Johnson demonstrates a cat pose (Marjaryasana). For the past decade, biology teacher Robert Johnson has enjoyed spending his afternoons with his son, now 23, and friends. His outdoor enthusiasm has lead him on hikes around the San Gabriel Mountains, Verdugo…
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Araujo stirs pot of passion
By Ahyoung Nguyen and Sunhi Nguyen With fresh tomato sauce and boiling spaghetti on the stove top, sophomore Keven Araujo was inspired by his mother and grandmother to cook. At the age of 9, he had a moment in the…
AUSD hosts second annual Robotics Challenge
The second annual Alhambra Unified School District (AUSD) Robotics Challenge hosted 12 teams from Alhambra High School, Mark Keppel High School, and San Gabriel High School on April 7. The students, organized in groups from two to six, were judged…
Music to my ears
Bright lights shined onto the Matador Band as they prepared to play for a football game halftime show. In the bleachers, the crowd laid silent, waiting for the first sound of music. But rather than focusing on the sheet music…
Best friends Alvarez, Ramirez defy gender stereotypes, form lasting bond
There have always been different beliefs when it comes to boys and girls becoming friends. Some think that it is impossible for people of opposite sex to become friends, that there will eventually be mixed emotions, but not in this…
Found from different backgrounds
Before their relationship became official, sophomores Maddie Chi* and Caleb Gomez* were just good friends who looked out for each other. It all started when they first met during their Physical Education class last year. After that, their relationship kicked…
Strutting down a path of passion
Blaring lights pierce her eyes while the soft murmur of the crowd echoes in her ears. In spite of the burden of nerves and expectations on her shoulders, she keeps a straight back and maintains an aura of confidence. Eyes…
A play to remember
Endless scripts, countless emotions to master, and an entire audience to amaze. His resonating voice slices through the silence of the theater. The character is brought to life through his every gesture and facial expression. Junior Brian Nguyen has worked…
Casino trains to be part of “The few and the brave”
Strength, courage, and faithfulness. Like his uncle before him, senior Cedric Casino wishes to embody these traits in the United States Marine Corps. Casino is one of the few people of Filipino descent who have made the decision to enlist…
‘I like to move, it move it’
Junior Carmen Liang was only in pre-school when she was first introduced into the world of dance through ballet classes. At that time, she was only three-years old and had not found her commitment towards dance, which caused her to…