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Cheer squad qualifies for USA Nationals

Cheer squad qualifies for USA Nationals

February 8, 2017

By Garrett Gallego Staff Writer On Jan. 21, at the second of two Regional Cheer rounds, Gabrielino High School’s Cheer Competition Squad solidified its qualification for the United Spirit Association...

Staff Editorial: Planned Parenthood essential for all, should not be defunded

February 8, 2017

Planned Parenthood is a nonprofit organization that provides health services related to reproduction and sexual education. However, it is greatly opposed by those against abortion and who advise retracting...

Reform views of public breastfeeding

February 8, 2017

By Marleld Duran  Staff Writer Mothers breastfeed their newborn babies for the health of both their baby and themselves. While this process may make individuals feel uncomfortable, society needs...

Viewpoints: Should U.S soldiers be allowed to wear religious accessories?

February 8, 2017

By Cassandra Gallegos Entertainment Editor According to The Independent, Sikh and Muslim soldiers are authorized to wear hijabs and turbans as part of their military uniforms. Approval for bearing...

Viewpoints: Should U.S soldiers be allowed to wear religious accessories?

February 8, 2017

Markings disrupt unit cohesion By Linus Chhun Staff Writer Earlier this month, new regulations were passed to allow soldiers to more easily attain accommodations to wear identifiable religious markings....

Cut discriminatory taxes on feminine products

Cut discriminatory taxes on feminine products

February 8, 2017

By Nyah Toomes Staff Writer In most states, groceries and medical supplies are exempt from sales taxes, but in all states except for five, pads and tampons are not. Enforcing taxes on these sanitary...

A television news crew views the fallen Pioneer Cabin Tree at Calaveras Big Trees State Park Monday, Jan. 9, 2017, in Arnold , Calif. Famous for a "drive-thru" hole carved into its trunk, the giant sequoia was toppled over by a massive storm Sunday. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

Pioneer Cabin Tree felled by storm

February 8, 2017

By Jannelle Dang Opinion Editor A combination of root decay and heavy flooding resulted in the collapse of the Pioneer Cabin Tree in California’s Calaveras Big Trees State Park on Jan. 8. The storm...

3D laughter to be delivered to space

3D laughter to be delivered to space

February 8, 2017

By Rodin Batcheller Sports Editor In 2014, Eyal Gever, a renowned Israeli artist, began a global collaborative project called #Laugh that officially launched in 2016. It will be the first piece of...

UC, CSU increase tuition

February 8, 2017

By Angelina Liang Addendum Editor As University of California (UC) and California State University (CSU) schools struggle to find funding, the public university systems have decided to raise tuition...

Work Hard, Study Hard

February 8, 2017

Gabrielino's Student Workers By Cassandra Gallegos Staff Writer From 12 p.m. until the end of lunch, student cafeteria workers dedicate their time to a job that serves the entire student body. Each...

Coaches Corner

February 6, 2017

By Venisa Wang Staff Writer Nearly three years after the infamous girls soccer CIF champion win, girls soccer Coach Rafael Moran continues to strive towards nothing but the best, and aims to repeat...

Lady Eagles soar toward league title

Lady Eagles soar toward league title

February 1, 2017

By Jady Ojeda Staff Writer The Gabrielino High School (GHS) girls varsity basketball team continues to inch closer to the Mission Valley League title with their victories each week. The team’s ultimate...

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