Notorious for giving pop quizzes, math teacher Huong Tran maintains her reputation through her unique teaching style and by being the only Advanced Placement (AP) calculus teacher on campus. Tran is known for the high AP test pass rates of…
Author: Selina Han
Ly “Swirlz” up trendy frozen treats in San Gabriel
Phillip Ly graduated from SGHS in 2013 and from the University of Redlands in 2017 with a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Global Business. He is currently starting his own rolled ice cream business in San Gabriel called Swirlz Creamery.…
“Serve” up some respect, show some “love” for boys’ tennis
Tennis requires endurance, agility, and hand-eye coordination. The varsity boys team knows this well as they train every day after school with the goal of winning their league and advancing to CIF. “I see tennis as more of a calm…
San Gabriel walks out in solidarity
By Selina Han and Bastian Mendez Students gathered by the Pancake yesterday as part of a national school walkout affiliated with the Women’s March organizers. The event’s goal was to protest inaction from lawmakers on gun control legislation and to…
San Gabriel’s CSF should have more requirements for cords
California Scholarship Federation (CSF) is an honor society that recognizes students for academic achievement. In San Gabriel High School (SGHS), CSF exists as one of the handful of clubs that offers cords and stoles for graduation. SGHS’s CSF follows the…
Overdue grades burden stressed students
With high school students’ grade point averages being one of the key factors in college admissions, it is no wonder that grades are one of the biggest priorities for them. In addition to taking honors and advanced placement courses, students…
Ngo, inspired by mother, maintains vegetarian diet for ethical reasons
Growing up, junior Sophia Ngo had always been fond of animals. Ngo’s love for animals combined with her mother’s diet led her to convert to vegetarianism two years ago. “I’ve always attended classes about vegetarianism because my mom is [a]…
Athlete of the Month: Lilian Ngo
During her freshman year, senior Lilian Ngo joined the tennis team after her friends encouraged her to try out. She went from not having any experience in tennis to being on the varsity girls team in both her junior and…
Twisteas serves refreshing trendy drinks
Everyday on my way to school I pass by the plaza of the corner of Hellman and New Ave., but one day I noticed a bright green and pink sign light up the usually dull plaza. “Another boba shop?” I…
‘Tampon tax’ outlines burden put on females’ wallets
There have always been differences between men and women, whether it be the gender wage gap or the infamous “pink tax.” Women get paid less than men for the same job and have to pay more for products aimed towards women.…