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Food staff rush to prepare lunch for hundreds of hungry students and staff.

Food staff improve Gabrielino students’ lunch experience with scratch-made food

Mark Chammas, Staff Writer February 26, 2024

   The lines extend endlessly down the open cafeteria at Gabrielino. Gabrielino food staff, including Monet Soto, Araceli Campos, Elvia Rodriguez, and Annette Solis, must prepare lunch for hundreds of...

Boys soccer celebrates their final game of the season at senior night, photo courtesy of Keen Lai.

Boys soccer tops league, reaches CIF first bracket

Mark Chammas, Staff Writer February 23, 2024

   On Jan. 30, the Gabrielino High School boys varsity soccer team won their final game of the season on Senior Night against Rosemead High School, 11-3. This year marks the second season the Eagles...

Girls basketball dominates league with winning streak

Girls basketball dominates league with winning streak

Mark Chammas, Staff Writer January 29, 2024

   On Jan. 17, the Gabrielino High School girls varsity basketball team narrowly secured their first-place position in the league, winning against Marshall High School, 38-35. The team remains undefeated,...

MERRY SHELLY - Shelly the skeleton celebrates the holidays with Biology and Anatomy/Physiology students. 

Festive classrooms glow at Gabrielino

Mark Chammas, Staff Writer December 20, 2023

   ‘Tis the season to be jolly! This holiday season, students are immediately struck by the festive, colorful decorations set by their teachers as they enter their classrooms. The holiday spirit is...

HIGHER EDUCATION - Photograph of Pasadena City College's Main Campus. Credit to Pasadena City College.

The power and promise of community college education

Mark Chammas, Staff Writer December 4, 2023

   Many students and families nationwide see community college and vocational schools as significantly worse than four-year colleges. Students and families hold these reservations mostly due to issues...

FESTIVE FALL FOODS - Credit to Google Images.

The 10: Fall foods

Mark Chammas, Staff Writer December 4, 2023

   Ah yes… fall. The sun rushes to reach the winter, remaining bright despite cloudier skies; the autumn season is a mesmerizing time of colorful leaves and cooler temperatures. Here are 10 fall treats...

Driving towards adulthood: Gabrielino students embrace independence on the road

Driving towards adulthood: Gabrielino students embrace independence on the road

Mark Chammas, Staff Writer October 26, 2023

   Employment. Bills. Responsibility. Among the stresses which come with junior and senior year, one of the most significant is the prospect of blossoming into adulthood. The idea of paying taxes, earning...

New school year, new faces: Gabrielino welcomes 16 new teachers and staff members

New school year, new faces: Gabrielino welcomes 16 new teachers and staff members

Mark Chammas, Staff Writer October 26, 2023

   Gabrielino High School is welcoming 16 new teachers and staff for the 2023-2024 school year. New staff range from attendance clerks, to positions within administration, to teachers for new classes.  Bobby...

Sony Pictures Animation

Spider-Verse sequel springs into limelight

Mark Chammas, Staff Writer October 2, 2023

   “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” is the best sequel to an animated film I have ever seen. The movie charmed a large and diverse audience, uniting both children and adults alike through a...

PROMOTING INCLUSIVITY Katelyn Penuelas educates Freshman on what cultural identity is, and asks them to think of how their identities are shaped by their culture.

Embracing minds and diversity: Gabrielino’s new ethnic studies classes for the 2023-2024 year

Mark Chammas, Staff Writer September 29, 2023

   In a proactive move towards inclusivity and fostering understanding of various ethnic backgrounds, the 2023-2024 school year marks Gabrielino High School’s first year offering Ethnic Studies classes.  ...

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