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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‘Cuffing season’ pressure makes remaining single more difficult

‘Cuffing season’ pressure makes remaining single more difficult

Diya Bose-Malakar, Features Editor December 12, 2023

Following a hot girl summer filled with healing and self-reflection, I’m back — still single and hotter than ever. After enjoying the blissful solace of independence, I’ve decided that entering a relationship is the last thing I want to do, especially as I’m nearing the end of my high school...

A tale of two schools: Couples navigate joys, challenges, of attending different high schools

A tale of two schools: Couples navigate joys, challenges, of attending different high schools

Becca Wu, In-Depth Editor October 31, 2022

Seniors Cadence Ghilarducci and Wyatt Underwood Senior Cadence Ghilarducci and Palo Alto High School (Paly) senior Wyatt Underwood met a little over a year ago at a Civil Air Patrol meeting, and the sparks flew from there. Last year, Underwood took the opportunity to ask Ghilarducci to the 2021 Paly...

Return to in-person learning allows students to practice perseverance through social interactions

Return to in-person learning allows students to practice perseverance through social interactions

Haley Pflasterer, News Editor September 24, 2021

After more than a year of online learning, the majority of Gunn’s student population has fully returned to campus for in-person learning. However, what seems like a return back to “normal” also requires a social adjustment. Students are now returning to face-to-face interactions with no more...

Popular TV show relationship portrayals set toxic, unrealistic standards for high school audiences

Popular TV show relationship portrayals set toxic, unrealistic standards for high school audiences

Jessica Zang, Features Editor and Assistant Business Manager September 20, 2021

Some of the most popular television shows, such as “Euphoria,” “Riverdale” and “Never Have I Ever,” along with older classics “Pretty Little Liars” and “Dawson’s Creek,” have mastered the art of capturing teen melodrama. We’ve seen the same clichés again and again, but it seems...

Need last-minute Valentines Day gift ideas? Here are The Oracles suggestions.

Need last-minute Valentine’s Day gift ideas? Here are The Oracle’s suggestions.

Jessica Wang, Editor-in-Chief February 10, 2021

It’s nearly Valentine’s Day, and you don’t know what to do. As the day for romance approaches, individuals around the world face the same predicament: how to find the perfect last-minute gift.  To be fair, shelter-in-place isn’t the most conducive to being in intimate relationships or getting...

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...

Gunn vs Paly relationships— Lisa and Matt Hall

Gunn vs Paly relationships— Lisa and Matt Hall

Annika Bereny, Lifestyle Editor October 4, 2019

Gunn and Paly. Archnemeses until the end. Many students have friends at the rival school, Paly, however for Student Activities Director Lisa Hall, the connection goes further—her spouse works there. The two met through a community outreach organization known as Youth and Government when...

graphic by Jocelyn Wang

Self-love fosters confidence, strengthens bonds

Madison Nguyen, Copy Editor December 11, 2018

The term “self-love” has recently been gaining traction with the sharpening focus on mental health, but many people rarely stop to think about it or realize its importance. As teenagers, we often criticize ourselves for things that shouldn’t matter in the long run, such as beating ourselves...

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...

Oracle staffer goes on a blind date: Helens story

Oracle staffer goes on a blind date: Helen’s story

Helen Nguyen February 3, 2017

Written by Helen Nguyen, News Editor Helen’s tip: Always have an open mind. The whole concept of a blind date is quirky in itself. It encompasses two people who have been set up by a mutual friend, trying to finesse the night into a good one. From my limited knowledge of blind dates—from friends...

Gunn hookup culture affected by dating apps

chenganyi March 16, 2016

Written by Anyi Cheng and Jenna Marvet Technology has come a long way since the rise in popularity of dating websites twenty years ago. Today, mobile dating apps have entered and changed the hookup landscape. Across the nation and at Gunn, these apps have taken the ageless practice of casual hookups...

Turks find importance in long-term relationships

Turks find importance in long-term relationships

katierrussell February 19, 2016

Written by Katie Russell Senior Alper Karakas and junior Sitara Simons, both of Turkish descent, consider their relationships with others from Turkey to be as close as family. Karakas, whose parents hail from Istanbul and Kastamonu (both in Turkey), considers Turkish culture to have...

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