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Coaches reflect on preventing student athlete injuries

Coaches reflect on preventing student athlete injuries

Charlotte Qian, News Editor March 10, 2022

In sports, injuries often hinder the athlete’s ability to perform, whether it is physically or mentally. Though minor injuries may result in a few days off, more serious injuries leave long recovery that may mean sitting out for a portion of the season. Whether it is cheerleading, basketball or another...

U.S. Beijing Olympic boycott sparks debate among students, staff

U.S. Beijing Olympic boycott sparks debate among students, staff

Chris Lee, Managing Editor February 11, 2022

On Dec. 6 2021, White House press secretary Jen Psaki announced this statement about the Beijing Olympics: “The Biden administration will not send any diplomatic or official representation to the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics and Paralympic Games.” This statement came at the heels of several human...

Team fundraising, Sports Boosters provide support for sports

Team fundraising, Sports Boosters provide support for sports

Annika Bereny, Lifestyle Editor December 14, 2021

As Gunn sports return at full capacity, many students athletes are curious about where the funding for their sports comes from. Each student is recommended to make a donation towards their team, but there is much more happening behind the scenes to get all 17 sports–each with up to four different teams...

Humor: Perfect excuses to ditch practice

Humor: Perfect excuses to ditch practice

Becca Wu, In-Depth Editor December 7, 2021

1. School Work Tell your coach that you have “a lot of homework” or a “huge test tomorrow.” This way, even if you plan on spending the evening in bed or watching Netflix (better yet, watching Netflix in bed!), it gives the image that you are a studious and hardworking student athlete who has...

This semesters fall sports captains reflect on teams return to campus

This semester’s fall sports captains reflect on teams’ return to campus

Kenneth Soh, Sports Editor October 25, 2021

1. Girls golf Girls golf team co-captain senior Athina Chen has high hopes for improvement throughout the golf season. “We have done well in some tournaments, but we’d like to do a little bit better in the second half of the season,” she said. “We’re just trying to shoot our best every time...

Phoebe Li: Fencing

Phoebe Li: Fencing

Carly Liao, Forum Editor September 24, 2021

If you’ve ever seen the movie “The Princess Bride,” you are definitely familiar with fencing. Contrary to the movies however, fencing isn’t just exhilarating sword fights, according to junior fencer Phoebe Li. There are three types of traditional fencing weapons: épée, sabre and foil. Li has...

Kaley Yang: Rowing

Kaley Yang: Rowing

Kenneth Soh, Sports Editor September 24, 2021

When thinking about water sports, waterpolo and swimming immediately come to mind. However, one water sport that usually flies under the radar is rowing. Despite its unconventionality, rowing is junior Kaley Yang’s favorite sport. “I got into rowing in eighth grade when my family friend introduced...

Kaia Chan: Ice Skating

Kaia Chan: Ice Skating

September 24, 2021

Most of us think of football, basketball or swimming as traditional sports. However, Gunn also has many student athletes who participate and excel in more uncommon sports. Sophomore Kaia Chan, a competitive ice skater, is one of these students. Chan has been ice skating for eight years, and before...

Yoga reduces stress, promotes healthy lifestyle

Yoga reduces stress, promotes healthy lifestyle

Dori Filppu, Features Editor September 29, 2020

As our community passes the six month period of shelter-in-place, it's increasingly important to maintain and care for both our mental and physical health. Amidst the lack of in-person interaction, it’s easy to feel unmotivated to be productive, particularly when it comes to exercise. Closed gyms,...

The Oracles guide to independent exercise

The Oracle’s guide to independent exercise

Hila Livneh, Centerfold Editor September 29, 2020

Maintain a schedule. When training for a sport on your own, one of the key points is to maintain a schedule. Although it may be difficult, keeping a consistent routine is crucial in maintaining progress and building endurance. To start, train a few days of the week until you’re more comfortable...

Athletics conditioning, sports season begins after county restrictions loosened

Athletics conditioning, sports season begins after county restrictions loosened

Jessica Zang, Features Editor and Assistant Business Manager September 15, 2020

With the transition of Santa Clara County from the COVID-19 watch list’s purple tier to red tier, restrictions have loosened dramatically; gyms and professional sports have been allowed to reopen indoors at lower capacities. However, according to the Mercury News, counties in the Bay Area had their...

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Recruited Athletes

Dori Filppu, Features Editor May 25, 2020

As the coronavirus sweeps the nation, most aspects of life are forced to be held on pause. This holds especially true for athletes as  competitions, practices and training are deemed unsafe given the circumstances. Yet the impact on athletes goes beyond not playing on the field, or swimming in the pool...

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