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Song team poses at Varsity football game against Azusa (Left to right; Keira Trang, Amy Yuan, Gianna Castro, Ava Diaz, Samantha Muro).

Song Team Makes Its Debut at Gabrielino High School

Gianna Castro, Staff Writer September 30, 2025

Dressed in sparkling white uniforms, Gabrielino’s new Song team has been turning heads this school year. After more than a decade off campus, the program has officially returned, and many students are...

A black soundproof room hums with the sound of computers while students work on music demos for the class.

New music production class hits all the right notes

Alina Wolliston, Staff Writer September 30, 2025

You hear the low hum of laptops fill the room as students look over MIDI keyboards. Headphones either hang around their necks or rest on their desks, and the glow of computer screens lights up the production...

DJ Club President Mila Katz and Vice President Katie Tran at their first club meeting of the year.

Students Building Community on Campus Through Starting Unique Clubs

Kelsey Mak, Editor in Chief September 30, 2025

With the start of the 2025–2026 school year, school hallways are buzzing with new opportunities as students pour their energy into launching a variety of clubs and communities. Whether it is through...

An image of a silver slip which allows students to change classrooms during Embedded Time.

How Students Really Experience Embedded Time

Olivia Chan, Staff Writer September 30, 2025

Every Tuesday and Thursday, the halls fill with the hurried footsteps of Gabrielino students as they stream in and out of their Embedded Time classrooms. The Embedded Time period, which takes place right...

Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew!

Thoughts on Starbucks Fall Menu, what’s the appeal?

Valentina Velez Magallanes, Staff Writer September 30, 2025

Fall season is here, along with all its delicious fall flavors. The Starbucks fall menu consists of many pumpkin, traditional coffee, and pecan options that will enrich your palate. What better way to...

Mr. Chao teaching his Algebra class.

Teacher to Student: Mr Chao’s Journey to his Master’s

Isaac Wu, Staff Writer September 30, 2025

Ask any of his former students and they will tell you the same thing: Bryan Chao, math teacher, never stops pushing students to learn and excel in the classroom. This year, he took his own advice, stepping...

Cedric Hua, junior, performs an Informative speech

Gabrielino Screaming Eagles Speech and Debate Team celebrates excellence at 26th annual showcase

Kelsey Mak and Karina Vargas May 29, 2025

On May 17-18, the Gabrielino Screamin’ Eagles Speech & Debate team presented at their 26th annual Showcase in the Goodson Theatre from 7 to 9 pm. The two-night event celebrated a year of competitive...

Gabrielino bids farewell to four teachers

Gabrielino bids farewell to four teachers

Ellena Hernandez, Staff Writer May 28, 2025

Four teachers will be retiring at the end of the 2024-2025 school year at Gabrielino High School. Throughout their time at Gabrielino, these teachers have dedicated themselves greatly to both their students...

Picture of Gabrielino High School Quad

2025-2026 Gabrielino ASB leaders take initiative, preparing to lead next school year

Landen Nguyen, Staff Writer May 28, 2025

Gabrielino High School’s ASB elections for the 2025–2026 school year concluded earlier this month, ushering in a new lineup of class presidents ready to lead with energy, creativity and school pride. Freshman...

FBLA leads into State Leadership Conference

FBLA leads into State Leadership Conference

Ana Jurado, Staff Writer May 28, 2025

The Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) State Leadership Conference (SLC) is an annual event with multiple workshops, presentations, and competitive events. Taking place at the Hilton Anaheim and...

VALE ET VALE- Take care. I wish you all the best!

A love letter to finding my voice through the Tongva Times

Mark Chammas, Editor in Chief May 27, 2025

What does it truly mean to find your voice? My voice began to take shape within our school newspaper, the Tongva Times. I remember my first published article, "Embracing minds and diversity: Gabrielino’s...

The modern echo of "Fahrenheit 451"

The modern echo of “Fahrenheit 451”

Ellena Hernandez, Staff Writer April 30, 2025

“Our country was built on diversity. If you get rid of diversity in your textbooks, you don’t actually know that. You think that this country was built on the idea of white men. In Florida, the textbooks...

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