By Michelle Dang Staff Writer   1 topic. 30 minutes. Just facts.   In the event of extemporaneous speaking, performers are not given months to prepare and perfect their speeches in advanced....

By Megan Tran Copy Editor    This year’s 2018-2019 Gabrielino Speech and Debate team is led by seniors Kevin Pham, Stephanie Rubio, and Jaycob Wahinehookae.   Rubio explained, “Our jobs...

By Roy Kwon Staff Writer   Thematic Interpretation (TI) or also, at times, known as Program Oral Interpretation (POI), is a unique event that requires one to be flexible in their performance skills....

By Daeja lee Conner Staff Writer   “Going into speech I picked OA because it really gave me a chance to open my mind to the change that I can bring into the world, it allows me to have a voice...

By Giovanni Galvez Staff Writer   Infinitely inspire.   In the event Original Oratory (OO),  speakers are given ten minutes to perform a persuasive speech they have written pertaining to societal...

By Lana Hy Staff Writer Oratorical Interpretation is an individual event that requires participants to memorize a famous speech and add their own personal twist to it. It also allows participants to...

By Cassidy Liu Copy Editor   “No one in your round will have a story like yours, and it’s amazing because of all the unique speeches you’ll see all year, and how special your own speech is,”...

By Kelly Quach Staff Writer   “The thing that makes Humorous Interp special is that it’s the one event where you can just sit back and enjoy the show the whole way through,” explained senior...

By Thomas Chung Copy Editor Preparation, communication, and argumentation. Every month, or every two months, depending on the debate category, the National Speech and Debate Association puts out...

By Vanessa Wu Staff Writer   Expository, also known as informative, requires boards and visual aids in order to persuade the audience. Expository at Gabrielino are well known for their boards because...

By Giovanni Galvez Staff Writer   Season two of the Netflix original series,  “On My Block,” was released on March 26. Already the show has proven to earn a strong 4 out of 5 stars.   The...

By Lana Hy Staff Writer  Later this spring, Porto’s Café, a family-owned Cuban bakery, will open its fifth store in West Covina.     “It’s going to be a very important part of West Covina,”...