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[Sports] The class of 2009 has led the Titans to many athletic achievements over the last four years. Girls' basketball, led by senior Jasmine Evans, recently broke the school record for number of wins in a season and is currently 29-1 (and counting). Senior Martin Trainer is one of the country's top amateur golfers and senior Kelsey Pedersen races past her competition in crew. These three athletes, along with a few others in their class, have the athletic prowess to play competitively in college next year. These seniors are considered elite athletes of their sport and have promised both their academic and athletic abilities to their future colleges. —Mari Ju
[Centerfold] 10. Cars don’t own the road—bikers and pedestrians do.—Mari Ju
[Sports] On Dec. 8, the boys’ varsity soccer team suited up in the cold air to face-off against opponent Santa Teresa High School of San Jose. The Santa Teresa Saints started playing aggressively, and the Titans never managed to catch up, dropping the match 0-1.—Mari Ju
[Features] Every year the Youth Community Service/Interact (YCS) club sponsors a trip of 20 students to Tijuana, Mexico, over winter break. This year, the trip is led by seniors Hallie Douglas, Sasha Guttentag and Ari Parikh. The group will leave on Dec. 17 and return on Dec. 22. While in Tijuana, the students will build a house using concrete and other materials. “I’m really excited for this year’s trip—I think we’ll do a lot of hard work and really make a difference while having fun,” Guttentag said. —Mari Ju
[Entertainment] The Oracle staff offers a recipe for homemade chocolate cupcakes. —Mari Ju
[Sports] Whether it’s game time or you just need to get motivated, everyone tunes in to their favorite song to be pumped up and ready to go. I don’t know about you, but the songs that energize me most typically have words—and I’m guessing that yours do, too.—Mari Ju
[Sports] The Oracle staff takes a look at sports diets. —Shaya Christensen, Mari Ju & Sarah-Jean Zubair
[Features] The Oracle interviews fresh faces at Gunn. —Sophie Cheng, Mari Ju, Alvin Man, Jeffrey Wang, Amy Yu & Sarah-Jean Zubair
[News] The Oracle staff interviews incoming Student Body President Jeffrey Wang. —Mari Ju
[Entertainment] The Oracle super-chefs Jon Proctor and Mari Ju bring you the best in summer barbeque cuisine.—Jon Proctor & Mari Ju
[Sports] At the Palo Alto (Paly) – Gunn basketball game on January 26 the Gunn Sixth Man Club displayed a sign arguing that Gunn was greater than Paly according to a US News’ academic poll. This sign was one example that contributed to the common myth that Gunn has poor sports teams. As an athlete and a devoted Titan fan, I am sick of hearing “how bad our sports are,” and especially that they are worse than Paly’s. In reality, Gunn has an outstanding sports program and it is time to put those negative rumors to rest once and for all.—Mari Ju
[Sports] “If you beat Wilcox, I’ll shave my head,” three-year varsity softball co-coach Dave Jost said. It’s that kind of encouragement the players need from their coaches to get them out of their current rut. —Mari Ju
[Centerfold] How Gunn stacks up: The Oracle staff sends its most intrepid reporters to scope out other Bay Area schools. Mari Ju, reporter, goes to visit Carmel High School. —Mari Ju
[News] The Oracle staff interviews Palo Alto police officer Robert Parham. —Mari Ju
[Entertainment] Looking for a healthy and interesting meal? Homma's Brown Rice Sushi at 2363 Birch Street offers a great dining experience. —Mari Ju