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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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Students showcase their unique pets: Sophomore Jenna Kaplan, gecko

Students showcase their unique pets: Sophomore Jenna Kaplan, gecko

yangshannon March 31, 2017

Written by Shannon Yang We often see geckos on television through the green gecko with the British accent portrayed in GEICO ads. Sophomore Jenna Kaplan has a gecko of her own—and she looks nothing like the GEICO Gecko. “The GEICO gecko’s green and spotted—not spotted, but splotchy,” Kaplan...

CDC releases full Santa Clara County youth suicide report

CDC releases full Santa Clara County youth suicide report

yangshannon March 9, 2017

Written by Shannon Yang The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) have just released their Epi-Aid Investigation report today at 8:30 a.m. The report, which focused on 10-to 24-year-old residents of Santa Clara County,...

Staffers explore unique spots to get sweets in the Bay Area: CreaTEAve Cafe

Staffers explore unique spots to get sweets in the Bay Area: CreaTEAve Cafe

yangshannon March 9, 2017

Written by Shannon Yang Tucked within a San Jose plaza, CreaTEAve Cafe, also known as Hello Desserts, is an affordable option for Pearl Milk Tea (PMT) enthusiasts. Its specialty is the customizable, self-serve nature. When I walked in, there was no line and the employees were friendly. CreaTEAve Cafe...

Courtesy of Nick Borbolla

Palo Alto students direct, perform ‘Constellations’

yangshannon February 24, 2017

Written by Shannon Yang When senior Nick Borbolla heard about the 2015 Broadway play “Constellations” by Nick Payne starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Ruth Wilson, he ordered it on Amazon, read it and immediately fell in love. I have to do this play, Borbolla thought. Now, his dream has become a...

Teachers share embarrassing, awkward dating stories: Amy Anderson

Teachers share embarrassing, awkward dating stories: Amy Anderson

yangshannon February 3, 2017

Written by Shannon Yang Physical education teacher Amy Anderson will always remember an incident when she and her boyfriend, both 16 years old, decided to go to Easter brunch together at Charlie Brown’s in Redwood City, where their families would meet for the first time. Anderson’s family...

Graphic by Elizabeth Zu

Tips to enjoy a California Winter

yangshannon December 2, 2016

Written by Shannon Yang Drink hot chocolate and spiced apple cider to emulate a cold, snowy day. Explore Christmas in the Park in San Jose. Enjoy Great America’s WinterFest, where you can ride rollercoasters and listen to Christmas carols. Take a chilly but manageable hike at...

Graphic by Elizabeth Zu

Con: Is the college athletic recruitment process fair?

yangshannon December 2, 2016

Written by Shannon Yang As seniors stress over the uncertainty of their futures, many student athletes have already committed to top-tier universities—because they were recruited. It’s unfair for athletes to reap admissions benefits other students don’t receive. Athletic recruitment...

Protesters gather in front of Palo Alto City Hall at the conclusion of the march. | Max Wang

Palo Alto students march for unity, peace

The Oracle November 17, 2016

Written by Shannon Yang “I believe that love will win, I believe that love will win, I believe that love will win!” Hundreds of Palo Alto students and community members chanted messages like these, of love and acceptance, during the Palo Alto Peace March on Tuesday afternoon in downtown Palo...

Math teacher Jessica Hexsel shares hectic shopping story

yangshannon November 4, 2016

Written by Shannon Yang On one Ohio Thanksgiving, math teacher Jessica Hexsel’s family finished dinner early to line up at Best Buy. Though Hexsel didn’t need to buy anything, she tagged along with her family to find a deal on a laptop. Upon arrival at 6:30 p.m., however, 100 people were...

Girls’ water polo starts season strong with 10-2 record

Girls’ water polo starts season strong with 10-2 record

yangshannon October 11, 2016

Written by Shannon Yang The girls’ water polo team has lofty goals for the season. Winning all games but one in Santa Clara Valley Athletic League (SCVAL) to Mountain View according to Max Preps, they are 10-2 overall and 5-1 in league. This year, they would like to return to the league championship...

Senior develops technology to combat sexual harassment

Senior develops technology to combat sexual harassment

yangshannon September 13, 2016

Written by Shannon Yang Senior Aditya Ganapathi, the founder of personal safety company Notifica, created a product to help combat sexual assault in India. He designed a wearable device called the nGUARD, which connects to the Notifica Android app via Bluetooth technology. The...

New Gunn TOSA positions introduced to enhance learning

yangshannon August 16, 2016

Written by Shannon Yang This year, there will be two new Teacher on Special Assignments (TOSA) positions: a math intervention TOSA and a literacy intervention TOSA. Ariane Tuomy will serve as the literacy intervention TOSA and the math intervention TOSA position will be split between Rachel...

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