Official Student Newspaper of Henry M. Gunn High School

The Oracle

Official Student Newspaper of Henry M. Gunn High School

The Oracle

Official Student Newspaper of Henry M. Gunn High School

The Oracle

How to enjoy your Palo Alto winter

How to enjoy your Palo Alto winter

Liza Kolbasov, Editor-in-Chief December 10, 2019

For many, the word “winter” conjures up romantic images of swirling snowflakes, frosty windows, laughter over lopsided snowmen, attacking siblings with snowballs and the exhilaration of skiing down a hill. Yet, Palo Alto’s conspicuous lack of snow renders many of these traditional activities...

Skiers pursue powdery passions: William ODonnell

Skiers pursue powdery passions: William O’Donnell

February 1, 2019

For many seniors, the college application season coincides with and hampers many of their favorite pastimes—skiing, in William O’Donnell’s case. O’Donnell hasn’t been able to partake as much in this ski season but found time to visit Tahoe and ski at Northstar during the entirety of winter...

Sugar Bowl Ski Resort Review

mayarapoport December 2, 2016

Written By: Maya Rapoport Sugar Bowl Ski Resort is a fun resort that offers entertainment for everyone, from veterans  skiers to beginners. It has an average snowfall of 500 inches and a nice balance of groomed and ungroomed runs. Only a three and half hour drive from Palo Alto, it is conveniently...

A look into winter holidays: Christmas

Helen Nguyen December 4, 2015

Written by Helen Nguyen, Assistant Business Manager Christmas is an annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed most commonly on Dec. 25 by billions of people around the world. This is a Christian and cultural celebration that consists of church services, gift-giving, symbolic decorating...

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