Although the school is mandated by state law to provide “comprehensive sexual health education and HIV prevention education,” it is insufficient in its implementation of the program. Sex education that is comprehensive and medically accurate is essential to students’ understanding…
Author: Matador Staff
Q&A With Homecoming Court 2018
Daryl Nguyen Q: What motivated you to run for homecoming court? A: My friends and peers told me to run for prince and I thought that since it’s my senior year, it would be a good opportunity to do a…
Letter from The Matador regarding publishing over summer breaks
Dear Community: The Matador will not be publishing in print or online over summer break in accordance with the new Alhambra Unified School District School Publications code. As stated in the code, “official school publications” and the communications of “official…
SGHS goes under lockdown
1:30 pm: An update from Principal Debbie Stone: Good afternoon, Matador parents. This is Principal Stone, and I am calling to share information about the lockdown that took place at San Gabriel High School. All students and staff did an…
Teachers unjustly impose views on students
A teacher’s words have the tremendous power to influence students’ beliefs. When discussions about politics, race, sexual orientation, religion, class, or any other controversial issue come up in the classroom, it is critical for teachers to tread the fine line…
Teacher files sexual harassment complaint with DFEH, EEOC
By Carlos Carrillo and Jennifer Cheung Environmental science teacher David Whitman has recently filed a complaint with the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) in which he alleges that he was a victim of sex-gender discrimination, harassment, and…
Teachers demand answers regarding campus vandalism
By Carlos Carrillo and Jennifer Cheung “Where was the outrage for how poorly teachers were treated?” Science teachers Robert Johnson and David Whitman spoke Tuesday at the Alhambra Unified School District (AUSD) school board meeting, demanding answers regarding the vandalism…
Mark Keppel goes under lockdown during homecoming game
Mark Keppel High School’s homecoming football game against San Gabriel High School came to a sudden halt last night, as Monterey Park police placed a lockdown around the school at approximately 7:30 p.m. At 7:21 p.m., the Monterey Park Police…
School inhibits education with cut classes
In every school there is bound to be conflict over course offerings. Some classes fill too quickly and leave students on the outside looking in while others do not fill at all, resulting in unfortunate cancellations. At a school as…
Gilbert, Tellez-Gagliano retire
Alhambra Unified School District (AUSD) Superintendent Laura Tellez-Gagliano and Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Marsha Gilbert, announced their retirement after the end of this school year after serving 12 and 42 years in the District, respectively. According to the Pasadena…