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Since the start of the school year, Lancy and her ASB board have been leading the school in school spirit. PHOTO CREDITS TO LANCY ZHOU

Lancy’s Journey as ASB President

Lhau, Features Editor April 11, 2025

For Lancy Zhou, stepping into the role of ASB president was no small feat. The experience as ASB president has both been rewarding and enlightening. Her journey began during her junior year when she served...

BTS’s second English single Butter. PHOTO CREDS TO BIGHIT ENTERTAINMENT

Is Korean Disappearing From K-pop?

Lhau, Features Editor April 11, 2025

K-pop is short for Korean pop music, it has long been defined by its blend of infectious melodies, synchronized choreography, and most importantly, its Koren identity. However, in recent years, there has...

PHOTO COURTESY OF WBALTV1. The app tiktok is just so addicting. My phone is nothing without it.

I am addicted to Tiktok, not my phone

Lhau, Features Editor March 4, 2025

I would like to believe that I am not addicted to my phone. I do not mind leaving my phone in another room, and I do not panic when the battery dies. I can even go hours without checking messages, and...

PHOTO COURTESY OF GETTYIMAGES. Students are standing next to each other yet are glued to their phones. Society has lost the meaning of human interaction.

Society is Cooked: Students Can’t Survive Without Their Phones

Lhau, Features Editor March 4, 2025

Walk into any classroom, and you will see students mindlessly scrolling through short form videos, texting friends, or frantically Googling for answers instead of thinking for themselves. The moment Wi-Fi...

Are ASB overworked?

Lhau, Features Editor February 13, 2025

ASB is the club that works tirelessly, endless nights and days all for the school events that we as students much enjoy, such as spirit week, dances, and rallies. While students enjoy these activities,...

PHOTO BY LILY HAU. Adding personality one sticker at a time. Watch as I grow through stickers.

Sticker Spree to Sticker Stash: A Reflection on me

Lhau, Features Editor February 12, 2025

When I was younger, stickers were my everything. If I ever got my hands on a sheet, every flat surface within a ten-foot radius was fair game. My notebooks, my water bottle, my walls, even my desk –...

PHOTO COURTESY OF THE GUARDIAN. Skibidi Toilet is the embodiment of modern age brain rot.

Understanding Brain Rot

Lhau, Features Editor February 12, 2025

In an age dominated by digital media, the concept of “brain rot” has emerged as a critique of the mental stagnation caused by overconsumption. Recently named Oxford University Press’s Word of the...

PHOTO BY KIMBERLY TRUONG. 
Truong loves to bake and wants to share that with the world.

Truong Bakes Bonds

Lhau, Features Editor February 7, 2025

Baking may seem like a hobby and fun activity to others. But to one, it’s seen as a journey that began with her family that continued to build bonds with her friends. Inspired by her stepdad, who introduced...

Photo credits to Netflix Kr. Yim Siwan and Jo Yuri radiate charm as they gear up for Squid Game Season 2.

Blending Korean Music with Film

Lhau, Features Editor February 7, 2025

In recent years, the line between South Korea’s music and film has blurred, with K-pop idols making a transition onto the screen. The announcement of Squid Game Season 2 added excitement with the casting...

PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA. 
An AI generated image of a sunset.

What is AI Art?

Lhau, Features Editor February 7, 2025

Art has always been a reflection of human creativity, culture and expression. However, in recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a disruptive force, challenging traditional notions of...

PHOTO COURTESTY OF CUINDEPENDENT.
Caution in the hallways because they're always slow walkers. They're unnecessary and need to move on.

I hate slow walkers

Lhau, Features Editor February 6, 2025

If you are a fast walker, then you will understand  the frustration of walking in the hallways packed with slow walkers. Between classes, we only have eight minutes to get across the campus. However,...

PHOTO COURTESY OF IVY LY. SGHS’s Co-Ed Cross Country Team stands at Mt. Sac after the race.

Cross Country Runs To CIF

Lhau, Features Editor December 12, 2024

This season, San Gabriel High School’s cross country team started a journey that tested their limits, pushed their endurance, and showcased their spirit. Early mornings were filled with the sound of...

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