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Gia Nguyen

Gia Nguyen, Layout Editor

Gia Nguyen’s story is a vibrant mix of culture and creativity. He was born in Vietnam but was raised in Anaheim, California. Gia sometimes feels conflicted about his American upbringing and his Vietnamese Heritage, he is determined to bridge the gap! He is reconnecting with his culture by learning Vietnamese to better communicate with his family. His magical childhood trip to Disneyland, specifically the fireworks show, ignited his passion for art. With encouraging parents and a supportive mentor like Mr. Rylaarsdam, he continues to explore leadership potentials through FBLA and his creative expression at the Gamut. His goals? Putting together his love for art and practical business mindset, Gia aspires to launch his own marketing and design firm that showcases both. With his heart set on connecting with his traditional roots and his mind set on creative innovation, Gia is someone who would shape the future for generations to come.

 

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September 2025 Cover

September 2025 Cover

Gia Nguyen, Layout Editor September 24, 2025

 

Fundraising Feud: AUHSD organizations are banned from selling World's Finest Chocolate for fundraising.

AUHSD halts World’s Finest Chocolate fundraisers

Celine Park, Opinion Editor September 24, 2025

Fundraising Feud: AUHSD organizations are banned from selling World's Finest Chocolate for fundraising.

Poke Picks: The Gamut explores the best poke joints in Orange County to satisfy your summer cravings for a fresh, flavorful bowl to enjoy under the sun.

Savor the summer with Orange County’s best poke picks

Justin Le and Jasmine Nguyen May 13, 2025

Poke Picks: The Gamut explores the best poke joints in Orange County to satisfy your summer cravings for a fresh, flavorful bowl to enjoy under the sun.

ON THE GRINDSET: Even on a time crunch, take advantage of the best study-review resources online to crush your AP exams.

The best AP resources for last-minute crammers

Rachel Yoon, Managing Editor May 3, 2025

ON THE GRINDSET: Even on a time crunch, take advantage of the best study-review resources online to crush your AP exams.

Summer Savings: These hobbies let you develop new and interesting skills without overwhelming your bank account!

Cheap hobbies to fill the summer

Natalie Akins, Staff Writer May 3, 2025

Summer Savings: These hobbies let you develop new and interesting skills without overwhelming your bank account!

Health on Hold: Music labels fail to provide new artists with sufficient healthcare resources. (Illustration by Gia Nguyen)

Record labels neglect new artists’ healthcare

Celine Park, Opinion Editor March 5, 2025

Health on Hold: Music labels fail to provide new artists with sufficient healthcare resources. (Illustration by Gia Nguyen)

Federal Attacks: President Donald Trump's buyout adds to his action items against the federal workforce's size, harming American citizens.

Trump’s federal workforce buyout robs American services

Justin Le, Editor in Chief March 5, 2025

Federal Attacks: President Donald Trump's buyout adds to his action items against the federal workforce's size, harming American citizens.

FAILING EXPECTATIONS: Beast Games demonstrates a growing rift between MrBeast and his viewers.

Beast Games casts contestants, not compassion

Nathan Liu, Staff Writer February 6, 2025

FAILING EXPECTATIONS: Beast Games demonstrates a growing rift between MrBeast and his viewers.

NO MERCY: Private institutions continue racking up tuition costs while moving higher education opportunities further out-of-reach for middle class families.

Elite colleges are failing middle class students

Rachel Yoon, Managing Editor February 6, 2025

NO MERCY: Private institutions continue racking up tuition costs while moving higher education opportunities further out-of-reach for middle class families.

October 2024 Centerspread

October 2024 Centerspread

Gia Nguyen, Layout Editor October 30, 2024

   

By offering housing to unhoused students, LAUSD addresses the educational disparities exacerbated by homelessness with a strong student support system all districts should adopt.

LAUSD charters new path for unhoused students

Nathan Perera, Managing Editor September 26, 2024

By offering housing to unhoused students, LAUSD addresses the educational disparities exacerbated by homelessness with a strong student support system all districts should adopt.

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December 2023 Comics

December 14, 2023

February 2023 Comics

February 2023 Comics

Gia Nguyen, Layout Editor February 9, 2023

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Happiness isn’t 50% off

Lavanya Shyamsundar, Managing Editor November 17, 2022

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Quiet Quitting for Better Living

Anjali Suva, Senior Staff Writer September 29, 2022

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“Never Have I Ever:” A High School Story

Laura Liu, Editor in Chief September 29, 2022

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