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[Forum] As most people would agree, lying is wrong. But under pressure, morals might fluctuate and actions tend to change. For students filling out college applications, many feel that lying is the easiest way to push themselves above their competitors for seats at top colleges.—Melissa Chan
[News] Keys Middle School expanded to a new campus on El Camino Real, but the move is unlikely to affect the commute times of Gunn students, according to Head of Keys Middle School Michael Thompson.—Melissa Chan
[News] College Pathways, headed this year by new guidance counselor Monica Espinoza, aims to offer increased support to students who are at the college entry level and are in traditionally underrepresented groups on college campuses. —Melissa Chan
[Forum] I enjoy nice restaurants, good food and the soft music. I do not enjoy rude waiters who botch my orders and treat their mistakes with indifference. In most cases, waiters are tipped whether or not they deserve the tip. As the tip is generally a reflection of the level of the service received, diners should feel comfortable not leaving a tip if the service is poor. —Melissa Chan
[Forum] Beginning with the class of 2013, four years of physical education will be required to graduate. Two extra years of P.E. will lower student morale and soak up funds. Pretending to play a sport four times a week won’t help anyone stay in shape, especially the students who really need it. —Melissa Chan
[Forum] Imagine you need a life saving transplant such as a heart or a liver. Your name has been put on a list behind tens of thousands of other patients in need of the same transplant as you.—Melissa Chan
[Entertainment] The highly anticipated film adaptation of the graphic novel Watchmen, directed by Zach Snyder, brings together the best of both the science fiction and human worlds, combining them in an emotionally enthralling quest for world peace and domination.—Melissa Chan
[News] In other parts of the country, fears of natural disasters generally circulate around hurricanes, tornados and landslides. In California, the natural disaster most feared is earthquakes. Though earthquakes may not be the most popular topic, students should be aware of the danger.—Melissa Chan
[Forum] Come holidays, teachers receive a variety of presents. Most are given from the heart, but even if they are well-intentioned, they give the student a subconscious advantage over students who cannot afford gifts. —Melissa Chan
[Entertainment] On July 17, thousands of fans will converge to San Francisco to celebrate the worldwide Harry Potter phenomenon. With one of the largest and most diverse fan followings, Harry Potter has had a profound effect on fiction and fantasy enthusiasts. The Harry Potter Education Fanon’s (HPEF) sixth event, Azkatraz, will be hosted in the Parc 55 San Francisco Hotel. Its name is a combination of the Wizard prison Azkaban and the former San Francisco prison Alcatraz.—Melissa Chan
[News] In the nation’s current financial crisis, the University of California (UC) and California State University (CSU) college systems have found themselves at the short end of the stick. A $48 million cut in state funding will result in a drop of 10,000 students in enrollment for the next fall’s school year.—Melissa Chan
[Entertainment] Since its appearance in 2001, iTunes has emerged as a staple in the lives of millions worldwide as a revolutionary way to purchase and listen to music.—Melissa Chan
[News] Barack Obama becomes the first African-American in the White House—Melissa Chan
[Entertainment] J. K. Rowling made the news once again last year when one out of seven hand-written copies of The Tales of Beedle the Bard was auctioned off for $8 million. It was unclear to the countless die-hard Potter enthusiasts worldwide if the text would ever be made available to the public. However, on Dec. 4, fans will be able to purchase mass market hardcover copies of the highly anticipated novel at bookstores across the nation. —Melissa Chan
[News] The administration has implemented a new breathalyzing system to curb the consumption of alcohol at school dances. At Homecoming this year, each student will be tested before entering.—Jon Proctor & Melissa Chan
[Entertainment] With the upcoming presidential election, Hollywood has renewed interest in releasing political movies.—Melissa Chan
[Entertainment] The Oracle staff takes a look at local fall festivals in the Bay Area. —Melissa Chan
[News] Metal water bottles become popular with students, teachers—Melissa Chan
[Entertainment] “Hamlet 2” parodies Shakespeare, provides inane comedy—Melissa Chan