On the Sunday of Dec. 6, California’s stay-at-home order took effect. Businesses and restaurants have begun closing, and individuals living in California have been ordered to stay at home with the exception of leaving for work or for errands...
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First annual Clubroke contest crowns VSA
On Dec. 14, the Vietnamese Student Association (VSA) was announced the winner of Gabrielino High School’s first annual Clubroke. ASB organized the friendly competition in the hopes of encouraging student participation in clubs this year...
Gabrielino student artists create for “LA vs. Hate” campaign
This year, five Gabrielino High School graphic design students participated in the LA vs. Hate campaign. At a press conference on Nov. 20, the artwork was showcased by the City of San Gabriel...
Marching Band, Orchestra give virtual performances for the holidays
Due to COVID-19, the Gabrielino High School Marching Band and Orchestra’s yearly Holiday Concert was cancelled. In lieu of this annual event, Gabrielino’s orchestra has taken a virtual approach to their performances...
Rose Parade faces fourth cancellation in 130-year history
The COVID-19 concern has put a halt to the annual festivity of the Rose Parade for the fourth time in the event’s history, but guests can still enjoy a twist on its normally televised program at 8 a.m. on Jan. 1, 2021...
Record-breaking number of women elected to office signals positive change
The 2020 election was monumental in more ways than one, with the ups and downs of the presidential race creating tension against the backdrop of a raging pandemic. Amid the chaos, however, emerged a landslide of unlikely victors— including a record-breaking number of women elected to office....
Supporting small businesses makes big differences
Convenience and affordability are typically the two main demands of consumers. However, with the holiday season here, shoppers must realize that getting gifts easy and cheap is less important than supporting small businesses in need...
Acknowledging essential workers for their service, sacrifices
The continuous fluctuation in COVID-19 cases has had many ups and downs for all, and those who have helped everyone brave this roller coaster are the overlooked and the underpaid— the essential workers. This includes bus drivers, grocery store workers, nurses, security guards, and many more...
Returning to campus unsafe until vaccine is distributed
During the few months that school has been back in session, students and staff have felt the loss of contact with their peers. Although many hope for the reopening of schools, the dangers of returning pose a threat to all. With the unpredictability of the pandemic, it is not safe enough to return back to school before the COVID-19 vaccine is released to the general public...
Gabrielino staff members share little acts of kindness
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...
Student workers persevere through holiday season
This holiday season, Gabrielino High School student workers are contributing to make dining and retail shopping experiences less stressful for the community. Seniors William Sjafri and Tony Attallah are among the group of student workers who are making sacrifices to provide quality customer service and ensure people can get their holiday shopping done safely amidst the COVID-19 pandemic...
Gabrielino High School students volunteer during holidays
The year is coming to an end, and with many uncertainties, the holiday season is shrouded with mixed emotions of stay-at-home sorrow and celebratory festiveness. Even so, one group of optimistic Gabrielino High School students has found a way to make the world brighter by doing what they do best: volunteering...