Sally Pham

Liu learns to master multiple languages

Sally PhamMarch 24, 2020

When senior Victor Liu moved from his home of 15 years in Mexico, he was unsure what California would have in store for him. Thoughts of starting high school in...

Sports

Track and Field dashes to first in tri-meet

Sally PhamMarch 24, 2020

After three months of relentless practice, the Matadors hosted the school’s first ever tri-meet on March 5 against Temple City High School (TCHS) and Lincoln High School (LHS). The Matadors...

Features

Hsieh dives into role of lifeguard

Sally PhamFebruary 11, 2020

After a long day of school, senior Tim Hseih takes advantage of his ER4 and rushes to complete his homework before heading out at 4 p.m. to begin his part-time...

Column Opinions

Hurdling over obstacles

Sally PhamFebruary 11, 2020

As a freshman on the school’s track team, I was praised for the speed and agility I executed over the hurdles. I impressed my coaches and teammates with the medals...

Sports

Sports Profile: Kai Marroquin

Sally PhamJanuary 16, 2020

Coming from a sports-oriented family, it is no surprise that sophomore Kai Marroquin is involved in several sports: cross country, soccer, and track and field. Her main source of motivation...

Sports

Cross Country crosses limits in season opener

Sally PhamOctober 20, 2019

After the cross country team’s strong performance in the annual Rosemead Invitational, the Matadors rushed into their first league meet of the season on Sept. 25. The Matadors placed first...

Opinions

Government negligence leads to deforestation

Sally PhamSeptember 25, 2019

Flames engulfed the Amazon Basin over the course of three weeks. Though climate change has been a major factor in catalyzing many blazes, these recent fires were intentionally set by...

Life & Art

Big Softee brings big flavors to San Gabriel Valley

Sally PhamSeptember 25, 2019September 25, 2019

When Big Softee opened for business in Monterey Park last summer, the emerging soft-serve shop immediately gained popularity for its authentic flavors that represent the spirit of the Asian American...

Life & Art

Truong takes down mixed martial arts as hobby

Sally PhamMay 8, 2019

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...

Features

Bunny companionship during mourning

Sally PhamMay 8, 2019

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?...