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The perfect prom for 2026

Annmarie Nguyen, Staff Writer March 26, 2026

On Feb. 27th, the lights dimmed, the big gym fell silent, and the room erupted as the prom was revealed. “The fact that the venue looks amazing made my decision to go even greater,” senior Krystal...

Bulletin board presenting aspects of Black history

Celebrating Black History Month

Ava Diaz, Staff Writer February 23, 2026

“When you’re Black in America, you represent history,” says freshman Aba Freeman. For her and other students on campus, being Black is not just a skin color, but a reminder of the struggles of their...

Artwork by: Ann Nguyen

Chinese New Year: A Festive Time to Connect

Annmarie Nguyen, Staff Writer February 18, 2026

While many students begin the New Year with resolutions and ambitious goals, senior Chris Luong’s year is peaceful and eventful. For Luong, the New Year only begins when his family gathers together to...

Kindness Week posters displayed on library window taken by Isaac Wu

Kindness Week

Isaac Wu, Staff Writer February 13, 2026

While the gym rafters at Gabrielino High School echoed with the usual sounds of squeaking sneakers and whistles this week, the atmosphere felt different, marked by a planned shift toward empathy. In...

"Ted Jensen's 2002 Grammy Award" by The Recording Academy is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Voices Beyond the Music

Emma Munguia, Staff Writer February 11, 2026

The Grammy Awards have always been a night dedicated to music, talent, and creativity, celebrating artists' achievements. However, this year’s Grammys, which took place on Feb. 2, were different because...

Reference: Gege Akutami
Artwork by: Ann Nguyen

Seniors’ Final Battle: College Apps

Annmarie Nguyen, Staff Writer January 28, 2026

The clock ticked loudly as it neared 11:59 p.m., and a sense of urgency rushed through senior Kary Au as her shaky hands continued typing in a final attempt to submit her college applications before the...

How Awareness Month Helps Teacher Feel Seen

How Awareness Month Helps Teacher Feel Seen

Kylie Ho, Staff Writer December 17, 2025

For most teachers, the school day revolves around lesson plans, grading and guiding students through material. For anatomy teacher Laura Leyda, it also includes constant medical decisions that rarely stop...

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