by Natalie McCurdy
TapOut, a movement with the purpose to eliminate single use plastic water bottles, was introduced as a club this past year. Club advisor, Chloe Shrager heard about the club through its founder at Paly, Norga Herwitz. “I thought it would be a lot of fun to bring TapOut to Gunn,...
Written by Joshua Yang
So you’ve finally gotten your coveted prep period from playing sports or just to manage your workload. Regardless of the reason you have one, most—if not all—of your friends and teachers will advise you to use your prep wisely instead of binge-watching Netflix....
By Peter Oh
From a young age, my fashion has always been so basic that there is almost no noticeable change between the seasons. No matter how often my parents would chastise me, telling me to wear layers upon layers of long-sleeved shirts, long pants, sweaters and rain jackets, I never listened...
written by Emma Chiao
My dad was a skilled painter from a young age, and the walls of our house prove that fact. My first encounter with the art form was when I was in second grade, and my dad attempted to teach me how to paint. We took our time in the backyard, breathing in the fresh air and letting...
Compiled by Amanda Lee
Sometimes adding a little spice can bring your favorite hot cocoa to a new level. Add some cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, cardamom, vanilla extract (or seeds, if you’re fancy), peppermint extract or even ginger.
Use almond milk, dairy- free chocolate, or even unsweetened...
Written by Carolyn Kuimelis
Stick your head inside the holiday turkey when your relatives start discussing politics. If your family is vegetarian, stick your head in the mashed potatoes. Bonus: they’re noise canceling, so you won’t hear them scream in disgust.
Buy the largest box you can find,...
Written by: Stephy Jackson
While the holiday season is one of the most wonderful times of the year, our society has ruined it with the over-glorified tradition of gingerbread. Gingerbread is a tradition during the holidays, not because it tastes good or looks amazing, but only because we have been...
Written by: Stephy Jackson
A few years ago, one of my mom’s friends asked my family to take care of their dog, a little pug named Philip, during winter break while they were traveling. Philip was cute because he had big rolls of fat all the way up to his face, and his tongue would always be flopping...
Written by Caroline Ro
To each their own, we say, when it comes to art. Self-expression has grown to be more respected by today’s youth, and is generally given its proper space and freedom in whatever way it decides to manifest itself.
With the rise of hypebeast culture, however, this same...
Written by: Jack Mallery
1.) Pick a modern celebrity:
A) Dwayne “ the Rock” Johnson
B) Taylor Swift
C) Johnny Depp
D) Beyonce? Knowles
2.) Pick a movie:
A) “Baywatch” (2017)
B) “Mean Girls” (2004)
C) “OJ Da Juiceman: Got Juice?” (2009)
D) “ The Wolf of Wall Street” (2013)
3.)...
Written by: Jack Mallery
Sitting of the coast of Alameda, Calif., the battle-scarred USS Hornet has always had something special about it. After 18 months of active combat in World War II, the Hornet has seen enough bloodshed to last for years. Destroying over 1,500 Japanese planes and losing 300...
written by Emma Chiao
From 1850 to 1906, the area known as Mount Diablo Coalfield in present day Contra Costa Country produced more than 300 million tons of coal. The coalfield was so lucrative that it earned the name Black Diamond Mines. Shipments of the coal were made all across California,...
