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[News] The Oracle compiles a list of resources for teens seeking help with depression. —Emily Glider
[Forum] Possibility of reviving 1949 policy that grants equal air time to both sides of disputes debated—Emily Glider
[Forum] Legislatures should examine the role of a guilty plea in cases—Emily Glider
[Centerfold] Amidst the chaos of World War II, naval engineer Richard James was given a fateful assignment. In 1943, a torsion spring ripped loose from the internal workings of a ship he was assigned to repair. The torsion spring, a series of tight metal coils used commonly in mechanics, bounced back and forth on the floor in a whimsical pattern. The playful fashion in which it sprung along the floor suggested to him a possible business opportunity. In 1945, James designed a machine to mass-produce torsion springs as children’s toys called “the slinky.” —Emily Glider
[Forum] Approximately 35,000 Americans lost their jobs today. They will join 2.6 million others who lost their jobs in 2008, the highest unemployment number since World War II. Twenty-eight million people, an all-time high, applied for food stamps and over four million homes were repossessed. A recession is a fluid problem; ever-changing and ever-expanding. Acting with caution while allowing the problem to spread could inevitably cost more than taking firm measures now. The stimulus package is a major investment in the United States economy. But that’s just what it is—an investment—and a necessary one to maintain our standard of living internally and ability to compete internationally. —Emily Glider
[News] Recent and past incidents of academic dishonesty bring issue to light, question students’ integrity and call for proper punishment—Emily Glider & Carissa Ratanaphanyarat
[News] Studies reveal cell phone users are more likely to develop some cancers—Emily Glider
[Forum] As the cost of the war in Iraq exceeds $600 billion, we must ask ourselves: what ever happened in Afghanistan? We have spent more money in the last two years in Iraq than we have ever spent in Afghanistan. Yet more soldiers died in Afghanistan this summer than in Iraq. The United States is not focusing its military efforts meaningfully; it needs to withdraw from the civil conflicts that plague Iraq and invest in ending turmoil in Afghanistan.—Emily Glider
[Centerfold] For many seniors, the upcoming election presents a right of passage into adulthood and responsibility. For others, it may simply provide frustration. One such student is senior Charles Chisom, who will not be going to the polls. It is not disenchantment with the electoral system or frustration with smear politics that will be holding Chisom back, however. “I am days too young to vote,” he said. “I turn 18 [on] Nov. 1.” Chisom is one of many Gunn seniors who will fall a bit short of the minimum voting age, despite having strong political views. —Emily Glider
[Forum] On the last Tuesday of August, freshmen walked into a truly state-of-the-art campus. At their disposal were seven computer labs, a newly remodeled library and equipment for every career path from robotics to photography. The only problem was, there were not enough desks for everyone to sit at. —Emily Glider
[Forum] Imagine you have been hired for an entry-level job. You are assigned, at random, to a department you know little about. Your colleagues mostly hold lengthy meetings in which they chew gum and talk about Britney Spears. You complain to your supervisor, but he or she simply says that “group bonding” is important and should not be rushed. However, at the end of the month, you are fired for your department’s lack of productivity.—Emily Glider
[Forum] The race for the Democratic nomination has dragged on without a meaningful conclusion. With Barack Obama ahead by 2 percent, it may seem that the best course of action would simply be for his opponent, Hillary Clinton, to drop out of the race and allow Obama to begin campaigning for the presidency immediately. However, even though deciding on a candidate quickly may have some short-term advantages, in the end, it will prove to be a political blunder. —Emily Glider
[Features] While many students hold aspirations for doing medical research later on in life, the Neuroscience Club aims to make those distant aspirations closer to becoming a reality by collecting and analyzing data on the student population. —Emily Glider
[Forum] For students, teachers and administrators alike, the start of finals marks the start of organized chaos. New schedules, classes and curricula loom in the distance. But with it brings the inevitable last-minute planning. One problem tends to emerge from the deadline set by finals week. In many classrooms, students have little time to review.—Emily Glider
[Features] Last year, senior Stephanie Goldman enrolled in Fiber Arts, a course in embroidery, quilt-making and other sewing techniques. Just a semester later, she found herself in a paying career that she hopes to continue into adulthood. She came by such a rare opportunity in an unusual field: Goldman makes and sells stuffed animals. —Emily Glider
[Sports] The Oracle explores various indoor sports. —Noah Johnson, Bauer Wann, Aurelle Amram, & Emily Glider
[Forum] In an academically rigorous school like Gunn where students often challenge themselves with numerous AP and honors courses and have high expectations for their futures, it is irresponsible to grade students in a subjective, biased or arbitrary manner. Participation grades, in many cases, represent the ultimate erroneous percentage tacked on to a student’s academic record. They can be affected by any number of factors, from a teacher’s own biases to simple misconceptions or inaccurate recollections. This may not cause large drops in students’ grades in most cases, but in the competitive world of college admissions, the difference between an A- and a B+ accounts for a great difference in transcripts.—Emily Glider
[News] On Nov. 6, Palo Alto voters flocked to the polls to elect new city council and school board members. —Emily Glider
[Features] As college fliers, job applications and GPAs loom in the distance, sophomore Melanie Minor has a very different focus. Minor performs with the City Circus of AcroSports, a non-profit organization that trains athletes in acrobatics, gymnastics, tumbling, dance and circus arts. Minor is practiced in many facets of circus arts, and usually is involved in several acts in the organizations annual performances.—Emily Glider
[News] On Oct. 27, students, parents and staff will assemble for Gunn Beautification Day, an annual event put on by the PTSA. The day will run from 8:45 a.m. until 12 p.m. —Emily Glider
[Forum] While some suggest ethanol solves the world's economic dependency on oil, others claim it is only a quick fix to a larger problem. The Oracle reporter Emily Glider argues that ethanol offers a viable alternative fuel source in place of petroleum. —Emily Glider
[Centerfold] In recent years, sleep experts have warned teenagers of the dangers of sleep deprivation. Most experts recommend getting nine hours of sleep per night. Despite this, a 2007 poll by the National Sleep Foundation on teen sleep patterns found that only 20 percent of teenagers get the recommended amount of sleep every night. The study also showed that 50 percent of those polled get drowsy at the wheel, 25 percent sleep in class and 38 percent nap on average twice a week. 14 percent were late or absent from class due to oversleeping. "Sleep affects how we look, feel and perform on a daily basis," according to the National Sleep Foundation's Web site. Although the negative effects of drowsiness and lethargy are well known amongst students, the necessity of sleep remains a question for many teens. —Emily Glider