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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Gym Class Heroes: Spin Class

pkale99 December 6, 2015

Written by Prachi Kale When I signed up for the spin class, I thought I knew what to expect. I had taken a few spin classes before, and most of them had similar environments and similar styles of workout routines. While this class did have both the classic peppy instructor and the spandex-clad middle-aged...

Students create “A Titan Is...” Tumblr page

Students create “A Titan Is…” Tumblr page

The Oracle March 20, 2015

By Prachi Kale In February, junior Sarah Reich and senior Dylan Huang created the Tumblr page “A Titan Is…” The page features photographs of various students holding a whiteboard on which they have written what they believe a Titan is. Reich and Huang created the page after attending a school...

GunnBrand4U

GunnBrand4U

The Oracle March 12, 2015

Written by Prachi Kale Though GunnBrand4U is a new club on campus, it already has quite a few accomplishments under its belt. The club, where students can learn and develop business skills from professional speakers, has been putting its skills to use by working with non-profit organization, Deborah’s...

Campus members celebrate myriad of faiths, religions during holiday season: Hinduism

The Oracle December 11, 2014

Written by Prachi Kale Dating back to 2000 BCE, Hinduism has touched the lives of millions. It is considered more of a combination of religious, philosophical, and cultural ideas and practices rather than only a religion. Sophomore Isha Gupta believes following this way of life has helped her strive...

City council debates construction of Caltrain trench

City council debates construction of Caltrain trench

The Oracle November 19, 2014

Written by Prachi Kale In an Oct. 20 meeting, the Palo Alto City Council discussed the findings of a consulting firm Hatch Mott McDonald (HMM). The firm released a study which examined the possibility of constructing an open trench for Caltrain in south Palo Alto. According to the Palo Alto City Council...

The Oracle staffers distinguish between cosplay and LARP

The Oracle staffers distinguish between cosplay and LARP

The Oracle November 17, 2014

By Ariel Pan and Prachi Kale The line between cosplay and Live Action roleplay (LARP) is a little fuzzy. For many, there is no difference between those who dress up and those who swordfight while dressed up in the park. Cosplay, a blend of the words “costume” and “play,” is the more commonly...

City council debates construction of Caltrain trench

The Oracle November 17, 2014

Written by Prachi Kale In an Oct. 20 meeting, the Palo Alto City Council discussed the findings of a consulting firm Hatch Mott McDonald (HMM). The firm released a study which examined the possibility of constructing an open trench for Caltrain in south Palo Alto. According to the Palo Alto City Council...

College fair to be hosted today

The Oracle October 13, 2014

Written by Prachi Kale Gunn is hosting the 17th annual Palo Alto College Fair today, open to only Gunn and Paly students from 6 to 8:30 p.m. in the Titan and Bow Gyms. The fair provides an opportunity for students throughout the Bay Area to meet representatives from colleges all over the world. The...

Palo Alto takes action on drought

Palo Alto takes action on drought

The Oracle September 17, 2014

Written by Prachi Kale On Jan. 17, California Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. declared a Drought State of Emergency for the State of California. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, conditions are the most extreme in central and northern California, as reservoir water levels become increasingly strained....

School Survival Guide: The Oracle Staff Offers Advice

The Oracle September 5, 2014

Freshman. Even hearing the word makes me smile and shake my head. Considering I was a freshman myself up until two months ago, that is kind of funny and a little bit sad. It’s not right that the word “freshman” has such a bad connotation and I think that it’s time we changed that. For all you...

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