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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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The weight of gym culture: Student gym-goers experience ugly side of exercise

The weight of gym culture: Student gym-goers experience ugly side of exercise

Dan Honigstein, In-Depth Editor May 17, 2023

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...

Due to increasing cases of coronavirus in Santa Clara County, the County Superintendent has required all public schools to remain closed through April 3.

BREAKING NEWS: PAUSD schools close through May 1 due to COVID-19 concerns

Joshua Yang and Jessica Wang March 13, 2020

This page will remain updated as more information becomes available. Please watch this story as well as our Instagram, @gunnoracle, for continuous updates throughout this month. Monday, March 16, 1:40p.m Following the closure of Santa Clara County public schools on Friday, Bay Area health and administration...

Graphic by Jamie Wang

Students, staff share experiences with vegan diets

Jessica Wang, Editor-in-Chief October 4, 2019

“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...

Graphic by Jocelyn Wang

Juice cleanses do more harm than good

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...

Vegan power foods for exercise

chelsiepark December 8, 2017

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...

Pro: Napping provides beneficial rest

Pro: Napping provides beneficial rest

huangjoy December 8, 2017

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...

Dangers of Dehydration, Importance of Drinking Water

Dangers of Dehydration, Importance of Drinking Water

bridgettegong May 19, 2017

Bridgette Gong Importance of Hydration Word count: 811 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...

Juice Cleanse Experiment leaves staffer hungry: Senior Anyi Cheng embarks on a one-day juice cleanse to test the theory of detoxification

Juice Cleanse Experiment leaves staffer hungry: Senior Anyi Cheng embarks on a one-day juice cleanse to test the theory of detoxification

chenganyi March 3, 2017

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...

Q&A with popblogilates.N.A

Q&A with popblogilates.N.A

haylsgo February 26, 2016

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...

How to maintain better focus studying for finals

The Oracle December 8, 2015

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....

Alum creates program to destigmatize depression

The Oracle October 8, 2015

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...

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