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Official Student Newspaper of Henry M. Gunn High School

The Oracle

Official Student Newspaper of Henry M. Gunn High School

The Oracle

Pervasive stigma around makeup limits self-expression, worsens gender inequality

Pervasive stigma around makeup limits self-expression, worsens gender inequality

March 12, 2024

From the ratification of the 19th Amendment in 1920 to the passage of Title IX in 1972, continuous progress has been made toward female empowerment. Still, strong stigmas remain around makeup use: Whether women choose to wear makeup or not, they are criticized or stereotyped. Tracing back to ancient...

Students express themselves through makeup: Ben Truong

Students express themselves through makeup: Ben Truong

kayav2 November 9, 2017

Written by Kaya van der Horst  From the back, the 5 foot 2 inch sophomore blends into the bustling sea of students trying to make their way to class. From the front, however, it’s hard to walk past him without admiring his glowing skin and radiant aura: it appears as if a celebrity is walking among...

Students express themselves through makeup-Junior Olivia Stanghellini

sohiniashoke November 9, 2017

written by: Sohini Ashoke Junior Olivia Stanghellini has been involved with Gunn’s theatre program since her freshman year and is now the o cial theater makeup artist. She is also a crew member who participates in stage tech, and does all three activities backstage during showtimes. Stanghellini’s...

Senior reduces makeup use, nurtures self-empowerment

Helen Nguyen December 2, 2016

Written by Helen Nguyen, News Editor I woke up with a jolt. Senior year has taught me that when I sleep late, I wake up even later. “Shoot,” I thought, “I need to get going.” Chugging water, I wolfed down a bowl of oatmeal, then proceeded to rush into the bathroom. It was 7:45 a.m. and I needed...

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