Written by Stina Chang
As the last relay wrapped up, the swim team was only a few inches from taking the lead and winning the championship. Senior Michael Lincoln, swimming the second to last lap, speeds up and secured Gunn’s win. The swim team won the 2016 Central Coast Section Championship, breaking...
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...
Written by Anyi Cheng
The first semester of senior year is synonymous with senioritis: steadily sinking grades, cold weather and most of all, college applications. Among the few seniors who aren’t in the college application frenzy are athlete recruits. Every year, competitive athletes...
Written by Emma Chiao
Hidden among mountains and a 40-minute drive south of South Lake Tahoe lies Kirkwood Mountain Resort. Although much smaller and lesser known than resorts such as Squaw Valley or Heavenly, it has its own charm.
With over 15 lifts and 86 trails, Kirkwood has a diverse range...
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...
The girls’ golf team had a strong season this year, finishing third place in league with a record of 6-3-1 and placing tenth at Central Coast Section (CCS). Coach Chris Redfield, who has been coaching the girls’ golf team since 2011, believes that this year, it was important for the team to make...
Written by Janet Shea
The Oracle: What is your favorite thing about ice skating?
Celine Shaw: When skating, I feel more confident and my insecurities rescind. It’s a form of self-expression. In addition, the boots give you a one-inch height boost.
TO: What do you do in ice dancing competitions?
CS:...
Written by Emma Chiao
After standing under the sun for hours, the tennis ball is finally hit out of bounds at match point, declaring one player the winner. For junior Julia Pham, that is what the end of a typical match looks like.
Pham has been playing tennis since she was eight years...
Compiled by Maya Rapoport
The Oracle: What was it like training for the Olympics?
PattiSue Plumer: It’s hard work, but it’s easy when you have an important goal that you care a lot about. For me, training has always been easier when I’ve had a reason to train as opposed to training...
Written by Bridgette Gong
Curtis Liang is the coach for the 2016 cross country season and is also a Gunn graduate. “When I graduated ten years ago, I had a good impression of this school,” Liang said. “Gunn had a really nice environment and there was a lot of teamwork all around so I liked...
Written by Helen Nguyen, News Editor
With the new season of fall sports having arrived, the girls’ golf team is poised for a strong run. Junior Lydia Tsai is certain that the hard work they put in over the summer will produce successful results. “It’s normal for athletes to have ups and downs,...
Written by Janet Shea
This year, the girls’ tennis varsity team moves up a league in their division. Senior Kelly Poon hopes that the team will continue to do well this year. “[It] would be nice to get in some wins for this season,” Poon said.
Varsity coach Jim Gordon echoes Poon’s outlook...
