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Sophia Pu

Sophia Pu, Editor in Chief

Sophia Pu is the Editor in Chief for the school newspaper, marking her fourth year with the team. Outside of her editorial duties, Sophia is involved in Speech and Debate and enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time in nature. Her commitment to the newspaper grew from a passion for interviewing a diverse range of individuals she might not have interacted with otherwise.

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A surprise vocal performance by jazz artist Lesa Terry's daughter on May 17

How to have a Pinterest-worthy evening in Mid-Wilshire

Sophia Pu, Editor in Chief
May 30, 2024
The senior sunset marks the coming end of the school year and the high school experience. Seniors were able to participate in a plethora of activities throughout the month of May.

Senior activities send off class of 2024

Sophia Pu and Brian Ly
May 30, 2024
Chenlu Yang, junior, and Cedric Hua, sophomore, on the official Speech & Debate Showcase poster | Photo courtesy of Peyton Ong

Speech Showcases their passion, pride

Sophia Pu, Editor in Chief
May 10, 2024
Boys hurdle determinedly at the El Monte vs Marshall vs Gabrielino Tri-Meet on April 11

Track and field jumps into Mission Valley League Finals

Sophia Pu, Editor in Chief
April 29, 2024
Ortiz and Littleton joke around while taking care of garbage cans around campus

Custodians keep campus clean, safe for students

Sophia Pu, Editor in Chief
March 26, 2024
Wang (far left) interviews the cast of "The Brothers Sun" (right to left: co-creator Byron Wu, actor Sam Song Li, actor Justin Chien) in a Netflix Food Tour | Photo courtesy of The Hollywood Reporter

“Asians exist outside of Chinatowns”: Philip Wang on “The Brothers Sun”, Asian American media representation

Sophia Pu, Editor in Chief
March 26, 2024
Gab-stronomy's recipe of the month: quiche

Gab-stronomy’s recipe of the month: quiche

Sophia Pu, Editor in Chief
March 26, 2024
Girls soccer shows their camraderie before their Senior Night game | Photo courtesy of Mia Seto

Girls soccer ends their season with confidence, commitment

Sophia Pu
February 27, 2024
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
Put googly eyes everywhere! Photo courtessy of Flickr

The 10: New Year’s resolutions

Sophia Pu
January 29, 2024
The big fight at Golden Soup Restaurant Photo courtesy of Netflix

“The Brothers Sun” meticulously honors San Gabriel Valley’s Asian America

Sophia Pu
January 25, 2024
Photo courtesy of Thao Le

Screamin’ Eagles bring passion, pride to Fall Varsity

Sophia Pu
December 20, 2023
HONORING HERITAGE: Class of 2021's senior gift, a monument with "We Are Still Here" inscribed in Tongva

Gabrielino-Tongva: more than a school name

Bren Belmonte and Sophia Pu
December 20, 2023

Pumpkin, spice, and everything nice

Sophia Pu
December 6, 2023
How to have a cozy autumn afternoon in South Pasadena

How to have a cozy autumn afternoon in South Pasadena

Sophia Pu
December 5, 2023
How varsity football's last game went from touchdowns to throwdowns

How varsity football’s last game went from touchdowns to throwdowns

Sophia Pu
November 15, 2023
Courtesy of Keen Lai

Making magic at Gabrielino’s Homecoming

Sophia Pu
November 2, 2023
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
PARABOLA PROBLEMS Marisela Aguilera teaches quadratic equations a class of Honors Algebra 2

Honors courses: bridging the gap between regular and AP classes

Sophia Pu, Editor in Chief
October 2, 2023
Photo courtesy of Keen Lai

Chasing the sun: seniors embrace their final year together

Sophia Pu and Bren Belmonte
October 2, 2023
Superbloom at Carrizo Plain National Monument

[Photo] Winter showers may bring superbloom flowers

February 24, 2023
PROMOTING PERSPECTIVES The Ethnic Studies Committee visted Azusa High School on Feb. 21 to learn from how they have implemented their Ethnic Studies courses and apply those ideas to Gabrielino.

Gabrielino offers new ethnic studies courses

Sophia Pu, Production Chief
June 1, 2023
Greenify Gabrielino’s concrete jungle

Greenify Gabrielino’s concrete jungle

Sophia Pu, Production Chief
April 28, 2023
Pitchfork

“NEVER ENOUGH” levitates listeners through stages of grief

Sophia Pu, Production Chief
April 28, 2023
SPORTS SHOUTOUT Girls softball is welcomed by cheerleaders at the Spring Rally.

School spirit in bloom at Spring Rally

Sophia Pu, Production Chief
March 31, 2023
Wikipedia Commons

The 10: Best Eggs

Sophia Pu, Production Chief
March 31, 2023
Homecoming brings fantasy to life

Homecoming brings fantasy to life

Sophia Pu, Production Chief
February 24, 2023
SCORING GOALS Striker Caleb Perez, junior, dribbles past defenders in order to create a shot opprotunity.

Boys soccer makes history in CIF playoffs

Sophia Pu, Production Chief
February 24, 2023
Wrestling triumphs with tenacity

Wrestling triumphs with tenacity

Sophia Pu, Staff Writer
December 16, 2022
SKY HIGH Color guard points their flags to the sky during a half-time performance.

Color guard captivates with their camaraderie

Sophia Pu, Staff Writer
November 18, 2022
LIVIN’ THEIR DREAMS Students begin Dance 1 class with warm up routines set to music.

Students learn to leap to their dreams through dance

Sophia Pu, Production Chief
November 18, 2022
Cross country shows promise in season races

Cross country shows promise in season races

Sophia Pu, Production Chief
November 1, 2022
HI-YAH!  Eagles control the ball with a high kick against the El Monte Lions on Jan. 13.

Boys soccer stays positive amidst player shortages

Sophia Pu, Staff Writer
January 28, 2022
Gabrielino welcomes Dr. Rynkiewicz

Gabrielino welcomes Dr. Rynkiewicz

Sophia Pu, Staff Writer
September 13, 2021

San Gabriel opens campuses in April

Sophia Pu, Staff Writer
March 26, 2021
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