Environmental degradation is becoming more of an issue to the world as the years go by. Some individuals see the danger and do their best to recycle, properly throw away trash and, all in all, make the world a cleaner…
Category: Opinions
The Matador Bullring (Vol. 63 Issue 7): Do you think walkouts are an effective solution to problems?
“Although it might not be super effective, it does raise awareness for others and can motivate them to participate with their own.” – Esperanza Pacheco, 9th grade “Yes, they are effective because most of the schools are doing it…
Excessive fundraisers show two sides of a coin (con)
There is no end to the fundraisers at San Gabriel High School (SGHS). It is a disappointment that schools are using different methods to raise money out of students’ wallets. Pressuring students to go to funds to receive extra credit…
Excessive funds show two sides of a coin (pro)
The fun in fundraisers is apparent on the miserable faces of students who go around begging people to buy their merchandise. Nonetheless, fundraising is a crucial component of any organization; the clubs at San Gabriel High School are no exceptions.…
Jokes aside, safety first
The week of a student begins with school, the start of a violent disruption begins with terror. The two should not mix and more acknowledgment of this danger must be addressed in detail. Many shootings happened in educational institutes. The…
Teachers deserve more support
Teaching, at its core, is selfless and extremely demanding. An excessive amount of work both in and out of the classroom is needed to keep up with the burdening demands of the job. Yet, despite knowledge of these struggles, our…
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…
Online assignments lack integrity, leniency for students
In recent years, online assignments are increasingly becoming more integrated into teachers’ curriculum. They can be convenient, environmentally friendly, and supposedly easier for students to accomplish more with same amount of time invested or less. But can the same be…
Find the Silver Lining
My friend once asked me about how I could always be so happy. At the time, I simply laughed it off, but in my head, I had a deeper answer for her. It was because I am grateful for all…