Official Student Newspaper of Henry M. Gunn High School

The Oracle

Official Student Newspaper of Henry M. Gunn High School

The Oracle

Official Student Newspaper of Henry M. Gunn High School

The Oracle

Humor: How to handle the disappointment of being forced back to school

Humor: How to handle the disappointment of being forced back to school

Victor Dang, News Editor August 12, 2023

Ah, summer break. A time for sleeping in, enjoying warm weather, sipping cool drinks and forgetting the concept of homework entirely. A time that, unfortunately, ended several hours ago. For many, the return to campus is an agonizing, grueling experience filled with disappointment and sorrow. But for...

Humor: How to maximize preps

Humor: How to maximize preps

Victor Dang, News Editor September 25, 2022

Actually Study For those who find bliss in boredom, prep periods are a great time to practice productivity. Unfortunately, this productivity entails doing the DeltaMath that was due two weeks ago or finally bashing out that essay that needs to be turned in next period. By all definitions schoolwork...

Humor: The Oracle Investigates Gunns Mysteries

Humor: The Oracle Investigates Gunn’s Mysteries

Katie Lawer, Sports Editor April 13, 2022

Within every school there are mysteries that are hidden and lurking in the shadows, waiting to be revealed. Gunn is no different: The campus and surrounding landscape are filled with intrigue. Rumors whispered from person to person spread stories, some true and others false. My investigation has taken...

Humor: Perfect excuses to ditch practice

Humor: Perfect excuses to ditch practice

Becca Wu, In-Depth Editor December 7, 2021

1. School Work Tell your coach that you have “a lot of homework” or a “huge test tomorrow.” This way, even if you plan on spending the evening in bed or watching Netflix (better yet, watching Netflix in bed!), it gives the image that you are a studious and hardworking student athlete who has...

Humor: Experiences to look forward to back on campus

Humor: Experiences to look forward to back on campus

Katie Shih, Editor-in-Chief August 20, 2021

The sound of the bell Ah, yes. Who can forget one of the most memorable sounds on campus? Just when you finally get back into the groove of taking notes (or not), the bell is always there to interrupt your thoughts. Of course, it also means a break from class, even if it’s just a 10-minute passing...

Unique gifts for the holidays

evalynl December 2, 2016

Written by Evalyn Li For the health nut: Whether they’re in it for the smoothie or health, a gym membership can only make them stronger (literally). Perhaps this is the gift that truly keeps giving by also dragging the gift giver onto the path to fitness. For the adventure seeker: Feeling...

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