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

Prep alone is not reason enough to join a sport

September 7, 2018

By: Laurel Comiter As an incoming freshman, I thought that I could finesse the Gunn system and get away with a year-long prep instead of physical education (P.E.) by being on a school sports team for all three seasons. This, however, only proved how unschooled I was. Blinded by the new concept...

Students coordinated summer soccer team for youth players

Laurel Comiter, Lifestyle Editor May 18, 2018

Unlike most high school students who either attend a sum- mer camp or work as camp counselor, juniors Micah Alon, Malia Jefferson and Valerie Ruelas started their own. Kids Soccer Summer Camp (KSSC) ran last summer from June 19 to 23 at Greer Park and accepted all genders from ages 7 to 10 regardless...

Boys Basketball Preview

laurelcomiter December 8, 2017

By: Laurel Comiter Familiar faces join this year’s boys basketball team as it gets ready to take on another season. Many returning players hope to have an even better season. Junior Evan Dray is confident that their team dynamic will lead them to a successful season. “We definitely have a chance...

How to Flex on ’em

laurelcomiter November 9, 2017

By: Laurel Comiter   In order to fully immerse yourself in the hypebeast culture, you must know how to truly and unoriginally flex on ‘em. Whether it’s spending a ridiculous amount of money on sunglasses or a tee-shirt or referring to your Swatch watch as your “ice,” boosting your...

How to get that cutie to say yes to Homecoming

laurelcomiter October 13, 2017

By: Laurel Comiter Step One: Talk to their friends Going in blind is always an option, but if you can, ask their friends about their homecoming plans. Find out if they have someone in mind already, or if they just want to go with a group of friends. Step Two: Sleuth a little If you have never...

Should Athletes be Exempt From Physical Education?

laurelcomiter September 15, 2017

By: Laurel Comiter Students who participate in athletics outside of school have busier schedules than the average student. ey have to balance school, homework, social life and sports—everything the average student must manage and more. However, this should not be a reason to be excused from participating...

Meet the best friends on The Oracle: Laurel and Mikaela

Meet the best friends on The Oracle: Laurel and Mikaela

laurelcomiter May 19, 2017

Unlike how many friendships begin, Mikaela and I were forced into one. Not only are my sister and her oldest brother best friends, but our parents are about as close as four people can get. So it was obvious that at one point, one of us would have to break the ice and see if a friendship lay underneath....

Fun, new sports to try

Fun, new sports to try

laurelcomiter February 3, 2017

Written by Laurel Comiter Cycling A new fitness craze, cycling, has taken over in recent years. Classes such as SoulCycle and Equinox have become a new popular form of working out for several reasons. Cycling has been shown to release bursts of endorphins, chemicals which reduce stress and anxiety....

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