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CIF CHAMPIONS - The 2024 Gabrielino High School boys golf team makes history as the first boys golf team to win CIF | Photo courtesy of Ethan Tang

Boys golf makes history as CIF champions

Mark Chammas, Staff Writer May 17, 2024

    On May 6, the Gabrielino High School boys golf team competed in the Division 7 CIF Championship at the El Prado golf course, winning with a score of 416. The team is the first boys golf team to win...

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Bryson Tiller transforms R&B genre with release of self-titled album

Mark Chammas, Staff Writer April 29, 2024

   Released on April 5, Bryson Tiller’s self-titled album is a sensual, raw, and innovative experience for all R&B fans. Self-described as his “most developed album”, the record theme is futuristic...

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Despite hesitation, young voters should cast their ballot this November

Liliana Simpson-Castaneda, Contributing Writer March 26, 2024

   On March 5, California voters cast their ballots in this year's primary election. Voters nominated who they wanted to be President and who would take the spot in a heated Senate race, among other...

Gabrielino art classes spark creativity, community

Gabrielino art classes spark creativity, community

Mark Chammas, Staff Writer March 26, 2024

   Gabrielino High School’s art classes, including AP Art and Design, Graphic Design, Introduction to Art, Ceramics, and Draw/Paint, create a healthy student atmosphere and bring life to the school. ...

Tongva Times Production Chief Brian Ly speaks to students interested in Journalism during class rush.

The 10: Electives

Mark Chammas, Staff Writer February 26, 2024

Speech and Debate    The golden child of Gabrielino is the “Screaming Eagles”. Though there is quite a demanding workload, Gabrielino’s Speech and Debate program allows one to unleash their...

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...

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