Due to a faulty fire curtain, the auditorium is currently not available for use. An inspection will further examine one of the motors that operates the fire curtain. “There are regulations we adhere to. One of the major inspections that…
Author: Eileen Ong
School removes tiles due to asbestos scare
By Kenny Lam and Eileen Ong The school addressed an asbestos scare by replacing broken floor tiles in the S5 classroom during Thanksgiving Break. According to pictures received by The Matador, the classroom was fenced off and a temporary tunnel…
Wash fence poses danger for students nearby
Peering into the deep abyss of the Alhambra Wash, it is alarming to see that the only thing between the students and the large canal is a rusty, old chain-link fence. The fence, instead of providing a sense of security,…
Free community college
California residents can attend any community college in California for free through a state program that covers tuition fees. The California College Promise Grant (CCPG)’s goal is to make higher education more affordable and accessible to students who otherwise cannot…
Active shooter response training prepares police, staff, students
The Alhambra Police Department collaborated with the Alhambra Unified School District to administer an active shooter response training in order to prepare for such a situation. First responders from the neighboring cities of San Gabriel, Monterey Park, San Marino, and…
District impedes progress with rotations
With four new assistant principals out of five, the change in administrative staff creates issues in leadership as the school adjusts to new faces in the office. When the Alhambra Unified School District constantly shuffles its administrators around different schools,…
Whitman settles discrimination complaint
By Kenny Lam and Eileen Ong Resolving a discrimination complaint filed after a school vandalism incident in May 2017, the Alhambra Unified School District (AUSD) awarded teacher David Whitman $15,000 compensation for emotional distress. In addition, the settlement agreement negotiated…
Yearbook review: El Camino Real successfully captures year
El Camino Real released volume 63 of their long-anticipated yearbook at the distribution and signing party on May 4. At first glance, the single fractured text slayed across the cover already gives off a powerful impression. Its minimalist design spotlights…
Schools should recognize mental health days
Your body temperature is 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit. There are no signs of coughing, sneezing, or a stuffy nose. Everything seems normal, but you know you do not feel well. The weight of all the exhaustion and stress has piled on,…
The Matador Bullring (Vol. 63 Issue 7): Do you think walkouts are an effective solution to problems?
“Although it might not be super effective, it does raise awareness for others and can motivate them to participate with their own.” – Esperanza Pacheco, 9th grade “Yes, they are effective because most of the schools are doing it…