP) Company in a small, one- car garage located in Palo Alto. In the following years, the surrounding Silicon Valley came to be regarded as the hub of technology. As time has passed, more and more techies have moved to Palo...

Junior Claire Semeria finds confidence in kickboxing

gracewilliams2019 March 30, 2018

Kickboxing is a form of martial arts, combining both punches and kicks.  There are a couple variations of this sport, with one being extremely competitive and against other opponents in a ring.  Another variation is a hardcore fitness class that teaches you the necessary techniques such as punching,...

Gunn student culture fosters skewed expectations, stress: Students need to take initiative in changing school culture

Gunn student culture fosters skewed expectations, stress: Students need to take initiative in changing school culture

gracewilliams2019 March 6, 2018

When members of the Palo Alto community think of Gunn, many associate the school with difficult courses and students under constant stress. In the past, students have blamed the stress of school on teachers and parents, citing loads of homework and high expectations for grades and colleges as the...

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