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Official Student Newspaper of Henry M. Gunn High School

The Oracle

Official Student Newspaper of Henry M. Gunn High School

The Oracle

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Timeline of campus initiatives to support student wellness

Nikki Suzani, Managing Editor September 20, 2019

Fall 2009: Gunn students, along with advisor Paul Dunlap, start the Reach Out Care Know (ROCK) club to raise awareness about mental health while creating an inclusive school environment. Fall 2011: The Sources of Strength program is adopted at Gunn, creating a group of students who...

In the pursuit of wellness: What can we do better moving forward?

In the pursuit of wellness: What can we do better moving forward?

Liza Kolbasov, Grace Tramack and Jessica Wang May 17, 2019

During the 2009-2010 school year, Palo Alto lost six students to suicide. Our community lost another four students in the 2013-2014 year. Following these tragedies, our school, district and community made various efforts to better understand what the causes were and take preventive measures. Nearly...

In the pursuit of wellness: What's been done so far?

In the pursuit of wellness: What’s been done so far?

Liza Kolbasov, Grace Tramack and Jessica Wang March 1, 2019

During the 2009-2010 school year, Palo Alto lost six students to suicide. Our community lost another four students in the 2013-2014 year. Following these tragedies, our school, district and community made various efforts to better understand what the causes were and take preventive measures. Nearly...

Stanford Blood Center, clubs organize on- campus blood drive

stephybjackson February 2, 2018

Written by Stephy Jackson On Thursday, Jan. 25, the Stanford Blood Center collaborated with iMed Club, Youth Community Service-Interact Club (YCS-I) and Sources of Strength to host a blood drive in the library. The blood drive’s purpose was to collect blood for patients in hospitals and spread...

Sources of Strength emphasizes the importance of spirituality

Sources of Strength emphasizes the importance of spirituality

huangjoy October 13, 2017

Written by Joy Huang The Sources of Strength wheel is often talked about as a tool to seek support during difficult times. One of the eight sources is spirituality, but how exactly can it be implemented into everyday life as a source of strength? To Reach Out, Care, Know (ROCK) club advisor, Sources...

Sources of Strength: Advice Column

Sources of Strength: Advice Column

The Oracle March 3, 2017

Question: My family doesn’t respect the sport that I do. They expect me to quit to catch up on my schoolwork, but I really don’t want to quit the thing I love. What should I do? It is very difficult when you feel your parents don’t value the same things you do. You might try to talk with your...

EDITORIAL: National articles do not reflect the real situation in Palo Alto

myhappinesswalk December 4, 2015

Lately, several controversial articles have circulated social media, theorizing why Palo Alto experienced yet another suicide cluster last school year. While most student and alumni perspectives have been diverse and illuminating, pieces featured in professional publications such as “The New York Times”...

Gunn alumni on overcoming loss and depression

Gunn alumni on overcoming loss and depression

The Oracle October 23, 2015

Annie Shuey—Gunn Class of 2011 Whoever said that high school is the best four years of your life sure didn’t spend their weekday evenings in grueling, three-hour-long SAT prep classes. They didn’t spend an anxiety-ridden senior year applying to 19 colleges, only to be rejected by a solid majority....

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