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Incoming Gabrielino class of 2029 takes a first look

Incoming Gabrielino class of 2029 takes a first look

Ana Jurado, Staff Writer March 24, 2025

On March 19, a new group of students entered the Gabrielino High School campus—the incoming ninth-grade class.  Peer Helpers received the eighth graders to guide them on a campus tour, introducing...

Gianna McFarlane (9) auditions in callbacks.

Gabrielino Drama Department prepares for ambitious ‘Hunchback’ production

Isaac Chan, Production Chief February 28, 2025

Senior Yi Ming (Emily) Wang stands in front of a small, captive audience in the Black Box theater in Gabrielino High School’s drama room. Wang has prepared the song “No Longer You” and a short monologue...

ELPAC coordinator Kathleen Gomez analyzes ELPAC testing results.

English language proficiency assessments begin at Gabrielino

Mark Chammas, Editor in Chief February 26, 2025

English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC) testing has officially begun at Gabrielino High School. The assessment, which measures English proficiency for students in the school’s...

Gabrielino Screamin' Eagles Speech and Debate Team take on Stanford Invitational online

Gabrielino Screamin’ Eagles Speech and Debate Team take on Stanford Invitational online

Karina Vargas, Staff Writer February 25, 2025

On Feb. 8-10, the Gabrielino Screamin’ Eagles Speech and Debate Team competed at the 39th Annual Stanford Invitational, going against teams across the United States. Despite the tournament being online,...

Boys soccer secures first win of the season

Boys soccer secures first win of the season

Ellena Hernandez, Staff Writer February 1, 2025

On Jan. 27, from 5:30 to 7 p.m., Gabrielino High School’s varsity boys soccer team beat Rosemead High School, 4-0, at Gabrielino. Being the very first win of the season, it was an exciting moment for...

Center back Mia Seto receives the ball against Ramona Convent Secondary School.

Eaton Fire: Sports Rescheduling

Josephine Scannell, Staff Writer January 30, 2025

On January 7th, Santa Ana winds came to the San Gabriel Valley, igniting fires all around the San Gabriel Valley region. With ash falling like snow, and flames consuming residential areas, Mission Valley...

TikTok's Temporary Shutdown: The Battle Between National Security and Digital Culture

TikTok’s Temporary Shutdown: The Battle Between National Security and Digital Culture

Landen Nguyen, Staff Writer January 30, 2025

On Jan. 18, 2025, TikTok users in the U.S. faced a shocking reality when the app shut down just hours before a federal ban was set to take effect. A notification popped up, reading: "A law banning TikTok...

Display of graphic novels and picture books.

Gabrielino’s book fair: Selling books and reliving memories

Isaac Chan, Production Chief December 18, 2024

A large cardboard cutout of Freddy Fazbear sits in front of the library doors, inviting or perhaps foreboding all who would enter. Fazbear guards a vibrant and colorful collection of book covers...

Emmett Suess, art instructor, at the Eaton Canyon field trip 
(Photo courtesy of Sabrinna Lozano)

More than a field trip: the behind-the-scenes benefits of recent art trip

Ana Jurado, Staff Writer December 12, 2024

On Nov. 7, the Gabrielino advanced art students got to experience the sprawling hills, lush nature, and rich history found at Eaton Canyon. A field trip whose impact is more than meets the eye. This...

Gabrielino's annual blood drive: A tradition of giving back

Gabrielino’s annual blood drive: A tradition of giving back

Mandy Rong, Staff Writer November 21, 2024

Gabrielino High School’s annual blood drive, organized by the senior class officers of the Associated Student Body (ASB), has once again brought students, staff, and the community together to give back....

Courtesy of the New York Public Library

Election 2024: Student voices, student votes

Isaac Chan, Production Chief November 21, 2024

On Nov. 5, residents of San Gabriel participated in the 2024 Presidential Election, voting for local measures and politicians in addition to the national election. Residents could vote at two locations...

Courtesy of GEMR

Marching Band triumphs in final season as seniors say farewell

Rocky Liu, Contributing Writer November 8, 2024

On Nov. 1st, the Gabrielino Eagles Marching Regiment (GEMR) celebrated their senior night. As GEMR concludes its final tournaments, they bid farewell to 13 seniors, marking the end of their musical odyssey. “Our...

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