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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Official Student Newspaper of Henry M. Gunn High School

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How to spend the ten minute passing period, according to the Oracle

How to spend the ten minute passing period, according to the Oracle

Jessica Wang, Editor-in-Chief September 8, 2020

On Mondays, the ten-minute passing periods add up to nearly an hour. If you’re not busy with a Zoom glitch, some last-minute schoolwork, or a much-needed micro-nap, using this idle time can make all the difference. Here are four pastimes for your passing period. 1. Find some fresh air. Normally,...

Senior Aidan Roessig practices the drums in the band room.

Photo illustration by Sophia Lu, Jocelyn Wang and Wendy Xiong

Student musicians use performing, composing as form of self-expression: Aidan Roessig

Jessica Wang, Editor-in-Chief March 5, 2020

Clashing cymbals, booming drums, a squeaking horn and a voice with an exaggerated drawl: it was all music to his ears. Of all the performances in the classic movie “Mary Poppins,” it was Dick van Dyke’s impressive one-man band that convinced senior Aidan Roessig that music could, in fact,...

Music increases health, well-being

Catherine Chu, Managing Editor March 5, 2020

Music, a universal language, can be understood by virtually anyone and everyone. For performers or compos- ers, music can enhance their minds tothink differently and open up a wholenew world of expression and physi- cal coordination. For listeners, music provides an escape into an alternative...

Decade in Review: Entertainment

Decade in Review: Entertainment

Sophia Stern, Business Manager, Social Media Editor December 6, 2019

 “Avengers: Endgame” (2018) ended the thrilling saga of the Marvel heroes that movie viewers had grown to love over a decade. The movie’s release was one of the biggest events of 2018.  “It” (2017) was dubbed one of the “scariest films of all time , but has since been the subject of...

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Battle of the Headphones: Earbuds

Angela Wong, News Editor October 4, 2019

Wired earbuds are held to a high standard due to their durability, cheap prices and overall convenience. For the average high-schooler, earbuds are an everyday tool. However, they should not be weighed down with the hefty price tag of wireless devices. While wired earphones are certainly the “older”...

Battle of the Headphones: AirPods

Battle of the Headphones: AirPods

Ryan Manesh, Sports Editor, Business Manager October 4, 2019

Written by Ryan Manesh It was Christmas morning in 2018 and the air was a crisp 62 degrees. I was curious, not knowing what could be contained in the plentiful boxes of presents laying under the plastic Christmas tree. The time finally came when my parents told me to pick out a present and open it....

graphic by Jamie Wang

Quick tips to maintain wellness

Nikki Suzani, Managing Editor September 20, 2019

Enjoy Music One of the easiest ways to feel relaxed amid the stress of the school day is to sit back, put headphones in and listen to music until all of your problems fall to the back of your mind. Beyond just listening, playing music and having an outlet to creatively express oneself allows...

The Summer of 2019: Concerts

Madison Nguyen, Features Editor May 17, 2019

BILLIE EILISH: Having just released her new album, Billie Eilish kicked off her North American tour at Coachella and will be making her way to the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco on May 29. With 45 million monthly listeners on Spotify and 22.2 million followers on Instagram,...

Artists Should Not Take Political Stances

Artists Should Not Take Political Stances

Calvin Cai, Copy Editor March 1, 2019

Recently, many singers and rappers have spoken out on political issues dominating the nation. These celebrities often take their stances to social media and their music, which can result in negative outcomes such as controversy and false propaganda. As such, artists should not be involving themselves...

Political stances taken by artists over the years

Eric Epstein, Sports Editor March 1, 2019

1971 – English singer/songwriter John Lennonwas a monumental political influence during theearly 1970's because of the liberal and peace- loving opinions palpable in his lyrics. In 1971, he released “Gimme Some Truth” and “Imagine,” where he condemned former president Richard Nixon...

Self-taught musicians perfect instruments

Self-taught musicians perfect instruments

Jennifer Gao, Managing Editor May 18, 2018

Ask around campus to discover which instruments students play, and you’ll likely find that the majority of musicians have spent years practicing the piano, violin, clarinet or other commonly learned instruments. Freshman Anshika Agarwal, however, stands out from the crowd as a ukulele player. A...

Staffer learns to embrace interest in foreign culture

sawngbird March 30, 2018

Written by Collin Jaeger My relationship with Asian culture began about four years ago when I heard Japanese metal music for the first time. To my musically-surfeited ears, Japanese metal was a fresh gift of chaos and wonder, but not too long after, the broader Japanese culture would also captivate...

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