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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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English teacher Tarn Wilson shares coping skills, advice on building a wellness toolbox

September 20, 2019

From journaling to yoga to reading, English teacher Tarn Wilson has accumulated a toolbox full of skills to help her deal with mental health challenges. She has been dealing with Generalized Anxiety Disorder, a condition characterized by excessive and persistent anxiety and worry that interferes...

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...

Personal wellness elevates daily life: mini self-care tips

Personal wellness elevates daily life: mini self-care tips

Liza Kolbasov, Editor-in-Chief December 7, 2018

  Dress up in your fanciest outfit, even if you have nowhere to go. Put on something special, do your hair and makeup and make yourself feel fancy. Being dressed up will make you feel more put-together than lounging around in pajamas, and it might even motivate you to get more work done. ...

Finding balance begins with self-care

Finding balance begins with self-care

Grace Williams, Changing the Narrative Editor December 7, 2018

Although I practice self-care today, that has not always been the case. During my earlier years of high school, I had no idea what self-care was. Though I was stressed and overwhelmed at times, I thought that these were normal feelings that I was supposed to push through on my own. Most often,...

Graphic by Elizabeth Zu

Lack of self-care should be deglamorized

lizakolbasov March 31, 2017

Written by Liza Kolbasov Most Gunn students are familiar with the statement, “I stayed up so late studying for my math test, I only slept three hours last night!” If they haven’t used it themselves, they’ve almost certainly heard it from a friend. This isn’t surprising, as glamorizing lack...

Photo courtesy of Jocelyn Liu

Unafraid: senior Emily Cao learns to conquer her fears

The Oracle March 15, 2016

Written by Emily Cao “I am intimidated by the fear of being average.” For as long as I could remember, I have always been scared of a lot of different things. As an elementary school student, I had an entire menagerie of fears. They were my little collection of cynicisms about the world around...

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