The rise of fitness-centered social media, the sheer number of local gyms and the popularity of school athletics have all contributed to the growth of fitness culture among Palo Alto teens. Some students workout together after school, turning their fitness ventures into social gatherings, while others...
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Following the closure of Santa Clara County public schools on Friday, Bay Area health and administration...
“How do you do it?” “I can’t believe you can live without bacon!” These are questions that sophomore Pablo Brunet is used to hearing from new acquaintances. Reportedly, he only misses fish sticks.
It’s been seven years since Brunet’s parents decided to switch from vegetarianism...
Sophia Stern, Business Manager, Social Media Editor
• March 1, 2019
In recent years, juice cleanses have emerged as a popular diet and have been advertised as a fast way to rid the body of toxins and lose weight. During a cleanse, each meal is replaced with a bottle of juice, and this substitution lasts anywhere from one day to a few weeks.
Although cleanses have...
compiled by Chelsie Park
Sweet potatoes are loaded with fiber, which is essential for controlling appetite, burning fat and maintaining healthy digestion.
Oatmeal releases carbohydrates into the bloodstream, keeping energy levels consistent during workouts.
Dates are high in glucose; as soon...
Written by Joy Huang
A camera shutter sound. A few giggles. These are just a few signs that indicate another student has fallen asleep during class. This is not an uncommon sight in the classrooms—exhausted students often sleep in class to compensate for their lack of rest. It’s clear that...
Bridgette Gong
Importance of Hydration
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Section: Sports
As the days get longer, so do the opportunities for physical activity and exercise. While it can be easy to get caught up in the moment and forget to prioritize health, it is crucial to remember to stay hydrated all the...
Written by Anyi Cheng
When I was a kid, I was told to stay away from juice. I knew that if I drank too much juice, my teeth would fall apart and I would suffer extreme organ damage—at least, that’s how my teachers and parents made it sound. But then juice cleanses came along. As part of a new...
The Oracle: What was your inspiration for the pop- blogilates account?
Ainsley Roh: We followed this fitness person named Cassey Ho on YouTube.
Nicole Nemychenkov: When I was younger I used to do a lot of sports, but as I got older I stopped. Ainsley introduced me to Cassey—Blogilates. We...
Written by Barrett Zhang
Ban electronics
Banning electronics for the duration of studying may be hard but it helps reduce distractions for your studying process.
Listen to relaxing music
Listening to music can increase concentration, but usually only if the music does not contain lyrics....
Written by Shannon Yang
Published in the October 8, 2015 issue
When Brian Yu was a student at Gunn, he went through a lot of difficulties, which prompted him to take action. “I was really depressed [and] I went through a lot of therapy,” Yu said. “It’s Gunn kids, they kind of just...
