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The Oracle

Official Student Newspaper of Henry M. Gunn High School

The Oracle

Official Student Newspaper of Henry M. Gunn High School

The Oracle

graphic by Jocelyn Wang

Toxic friendships detract from healthy relationships

Nikki Suzani, Managing Editor December 7, 2018

“I’m addicted to you. Don’t you know that you’re toxic?” When talking about toxic friendships, Britney Spears’ lyrics also ring true; being involved in a toxic friendship feels like a drug that you’re addicted to, taking a toll on your mental health and making you hurt even more...

Us going to prom—for the record! Photo courtesy of Miranda Smith.

Pursuing freedom: senior Miranda Smith on coming out to the world and herself

The Oracle March 29, 2016

Written by Miranda Smith When I was 16, I fell in love with another counselor at an all-girls summer camp in Maine. No, I’m not pitching you a twenty-first century coming-of-age rom-com (but look for it in a theater near you, summer 2040), but this is how my entire world flipped upside down over...

Junior Chloe Sorensen with alum Hope Schroeder. Photo courtesy of Chloe Sorensen

Open the door: junior Chloe Sorensen and discovering trusted adults

The Oracle February 2, 2016

Written by Chloe Sorensen When I first arrived at Gunn, I was not the type of person to open up to others or talk about how I felt, let alone ask for help. When people offered to help me, I tended to dismiss it, because I didn’t want them to go out of their way to help me. However, here at Gunn,...

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