The Tongva Times

Delivery workers are heroes, too

January 29, 2021

Oftentimes, people receive their daily mail without giving a second thought to those who work to deliver their letters and packages on schedule, but it is time we give back and praise these workers. Whether it is the neighborhood mailman, the FedEx delivery driver, or the DoorDash employee, delivery personnel work tirelessly to ensure packages are received...

Making friends among the divide

January 29, 2021

It is a wonder how I ended 2020 with any friends. After going nearly a year without school dances, lunch dates, and forced classroom interactions, quarantine has leached away more than just my motivation to work — it took away my motivation to interact with others. But the coronavirus was not the only uniquely isolating event that occurred in 2020 by a long-shot. In the past year, the heated gap between political parties seemed to have widened into a vast canyon, leaving young people more conflicted than ever...

Viewpoint: Should people get the COVID-19 vaccine?

January 29, 2021

Recently, COVID-19 cases in Los Angeles have surged in numbers as more and more residents contract the virus. In order to prevent additional cases, everyone who is currently eligible or who will be eligible to receive the vaccine should take it.../As coronavirus cases prevail in California, the long awaited vaccinations were released under emergency approval to essential workers and elderly ages 65 and older. While it is unknown when the vaccines will be released to the public, once they become available, those who are eligible should not take it.

Corporate lobbying should be prohibited

January 29, 2021

In the midst of all the tension surrounding the current political and social climate, the ethicality of American politics has come into question as the acts of lobbying from large corporations continue to come to light. Corporations should not be able to donate to political campaigns in order to ensure a fair and equitable democracy...

Gabrielino’s Hispanic Parent Group gives parents answers in time of uncertainty

January 29, 2021

As students ease into their second semester of virtual academy, Gabrielino High School parents fight to stay informed, with the help of environments such as the Hispanic Parent Group. The group began at Gabrielino in 2018 in order to ensure Hispanic families feel that they have a place to vocalize and discuss issues that are important to them...

Government teachers focus on critical thinking, not opinions

January 29, 2021

Imagine being in the midst of one of the most politically turbulent years in decades, and the job requirement is to teach it all - the good, the bad, and the ugly - to the future change-makers of the country...

Students take new approaches to second semester

January 29, 2021

“I have a better understanding on how to handle school virtually, but I feel much less motivated going into this semester,” said Paige Dance, a junior. When COVID-19 struck last year, the world was sent into a global pandemic and people were forced to quarantine themselves at home. For the entirety of the first semester, students had to get used to a new way of learning...

‘Concrete Rose’ an enlightening book for all

January 29, 2021

On Feb. 28, 2017, Angie Thomas released her award winning book “The Hate U Give,” which focused on how a growing teenage girl, Starr, had to work to find her voice that was lost among the crowd after witnessing the murder of her childhood bestfriend. As everyone began wrapping up “The Hate U Give,” Thomas was asked by so many fans to tell the story of a prominent figure in Starr’s life, her father, Maverick Carter...

TV shows mirror reality with COVID-19 portrayals

January 29, 2021

The year of 2020 has brought many people the leisure to watch shows on Netflix and other streaming services. As COVID-19 keeps people inside due to quarantine regulations, boredom overcomes them. However, shows begin to spring into action and start producing more episodes, some of which portray the perpetual spread of the virus...

TikTok proves important to music industry

January 29, 2021

All it takes for a song to go viral is to hear 15-seconds of it in a video that appears on users’ For You pages. Music that blows up on TikTok gives smaller artists a chance for success...

Best ways to relax

January 29, 2021

Tongva Times staff shares their favorite ways to relax.

Reap mental health benefits through gardening

January 29, 2021

Stress and frustration are common emotions that can affect an individual’s physical and mental health immensely. To counteract these negative emotions, people need to find ways to express the emotions in a safe or healthy way. Gardening allows one to learn acceptance, patience, and helps relieve stress...