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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

2020 NFL draft happens virtually, sets precedent for future events

2020 NFL draft happens virtually, sets precedent for future events

Calvin Cai, Sports Editor May 25, 2020

The annual National Football League (NFL) draft took place April 23 to 25, despite the circumstances caused by COVID-19. However, teams and prospects were forced to stay home, resulting in a virtual format. Every year, NFL teams get the chance to select the best and brightest athletes in college...

San Francisco 49ers exceed expectations despite Super Bowl loss

San Francisco 49ers exceed expectations despite Super Bowl loss

Calvin Cai, Centerfold February 12, 2020

During this past NFL season, the San Francisco 49ers success has been one of the biggest surprises. Over the last several years, the 49ers have been consistently lackluster, with their last winning season prior to 2019 beingin 2013. After a 4-12 season and finishing second to last in the league...

Maroon 5, Travis Scott to perform at halftime amidst controversy

Maroon 5, Travis Scott to perform at halftime amidst controversy

Collin Jaeger, TBN-Oracle Liaison February 1, 2019

The National Football League (NFL) confirmed on Sunday, Jan. 13 that Maroon 5, Travis Scott and Big Boi would be performing at the 2019 Super Bowl halftime show hosted in Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The announcement came a few months later than past halftime show lineup announcements. Controversy...

Beginners Guide to the Super Bowl

Beginner’s Guide to the Super Bowl

Charlie Bush, Lifestyle Editor February 1, 2019

On Feb. 3, 2019, the 53rd installment of the Super Bowl will decide the ultimate champion of the 2018 National Football League (NFL) season. The Super Bowl event is the most-watched event every year. On Jan. 20, 2019, the final games before the Super Bowl took place, deciding who would play who in the...

The future of football: Tackle

The future of football: Tackle

Calvin Cai, Copy Editor November 9, 2018

Since 1965, the National Football League (NFL) has been America's favorite sports league to watch, according to Gallup. Spending much of one's Sunday watching football games has become a facet of American culture. In NFL highlight reels, there are scenes of wide receivers making unreal one-handed catches,...

Football fan wrestles with head versus heart

Alex Dersh January 29, 2016

Written by Alex Dersh Mike Webster, center, aged 50. Terry Long, offensive lineman, aged 45. Justin Strzelczyk, offensive tackle, aged 36. Andre Waters, safety, aged 44. All four of these men were celebrated NFL football players on the Pittsburgh Steelers; all four of their lives spiraled...

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