201 E Chapman Ave, Fullerton, CA 92832

THE TRIBE TRIBUNE

201 E Chapman Ave, Fullerton, CA 92832

THE TRIBE TRIBUNE

201 E Chapman Ave, Fullerton, CA 92832

THE TRIBE TRIBUNE

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Since students’ return after winter break, there has been a shortage of substitute teachers. Some days, multiple classes meet in the gym so an adult can monitor more than one class at a time.

COVID causes drop in attendance, sub shortage

Alejandra Rodriguez, Editor-in-Chief January 26, 2022

Freshman Nicole White spent her winter break isolated in her bedroom opening Christmas presents over FaceTime.  “My sisters and my dad were the ones who caught COVID and had to stay in their rooms...

Dance Production students performed at the Dec. 10 winter assembly.

December Briefly

Tribe Tribune Staff December 12, 2021

Disabled Students Collect Donations for Needy Animals By Clerene Palean The Adult Transition Program teaches students with disabilities between the ages of 18 and 22. The program focuses on teaching...

The Tribe Tribune interviewed students, school officials, scholars and police officers during their 10-week investigation into the dress code.

Students alarmed by dress code enforcement

Sophia Galvan and Alia Noll December 12, 2021

District officials will seek ASB students' input for new dress code guidelines next year During the first week of school, administrators welcomed students back to campus with a presentation about...

Red Team Sarah Kelekoma (butterfly cape), Karina Francis, (hat), Nolan Shirk and Ian Klatzker (right) competed against the Blue Team from  La Costa Canyon High School on Oct. 22. The team will face La Habra High School in a match on Nov. 18.

November Briefly

Tribe Tribune Staff November 10, 2021

ComedySportz faces La Habra team on Nov. 18 The FUHS ComedySportz team will play host to La Habra High School’s comedy improv team on Nov. 18 at 7 p.m. in the Little Theater. Tickets are $7 and can...

Seniors will have an opportunity to work on college applications on Oct. 13.

Seniors to get help with college applications Oct. 13

Alia Noll, Managing Editor October 10, 2021

Senior Garrett Fan has 26 college applications to fill out before Jan. 1.  “Half of the colleges are reach schools and the other half… I just do not have a positive outlook,” Fan said. “There...

Students must wear face coverings at the Oct. 16 Homecoming dance. This facemask is available for $14.99 at rhinestonesuperstore.com.

Campus Update

Tribe Tribune Staff October 10, 2021

ASB opts for gender neutral Homecoming Court By Ami Ishikawa and Alyson Jeong The Fullerton ASB has decided this year to crown Homecoming Royalty instead of a Homecoming Queen and King. In other...

Innocent searches such as heart sketches are full of blocked images on student chromebooks.

District tightens cyber security to prevent ransomware attack

Clerene Palean, Managing Editor October 8, 2021

Senior Miriam Chappell needed a good image of special effects artist Phil Tippett’s work for her BADE class. Using her Chromebook she searched for Phil Tippett’s stop motion film Mad God. Instead...

The Fullerton Auditorium upgrades will not be completed until June 2022.

Auditorium retrofitting scheduled to be done June 1

Laila Diaz and Ruby Miller October 6, 2021

Student musicians, actors, dancers and singers are finally allowed to perform in front of live audiences. However, the Fullerton Auditorium (formerly called Plummer) will not be available to showcase FUHS...

The American Scholastic Association was impressed with the Tribe Tribune’s creativity this year, especially with photos like this one depicting the baking frenzy during the pandemic.

Tribe Tribune wins first place for photos, layout

Alejandra Rodriguez, Managing Editor June 4, 2021

Competing against 150 schools nationwide, the Tribe Tribune captured first place for Best Overall Photography and first place for Outstanding Layout in the 2020-2021 American Scholastic Association...

Emily Ruiz committed to Harvard University at signing day on April 29. Photo courtesy of Emily Ruiz.

Valedictorian to help people through STEM passion

Alexandra Williams, Editor-in-Chief May 20, 2021

Valedictorian Emily Ruiz has always known she wanted a career in STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Math). “I’ve always loved STEM,” Ruiz said. “In elementary school, I would go to Raytheon...

Senior Nicholas Caluyas friend drawing a self portrait of him on a balloon. Photo courtesy of Nicholas Caluya.

Caluya earns Salutatorian honor

Clerene Palean, Staff Writer May 20, 2021

Earning the full IB Diploma is frankly a ton of rigorous work. Senior Nicholas Caluya took 7 classes every semester of high school, except for the two semesters when he took 8 classes. Yes, 8. It’s...

Senior Samantha Dennis performing at Friday night football games with the FUHS Varsity Song Team. Photo courtesy of Samantha Dennis.

Dennis’s leadership helps others

Lamya Saade, Staff Writer May 20, 2021

“Do we come in on three or four?” asks a confused choir student. “It’s on the downbeat,” says soprano section leader Samantha Dennis.  “What exactly should I record for my audition?”...

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