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Clifton Powell greets customers behind a display of fruit cobblers

Celebrate Black History Month: three family-run, Black-owned eateries that cook from the heart

Sophia Pu February 26, 2024

Perry’s Joint    Whether the day is rainy and cold or sunny and clear, Perry’s Joint in Pasadena is a bright, comforting slice of joy and soul. Inside, the walls are painted a welcoming shade...

Photo courtesy of Thao Le

Screamin’ Eagles bring passion, pride to Fall Varsity

Sophia Pu December 20, 2023

   It’s seven in the morning on Dec. 9. Adrenaline electrifies the air at Montebello High School, where hundreds of students in the Southern California Debate League are gathered for the Fall Varsity...

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...

Honoring Sacrifice: Commending our San Gabriel Veterans

Honoring Sacrifice: Commending our San Gabriel Veterans

Gabrielle Rodriguez, Staff Writer December 5, 2023

     “We owe this to our families, children, and friends,”’ emphasized Art Hernandez.    Walking into San Gabriel’s Plaza Park's first annual Veterans Ceremony, flags decorated...

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...

JUNIOR JEWELS: Lau and his friends pose at Taylor Swift's Eras Tour concert (Courtesy of Marcus Lau)

‘It’s like medicine’: how concerts free fans to feel

Sophia Pu October 25, 2023

   A deafening roar goes through the crowd as the stadium lights dim and the artist takes their first steps onto the stage. Thousands of fans cheer like it is their last day on earth, releasing all the...

Photo courtesy of Justin Truong, 12

In Memoriam: celebrating Gafford’s enduring impact

Brian Ly, Production Chief October 2, 2023

   JC Gafford was emblematic of Gabrielino High School’s spirit, championing self-expression and an unabashed, positive outlook on life. His passing left the Gabrielino community devastated; students...

Photo courtesy of Keen Lai

Chasing the sun: seniors embrace their final year together

Sophia Pu and Bren Belmonte October 2, 2023

   At 5:45 am, the sun is still asleep behind the San Gabriel Mountains, and the air is fresh with a gentle coolness. Arcadia County Park is usually still at this hour, the morning dew resting undisturbed...

PROMOTING INCLUSIVITY Katelyn Penuelas educates Freshman on what cultural identity is, and asks them to think of how their identities are shaped by their culture.

Embracing minds and diversity: Gabrielino’s new ethnic studies classes for the 2023-2024 year

Mark Chammas, Staff Writer September 29, 2023

   In a proactive move towards inclusivity and fostering understanding of various ethnic backgrounds, the 2023-2024 school year marks Gabrielino High School’s first year offering Ethnic Studies classes.  ...

“He is a guy that does not get enough sleep, needs coffee, tries everyday to be a good teacher and try not to fall asleep. He cares about us, that’s the first impression I got.” - Jayden Phung (10)

AP Chemistry: A new year, new students, same challenge

Isaac Chan, Staff Writer September 29, 2023

   Tucked away in B201 on the second floor of the B building, home to challenging courses like Honors Bio, Pre-Calc Honors, and AP Physics, is AP Chemistry—often considered the most challenging course...

WRAPPING UP Yearbook staff puts the finishing touches on the final pages before submitting to print.

Ash-á-Wût ‘takes it from here’ with yearbook

April 28, 2023

By Jordan Liu | Copy Editor    A resounding cheer filled Room B138 on March 30 as the Ash-á-Wût Yearbook staff watched their advisor Philip Zamora click a single button and submit each...

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