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

Students, counselors navigate annual schedule corrections

Students, counselors navigate annual schedule corrections

Dan Honigstein, In-Depth Editor September 23, 2023

This year, Gunn students were met with administrative announcements about schedule changes during their first few weeks of school. Although many students perceived more difficulty in changing their schedules, this year’s scheduling complications paralleled past years’, according to data provided...

School officials, students address frustrations, offer insight on persistent campus bike thefts

School officials, students address frustrations, offer insight on persistent campus bike thefts

Kaylee Cheng, Features Editor March 19, 2023

When freshman Jasper van den Bedem went to retrieve his bike after the Homecoming Dance, the only thing waiting for him in the bike cage was his U-lock—left on the ground in two pieces. Then, just one week later, van den Bedem fell victim to a second bike theft. This time, it was his wire combination...

Test center shortages prompt student challenges

Test center shortages prompt student challenges

Raphael Semeria, Managing Editor October 25, 2021

In recent months, both seniors and juniors have faced challenges finding functioning Bay Area standardized testing locations for the college admission process. Many previously functioning locations have closed following heightened COVID-19 safety protocols. While colleges might remain test-optional for...

Administration of PSAT cancelled, replaced with alternate pathway to qualify for National Merit Scholarship Program

Administration of PSAT cancelled, replaced with alternate pathway to qualify for National Merit Scholarship Program

Raphael Semeria, Managing Editor February 16, 2021

On Oct. 13 of every year, juniors prepare themselves to take the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT), otherwise known as the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. This year, however, that has changed.  Due to fluctuating Santa Clara County COVID-19 restrictions, the Palo Alto Unified...

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