Junior Raymond Truong recalls the adrenaline surging through his body as he prepares for another round of sparring in his mixed martial arts class. Tension surrounds the ring as both fighters sway side to side facing each other. The two…
Author: Sally Pham
Bunny companionship during mourning
Q: How many bunnies do you have? A: I had four before but now I have two bunnies, named Venadito and Manchitas. Q: What happened to the other two bunnies? Floofy died first because of hypothermia and Tiny died afterwards…
Movie Review: Black Mirror Bandersnatch
The Netflix Original, Bandersnatch, implemented an innovative approach to viewing that changed the streaming landscape. In this movie, the audience are given narrative control of the actors. The movie dynamic allows viewers to make various decisions for the character. Each…
Review: The Princess Switch
The Princess Switch is the latest movie entry in the Netflix Originals. The film is directed by Michael Rohl, who is best known for his work on Beauty and the Beast (2012) and Shadowhunters: The Mortal Instruments (2016). The Princess…
Athlete of the Month: Jason Phung
As a returning cross country runner, sophomore Jason Phung has been a valuable addition to the team since his freshman year. “The biggest reason for me joining [cross country was because of] my brother,” Phung said. “He introduced me to…
Varsity girls tennis sets sail to defeat Vikings in CIF after three year drought
Varsity girls tennis triumphed over Hueneme High School in the first round of CIF (California Interscholastic Federation) playoffs on home courts by a score of 13-5 on Oct. 30. “I felt happy knowing that all the team’s hard work from…
Phan draws path to hobby
There is no explicit definition for art. Because of its ambiguity, it is a concept that is open for public interpretation. Oftentimes, art is perceived as a way to express one’s creativity and imagination. However, freshman Aidan Phan considers art…
Review: The Alley opens path for fresh hand-made boba
With the countless number of tea houses in the San Gabriel Valley, one can sensibly assume that boba milk tea has become an integral part of Asian-American culture. The Alley, one of the many tea houses, advertises their tapioca balls…
Cross country remains hopeful after first league race, anticipates Apache meet
Despite beginning their preseason with an annual Rosemead Invitational, the Matadors came into their first league meet of the season with less experience than their competitors— Alhambra, Bell Gardens, Mark Keppel, Montebello, and Schurr. Unlike the other schools that attended…
Drama department hosts Halloween maze
The annual Halloween maze, hosted by the drama department, will be held during lunch from Oct. 25 to Oct. 31 in the auditorium. With another year passing by, the drama members prepare to bewilder students with spine-chilling costumes and death-defying…