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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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Board cuts eugenicist ties with vote to rename schools

Board cuts eugenicist ties with vote to rename schools

sohiniashoke March 31, 2017

Written by Sohini Ashoke and Amanda Lee After 17 months of community debate, the Palo Alto Unified School District (PAUSD) Board of Education decided to rename David Starr Jordan Middle School and Terman Middle School in a unanimous vote on March 17. The schools’ names will officially be changed before...

Second-generation students speak about multicultural experiences

Second-generation students speak about multicultural experiences

sohiniashoke March 3, 2017

Written by Sohini Ashoke and Joanna Huang It’s a daunting task to start a new life in a foreign country, let alone learn a new language and adapt to a new culture. But for many students in Palo Alto, their parents have done just that. Whether they came for education or in search of better jobs, these...

Q&A with Palo Alto Mayor Greg Scharff

Q&A with Palo Alto Mayor Greg Scharff

sohiniashoke March 3, 2017

compiled by Sohini Ashoke The Oracle (TO): What have you accomplished so far on the city council? In addition, what are your plans for the next two-year term? Greg Scharff (GS): I think we have made huge strides on infrastructure and we’re actually going to build a public safety building, and people...

Palo Alto government representatives share perspectives: District 24 Assemblymember Marc Berman

Palo Alto government representatives share perspectives: District 24 Assemblymember Marc Berman

janetwangg March 3, 2017

Written by Janet Wang The Oracle (TO): Are you looking to pass legislation regarding education? Marc Berman (MB): I’ve asked the Speaker of the Assembly to create a select committee on the 1960 Master Plan for Higher Education. It is a document that was created 57 years ago that set out the goals...

Political tunnel vision results in bigotry, hypocrisy

Political tunnel vision results in bigotry, hypocrisy

seungikshin February 3, 2017

Written by Seungik Shin According to the website City Stats, 70 percent of Palo Alto are liberal. Although Palo Altans claim to condemn discrimination and judgement, in being part of a liberal majority, many Palo Altans have inadvertently contrived an intolerance of other ideas. Palo Alto tends to...

Political opinions should be formed by viewing all perspectives

Political opinions should be formed by viewing all perspectives

The Oracle February 3, 2017

Written by Shagun Khare and Kristen Yee On Nov. 8, a feeling of hope and excitement buzzed throughout campus as people proudly sported their “I’m With Her” buttons, t-shirts and even socks in support of Hillary Clinton. e few students who wore their “Make America Great Again” gear...

Chromebook security good-intentioned but hasty

Chromebook security good-intentioned but hasty

icarolinesro February 3, 2017

Written by Akansha Gupta and Caroline Ro Thanks to the internet, this generation has the world at its fingertips. At the same time, the internet serves as a new tool for schools to monitor bullying, drug usage and self-harm amongst their students. The current tug-of-war between privacy and security,...

Wealthy communities are obligated to help refugees

Wealthy communities are obligated to help refugees

sohiniashoke February 3, 2017

Posted on February 3, 2017 in Forum written by: Matthew Hamilton and Sohini Ashoke In the days after President Trump announced his executive order banning people from seven predominantly Muslim countries from entering America, Lyft announced a donation of $1 million to the American Civil Liberties Union...

A look into homelessness in the Bay Area

A look into homelessness in the Bay Area

Helen Nguyen November 4, 2016

Written by Helen Nguyen and Maya Rapoport, News Editor and Reporter Despite a 14 percent reduction in homelessness in Santa Clara County from 2013 to 2015, homelessness still pervades many parts of the Bay Area. Many people are trying to combat the crisis by creating organizations, offering resources...

New, up-and-coming eateries come to Palo Alto

New, up-and-coming eateries come to Palo Alto

jennamarvet August 16, 2016

Written by Jenna Marvet Lemonade 151 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301: This up and coming California healthy restaurant chain opened their doors to downtown Palo Alto this summer. Along with sandwiches, salads and other healthy entrees, Lemonade’s signature items are—you guessed it—gourmet...

Staff face high price housing

clarakieschnickllamas February 19, 2016

Written by Clara Kieschnick-Llamas Gunn teachers spoke about the lack of affordable housing in Palo Alto at the school board meeting on Jan. 26, discussing the impact of the housing crisis on their interactions with students and their availability for school activities. Most teachers at Gunn have to...

Top 5 places to study around Palo Alto

jennamarvet December 7, 2015

Written by Jenna Marvet Studying at home can be boring, while studying at school can be crowded and distracting. With finals just around the corner, here is a list of local spots that are great for studying. Please note that hours are subject to change. Mitchell Park Library Address:   3700 Middlefield...

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