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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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2020 NFL draft happens virtually, sets precedent for future events

2020 NFL draft happens virtually, sets precedent for future events

Calvin Cai, Sports Editor May 25, 2020

The annual National Football League (NFL) draft took place April 23 to 25, despite the circumstances caused by COVID-19. However, teams and prospects were forced to stay home, resulting in a virtual format. Every year, NFL teams get the chance to select the best and brightest athletes in college...

High school, professional athletes deal with hiatus amid COVID-19 concerns

High school, professional athletes deal with hiatus amid COVID-19 concerns

Jessica Zang, Features Editor and Assistant Business Manager May 24, 2020

Sports serve as a major cultural cornerstone for Americans, whether as a form of entertainment, social activity or exercise. Since the United States announced its first COVID-19 case on Jan. 21, numerous sports events have been cancelled or postponed, ranging from school and club events to nationwide...

Shelter-in-place brings student a new appreciation for exercise

Angela Wong, News Editor May 22, 2020

It’s true, folks: the shelter-in-place order is among us, and there are only so many Netflix shows to binge-watch, sugar cookies to bake and Schoology updates to peruse. Luckily for us, though, spring is also upon us, and with it brings warm weather, cool breezes and excellent opportunities to exercise....

Student athletes share experience with balancing sports, academics

Student athletes share experience with balancing sports, academics

Genna Bishop, Lifestyle editor March 5, 2020

        For many, balancing school, sports and a social life seems almost impossible. Schools expect students to get at least eight hours of sleep while still having time to excel in school and have a social life. But where do sports fit in?          Senior Justin Chiao and Molly Wilkinson...

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Boys soccer

Jessica Wang, Editor-in-Chief February 12, 2020

The boys varsity soccer team kicked off their preseason with a first place victory at the Homestead Christmas Cup tournament. From there, they progressed seamlessly into the season, with an outstanding winning streak. “Right now, we are undefeated,” junior Joey Cianfichi said. “We only...

San Francisco 49ers exceed expectations despite Super Bowl loss

San Francisco 49ers exceed expectations despite Super Bowl loss

Calvin Cai, Centerfold February 12, 2020

During this past NFL season, the San Francisco 49ers success has been one of the biggest surprises. Over the last several years, the 49ers have been consistently lackluster, with their last winning season prior to 2019 beingin 2013. After a 4-12 season and finishing second to last in the league...

Girls cross country members reach state championships

Girls cross country members reach state championships

Ryan Li, Managing Editor December 6, 2019

On Nov. 30, the Gunn girls cross country team competed at the Cali- fornia Interscholastic League State Championships meet in Woodward Park, Fresno. Gunn, a Division 1 team, finished in 20th place out of 21 teams. This year marks the ninth time in ten years that members of the cross country team...

Sports Clubs offer students place to foster passions: 12th Man Club

Sports Clubs offer students place to foster passions: 12th Man Club

Annika Bereny, Lifestyle Editor October 4, 2019

New this year is the Twelfth Man club, a club fo- cusing on soccer and all things related. It meets in C-8 every Tuesday and promises students an experience where they can learn and enjoy the game of soccer. “This club is here to shed more light on soccer because I feel like in the US...

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Sports clubs offer students place to foster passions: Sports Basement Club

Jessica Wang, Editor-in-Chief October 4, 2019

Although Gunn doesn’t have a basement, it has a Sports Basement club. Every Wednesday at lunch, the club meets in room N-115 on the first floor of the N-building to discuss sports updates, play trivia games and watch highlights. The club has been chartered for four years, according...

Mia Knezvic

Cross country sports update

Nikki Suzani, Managing Editor September 20, 2019

Meeting after school every day on the track since early August, cross country is now getting ready for their upcoming season. “We have a pretty strong team this year, so we might make it to states,” captain Sophie Alexis said. Alexis was able to identify some goals for herself and the...

Mia Knezevic

Cheer Preview

Centerfold Editor September 20, 2019

The cheer team has been heavily conditioning and practicing their chants, routines and stunts for the last few weeks, getting ready to participate in competitions and raise school spirit. Senior Zoë Lo has been on the cheer team since her freshman year, and is looking forward to thisbeing...

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Girls golf team welcomes new faces, approaches season with optimism

Ryan Li, Managing Editor September 20, 2019

Coming back from a 6-3 season record last year, the girls golf season started with a loss against Valley Christian High School, followed by a win against Monta Vista High School. Head coach Christopher Redfield says he is looking forward to seeing how the team performs through the rest of the...

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