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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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Pro: Should students travel this summer?

Ellie Yuan, Social Media Editor May 20, 2022

As summer creeps closer, many families begin making plans to travel during the months of June, July and Aug. Recently, “The Vacationer,” a travel journal dedicated to sharing travel insights, found that over 80% of American adults surveyed planned on traveling over the summer. Summer travel is beneficial...

Students, staff participate in unique, educational activities over summer: Katherine Ja

Students, staff participate in unique, educational activities over summer: Katherine Ja

Carly Liao, Forum Editor August 20, 2021

After several months at home, many Gunn students and staff took the opportunity to travel over summer. English teacher Katherine Ja visited Barcelona, Spain, with the study abroad program Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE). Despite waning public concern about the pandemic, there...

Freshman Maanasa Viswanath: India

Freshman Maanasa Viswanath: India

Katie Shih, Editor-in-Chief February 12, 2020

“Why are the cars moving so fast?” was what eleven-year-old Maanasa Viswanath thought when she came to America. Viswanath moved from India in 2016, just in time to start sixth grade at Jane Lanthrop Stanford Middle School. The American schooling system contrasts sharply with Viswanath’s...

Swimmers travel to Budapest to race in international meet

Swimmers travel to Budapest to race in international meet

Madison Nguyen, Copy Editor November 9, 2018

During the first week of October, seniors Ashley Stahmer, Sarah Snyder, Milan Hilde-Jones and junior Shogo Moridaira traveled to Budapest, Hungary with their club, Palo Alto Stanford Aquatics (PASA), to compete against other world-class swimmers. While the swimmers have competed against...

Students travel abroad, gain meaningful experiences-Senior Advait Arun

Students travel abroad, gain meaningful experiences-Senior Advait Arun

sohiniashoke August 29, 2017

by: Sohini Ashoke Senior Advait Arun traveled this summer to Rabat, Morocco to study Arabic and learn about Arab culture. “I'm studying the Arabic language and immersing myself in the culture and lifestyle here,” Arun said. His desire to experience  and learn  new things contributed to his decision...

Departing teachers describe future plans, reflect on Gunn: Kathy Hawes

carolynkuimelis May 20, 2016

Written by Carolyn Kuimelis Instructional supervisor and math teacher Kathy Hawes is taking a leave of absence next year to travel the world. Her desire to explore new places and her husband’s recent career change prompted the decision. “It seems like a good time to do some of the things we’ve...

Sports around the World: Allison Cheng

kayav2 May 20, 2016

Written by Kaya van der Horst  Thanks to competitive fencing, the airport has become familiar ground for sophomore Allison Cheng. With com-petitions spread all over the country, Cheng has traveled to over 15 states since she started competing four years ago. Fencing tournaments can typically last...

5 hacks for efficient packing

evalynl May 20, 2016

Compiled by Evalyn Li 1. Roll, don’t fold Rolling your clothes prevents wrinkles and saves suitcase space. You will be able to pack more. It also prevents you from having to dig to reach that one shirt you packed at the bot- tom of your suitcase.   2. Repurpose shower caps You...

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