[Forum] A great oak tree lies at the front of the campus. When a sidewalk was commissioned for Gunn, the tree was in the way. Instead of cutting down the tree, however, the builders constructed a roundabout route. Even though the sidewalk was lengthened and no longer perfectly straight, the tree was saved. Today, the majestic oak tree not only provides shade and much needed greenery, it is also a central part of Gunn’s identity.—Tony Liu
[News] As promised, video announcements began this semester. Video Productions teacher Sam Picture has been working with students before school every day to produce the announcements. So far, the announcements have featured two or three daily anchors who read the news, as well as segments from the senior class and the administration.—Tony Liu
[Forum] I recently got worried after several friends told me, “Tony, you know you’re going to end up in Berkeley.” In each case, the emphasis was on “end up,” as if Cal, the top public university in the nation, were a safety school.—Tony Liu
[News] Get ready to say good-bye to audio announcements and good morning to video announcements.—Tony Liu
[News] Recently planted gardens around campus have delighted students and teachers alike.—Tony Liu
[Sports] Senior Maile Krauss has been a setter on the varsity volleyball team since she was a freshman, but had yet to win a game against Palo Alto.—Tony Liu
[Sports] Just how badly does Gunn need a new pool?—Tony Liu