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Gabrielino staff members share little acts of kindness

December 18, 2020

A key feature of the holiday season is to take it upon oneself to give back to their community. Some Gabrielino High School teachers and staff that are volunteering and giving back to the community, like teachers Stepahnie Ventura, Tera Straker, and Sheila Mateo...

“Selena: The Series” is beautiful but has its thorns

December 18, 2020

As an Asian American born in the 2000’s, I never knew who Selena Quintanilla was, until we watched the 1997 movie “Selena” starring Jennifer Lopez in Spanish class. The movie was a great story, but I still didn’t understand how much of an icon she was, and I was hoping that Netflix’s “Selena: The Series” would show me why she was so revered. While the show did give me a lot more insight into Selena’s family life, it fell short of truly capturing who Selena was...

Tongva Times staff shares holiday favorites

December 18, 2020

Favorite Songs: "Sleigh Ride" by The Ronettes Brian Ly "Santa Claus is Coming to Town" by The Jackson 5 Brittany Snow "White Winter Hymnal" by Fleet Foxes Kaylee Chan Holly...

Phoenix Kitchen, perfect place for Chinese cuisine

December 18, 2020

Phoenix Kitchen, a Chinese restaurant with many locations throughout the county, has been one of my go-to places for years. I have tried out many of their dishes before; this time I ordered the Yeung Chow fried rice, the minced chicken lettuce cups, and the Thai mixed seafood noodle soup...

2021 Grammy Awards fail to diversify across nominees, nominators

December 18, 2020

The 2021 Grammy Nominations were announced on Nov. 24 and have sparked a flurry of conversations about the Recording Academy’s voting criteria. It reflects on the Academy’s controversial track record about inclusion of diversity within not only its nominees but also the voting members of the Academy itself...

Making, breaking fashion trends in 2020

December 18, 2020

As the year begins to veer off into 2021, everyone seems to be reflecting on this year’s fads and crazes, with lookbooks that vary. This year’s styles were definitely influenced by many big names and brands, and I can say that it was anything but normal...

Drama department to performs “Microwave in the Cafeteria” on Zoom

November 30, 2020

Drama’s first ever virtual play, “Microwave in the Cafeteria,” will be performed on the week of Dec. 14, one week before finals...

Screamin’ Eagles compete in November’s virtual tournaments

November 30, 2020

The Screamin’ Eagles Speech team participated in numerous Speech and Debate tournaments throughout November, forming a packed fall season for members at all levels...

Return of competitive sports remains in limbo

November 30, 2020

The athletics committee has released information that sports will attempt to return in December as athletes prepare for their upcoming seasons with conditioning...

California voters reject propositions relating to students

November 30, 2020

California’s 12 state ballot measures depend on the decisions made by the people of California. These decisions can impact students in numerous ways, as it can make a difference in university admissions, rent, the age requirements to vote, and taxes...

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...

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...

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