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Black Lives Matter protests spark activism, change in San Gabriel

November 30, 2020

For seven years, the Black Lives Matter movement protests have pervaded the headlines of articles, newspapers, and channel news, and its presence became even stronger this summer with the death of George Floyd. These protests have become the gateway that everyday citizens can partake in to enact both social and political change...

Amy Coney Barrett in Supreme Court

November 30, 2020

President Donald J. Trump's nominee, Amy Coney Barrett, was confirmed as a Supreme Court Justice on Oct. 26, just eight days before the election. According to CNN, with her appointment into the court, there is now a “6-3, conservative-liberal majority.” Students need to be aware of the power this new conservative justice has and what it means for the future of America...

COVID-19, invited to all nearby holiday gatherings

November 30, 2020

While the usual jubilant celebrations, held as both outdoor and indoor gatherings, are tradition for people to spend quality time together, this has to change. With another wave of the coronavirus sweeping across the nation, lives are at stake and there is no excuse to be risking them...

Money can’t buy happiness, but it can buy succulents

November 30, 2020

For senior Annica Wu, there’s nothing more fulfilling than planting a succulent stem into a mound of soil and watching it grow into a beautiful, healthy plant...

Pandemic podcast: “Up Past Bedtime”

November 30, 2020

Despite the many uncertainties of the new school year, many Gabrielino High School students have discovered ways to pass time and keep their spirits high. Juniors Ivan Curiel-Mejia, Vincent De Marco, Thien Le, Karyme Peña, and Kayla Tran, found a way to bring joy to themselves and their peers...

Making music amidst chaos

November 30, 2020

In the midst of the pandemic, Gabrielino students found themselves in a time of adjustment, with many coping by expressing themselves in new ways such as creating content and sharing it on streaming platforms. For seniors Kelly Tran and Claire Bailey, this time was spent sharing their talents by creating music...

Martinez lives life through his lens

November 30, 2020

In the time of quarantine, many students at Gabrielino High School have started taking on their own projects, especially furthering their small businesses. Senior Gabriel Martinez has been working on his photography. For three years he has primarily been focusing on taking portraits of people or pictures of landscapes...

Bar Celona is a good bet for Spanish cuisine

November 30, 2020

Bar Celona, a restaurant with an extravagant bar and Spanish theme, was the first restaurant I had visited since the COVID-19 lockdown, back in March. I ordered a total of four dishes: Garlic Mussels, Beef Rib Ravioli, Seafood Pasta, and Italian Panni...

Celebrities should curb their enthusiasm during COVID

November 30, 2020

With the COVID-19 outbreak, the use of social media has increased, with thousands of eyes on the actions of celebrities. However, they hold an unyielding amount of influence on their followers’ lives. Because of this, they should rethink what they promote to their fans during a time of quarantine and social distancing, and become better role models in this time of isolation...

Too risky right now to see a movie

November 30, 2020

People need to resist going to movie theaters during a global pandemic despite the recent reopenings. AMC Entertainment, America’s largest movie theater chain, has reopened in staggering waves...

“Moonbase 8” shoots high, falls short

November 30, 2020

When I first came across Showtime’s new comedy series, “Moonbase 8,” a while back I thought it seemed mediocre. Not terrible, but I also did not think it would be worth my time to watch. Unfortunately, after watching the show, I was proven to be correct...

Tongva Times staff shares favorites for the fall

November 30, 2020

Tongva Times fall favorites for food, music, films, and TV shows...