If you saw our recent posts, then you know we have begun our latest interactive feature; our bean and cheese taco tournament. The Gavel Staff continues the 1st Annual HHS Taco Tourney with a battle to remember between Bill Miller, the SA fried chicken favorite, and the taco joint that had its origins right here on Hildebrand and…Continue Reading Taco Tourney Game 3: Bill Millers vs. Taco Cabana
If you saw our last post then you know we have begun our latest interactive feature. So here is game two of our bean and cheese taco tournament. The Gavel Staff continues the 1st Annual HHS Taco Tourney with a mind blowing battle between old time favorite Tink-A-Taco and the newly refurbished Taurinos, giving us a…Continue Reading Taco Tourney Game 2: Tink-A-Taco vs. Taurinos
If you caught the latest print edition of The Gavel in your 7th period, then you know we introduced our latest interactive feature. So here is game one of our bean and cheese taco tournament: The Gavel Staff begins the 1st Annual HHS Taco Tourney with a ferocious battle between Blue Plate Award winning Food…Continue Reading Taco Tourney Game 1: Dos vs. Los Balitos
“I don’t date whites,” “I only date blacks,” or “I would rather not date Mexicans or Asians.” These are all things that can be heard discussed on a daily basis from students around campus. Students consider different preferences when it comes to attraction and dating, but does skin color fit in with these preferences, or is…Continue Reading Students discuss racial bias and colorism in dating
by Jarlyn Landeros and Lucille Gradillas Almost two years since they commenced the construction of a new “A building”, fine arts classes and journalism have moved into their new home on campus. Where the rat-infested, cramped, sticky old building once stood, now stands a colossal monument to the art programs. Students and teachers alike are filling in to get a…Continue Reading Fine arts programs enjoy new building
Mucho Talento: Senior Cristina Tzintzun smiles and waves after a performance on the Spanish language talent competition show “Tengo Talento Mucho Talento,” where she appeared and advanced all the way to the quarterfinals. The lights hit her face as she enters the room and steps on the cold stage. Cameras point at her from every angle, as the judges…Continue Reading Senior Cristina Tzintzun Experiences TV Talent Fame
In case you missed it on paper, here is the digital edition of the February 2019 issue of The Gavel Magazine. This is the Body Issue. Download the issue here: Body Issue Upload…Continue Reading The Gavel Magazine: Body Issue
original artwork by Lisabeth Perez The life of a Hip Hop artist is a dream for many. Fame, riches, and recognition all sound appealing, but becoming a well-known artist isn’t always as easy as it might appear. Sure, the top chart billboard has some bangers, but there is a whole underground culture of overlooked artists who…Continue Reading Soundcloud Local Artists: Emerging Hip Hop
In a time where social norms, standards, and stereotypes run through almost everyone’s head, being yourself and loving yourself is hard for anyone to do. Even though the thought of loving yourself for who you are and what you look like may seem hard to do, especially with all of your insecurities or low self-esteem…Continue Reading OPINION: Confidence is Key
photo by Harmoni Guerrero CAPTION: Senior guard De’quare’yon Haney leads his team up court in an exciting game against Sam Houston High School. Varsity Boys Basketball takes on the Brandeis Broncos at 7:30pm tonight at Harlan High School’s gym. The team has been working hard so far this season, and the Gavel Sports Team spoke to…Continue Reading Varsity Boys Basketball Season Update