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Gabrielino athletes shine on national stage, earn CIF honors and invitational spots

Mark Chammas, Editor in Chief April 30, 2025

Gabrielino High School athletes have had an impressive spring season, with standout performances across multiple sports. From wrestling and basketball to soccer and track and field, the Eagles have brought...

There must be more student voice in the Gabrielino prom planning process

There must be more student voice in the Gabrielino prom planning process

Josephine Scannell and Mark Chammas March 27, 2025

Closing in on prom season, seniors and juniors wait in anticipation for the announcement of the theme and venue. As the Associative Student Body (ASB) announced, prom will take place at the Coyote Hills...

Gabrielino Speech and Debate team qualify for nationals, eye future success

Gabrielino Speech and Debate team qualify for nationals, eye future success

Mark Chammas, Editor in Chief March 24, 2025

For the Gabrielino High School Speech and Debate team, the road to Nationals has not just been about competition. The Eagles have pushed their limits, sharpened skills, and forged strong team bonds.  The...

ELPAC coordinator Kathleen Gomez analyzes ELPAC testing results.

English language proficiency assessments begin at Gabrielino

Mark Chammas, Editor in Chief February 26, 2025

English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC) testing has officially begun at Gabrielino High School. The assessment, which measures English proficiency for students in the school’s...

EMERGENCY EVACUATION - Arcadia citizens evacuate their homes as the Eaton Fire gradually approaches them.

Local authorities must be held accountable to prevent future disasters in the wake of the Eaton Fire

Mark Chammas, Editor In Chief January 30, 2025

The recent devastation caused by the Eaton Fire has not only left an irreversible mark on the San Gabriel and greater Southern California community; but revealed vulnerabilities that could have been mitigated...

DR. HUFF - Dr. Rose Huff sits in her office, the district "Portrait of a Graduate" poster that she strives to help all her students achieve just behind her.

Rose Huff ensures student success through understanding, collaboration, and empowerment

Mark Chammas, Editor in Chief December 18, 2024

Rose Huff sits in her cozy office at Gabrielino High School, surrounded by shelves of educational assessments and pictures of her family. A small basket of fidget toys rests on her desk—a simple but...

DATA DIVE- Senior Kenneth Chau analyzes election data.

Data Science students unlock the power of numbers

Mark Chammas, Editor in Chief November 21, 2024

In room B244 at Gabrielino High School, a unique class is changing the way students view data. Introduction to Data Science, taught by Bryan Chao, offers students an engaging introduction to the world...

Embracing diversity: Four unique culture clubs at Gabrielino

Embracing diversity: Four unique culture clubs at Gabrielino

Mark Chammas, Editor in Chief October 31, 2024

Gabrielino High School prides itself on being a diverse and inclusive campus, and nowhere is this more evident than in its cultural clubs. From celebrating holidays to sharing traditional foods and customs,...

Courtesy of Matthew Tafoya.

Cross country maintains season head start, tops league rankings

Mark Chammas, Editor in Chief October 30, 2024

On Nov. 6, The Gabrielino High School cross country team will go to the Mission Valley League finals and are expected to qualify for the California Interscholastic Federation preliminaries. The team...

Courtesy of BuzzFeed.

The 10: Ways to stay cool

Mark Chammas, Editor in Chief October 3, 2024

Although autumn is in full swing, the weather has barely started to cool down. Here are some ways to stay cool amidst the continuing heat. 10. Ice cream face mask: Enjoy a scoop or two of ice cream...

THE FUTURE- AP American Government teacher Marcos Andrade's empty classroom.

Over enrollment in summer social sciences is a threat to Gabrielino

Mark Chammas, Staff Writer May 30, 2024

   Gabrielino High School offers AP United States History (APUSH), AP World History, and AP United States Government and Politics within the social sciences department. Rather than challenging themselves...

Is there a big me? Drake-Kendrick Lamar feud dominates the rap industry

Is there a big me? Drake-Kendrick Lamar feud dominates the rap industry

Angelina Chung, Contributing Writer May 29, 2024

Rap sensations Kendrick Lamar and Drake have released periodic diss tracks to establish who is more accomplished in the industry. Recently, this long-awaited battle took the internet by storm, revealing...

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