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  • March 28Spring Break from Monday, April 3 to Friday, April 7
  • March 28Acceleration Days at DPMHS on Monday, April 3 and Tuesday, April 4
  • March 10Grades for 10-week report card due on Thursday, March 23
  • March 10No school on Friday, March 31 for Cesar Chavez Day
  • March 4Friday Game Night from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the MPR on Friday, March 24
  • March 4Minimum Day on Friday, March 24
The student news site of Daniel Pearl Magnet High School in Lake Balboa, CA

The Pearl Post
The student news site of Daniel Pearl Magnet High School in Lake Balboa, CA

The Pearl Post
News
Members of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 99 display signs expressing their demands for higher wages, health benefits and better working conditions on March 21, the second day of the SEIU Local 99 strike. SEIU and LAUSD have made a tentative deal that will be voted on for ratification by union members.
SEIU strike ends, tentative deal reached
Maggie Simonyan • March 30, 2023

Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) announced on March 24 that it has officially come to a tentative agreement with Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 99 on a signed contract...

Mulholland Middle School custodians David Velderraint and Steven Roque hold up signs toward cars on Vanowen Street on the third day of the Service Employee International Union (SEIU) Local 99 strike on March 23. An agreement has not been reached between SEIU and the Los Angeles Unified School District.
As SEIU strike comes to a close, no deal reached with LAUSD
March 23, 2023
Freshman Sebastian Olfatmanesh plays a guitar in a rented music studio on March 21 to prepare for the upcoming spring concert and rescheduled open house performance.
Students take advantage of time off campus as strike continues
March 22, 2023
A picketer holds up a sign expressing discontent on March 21, the first day of a three-day Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 99 strike.
LAUSD shuts down schools on first day of union strike
March 21, 2023
Workers in the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) and their supporters unite on March 15 for a rally at Grand Park in Downtown Los Angeles, where a three-day strike for SEIU members was announced.
SEIU plans to hold a three-day strike in search of higher wages
March 17, 2023
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Special Reports
Six water fountains from Daniel Pearl Magnet High School were shut down in January due to unsafe concentrations of lead. The Los Angeles Unified School District sent out a letter informing parents and students on March 7.
Six water fountains shut off due to high lead levels
Delilah Brumer and Alan Ruiz • March 20, 2023

Freshman Nemesi Morales uses the water fountains on a daily basis as her only source of water at school. Despite expressing concerns about lead concentrations in the school’s water, Morales will continue...

In a poll of 55 Daniel Pearl Magnet High School students, 47.3% of participants said they rarely feel unsafe online while 30.9% said they often feel unsafe. Additionally, 63.6% said they have encountered misinformation online.
Online threats, misinformation grow along with new generation
February 6, 2023
A student falls asleep while taking notes after school to catch up in AP Environmental Science. In a poll of 30 DPMHS students, 50% said that they struggle with procrastination or staying focused, while 13.3% said they don’t struggle with procrastination.
Sleep deprivation epidemic worsens with technology, college applications
December 5, 2022
Los Angeles Unified School District announced in September that they will be distributing naloxone, or Narcan, to all their K-12 schools in response to the worsening fentanyl drug crisis.
Deadly fentanyl crisis plagues teenagers, concerning students and school district
November 29, 2022
Los Angeles mayoral candidates Karen Bass and Rick Caruso compete in this year’s midterm elections happening on Nov. 8. The results of this year’s elections will determine which of the two candidates will become the new mayor for at least the next four years.
Students concerned about upcoming midterm elections
October 13, 2022
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Features
Senors Jiselle Covarrubias and Mario Ronquillo practice signing to their classmates in the period 3 American Sign Language college class on March 16.
Club Corner: ASL class signs its first hello
Grant Asner • March 30, 2023

For the first time in 13 years, Daniel Pearl Magnet High School (DPMHS) has provided an American Sign Language (ASL) class for its students taking college courses and so far said they are loving it. They...

National Honor Society Club President Delilah Brumer leads the first club meeting of the school year on Sept. 20.
Club Corner: National Honor Society gives gift of volunteering
March 29, 2023
With many stressors in todays society, it is important to take some time to evaluate your mental health and identify methods of developing a positive mindset.
8 ways to bring some zen into your life
March 10, 2023
Daniel Pearl Magnet High School alumnus Jose Herrera talks to journalism teacher Adriana Chavias fourth period class about his experience as a journalist.
DPMHS alumnus returns to share his journalistic journey with students
March 9, 2023
Academic Counselor Martina Torres stands in front of the FAFSA and CADAA board on Jan. 26. Torres adds the name of senior students who have completed their FAFSA or CADAA to mark the overall student progression.
Seniors rush to finish financial aid forms on time
February 17, 2023
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Sports
The Los Angeles Dodgers will begin their season on March 29 against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium.
'The Los Angeles Dodgers should never be counted out'
Alan Ruiz • March 29, 2023

As a proud fan of the Los Angeles Dodgers, I am always optimistic at the start of every season. Some seasons elicit more confidence than others and this one already has me on a rollercoaster of emotions.  Although...

Sisters Brisa and Katherine Chajan show off their Los Angeles CIF Water Polo Championship medals on Feb. 28. The Birmingham Community Charter High School girls water polo team beat Palisades Charter High School 19-11 on Feb. 16.
Chajan sisters take home water polo championship
March 17, 2023
Varsity outfielder Monica Gonzalez fields a ground ball during softball practice on Feb. 8.
Athlete of Month: Gonzalez slides into high school softball
February 27, 2023
Junior varsity wrestler Anthony De La Maza wrestles a teammate during practice on Jan. 26. De La Maza, who is on the wrestling team for Birmingham Community Charter High School, has been wrestling in high school for several months.
Athlete of the Month: De La Maza is ready to rumble
February 16, 2023
Brothers Jason and Daniel Arevalo watch football together.
America's most popular sport unites families, raises injury concerns
February 9, 2023
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Opinion
Parents and students were notified on March 7 that lead levels of at least 15 parts per billion (ppb) were found in six of Daniel Pearl Magnet High School’s (DPMHS) water fountains.
Editorial: District jeopardizes student health through lead water response
March 20, 2023

A letter from the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) Office of Environmental Health and Safety, which was distributed to students on March 7, stated that lead levels of at least 15 parts per billion...

School shootings are horrific events that continue to destroy families, lives and futures. They must stop now.
Cease school shootings
February 16, 2023
A scattered collection of coins, dollar bills, Hershey Kisses and candy hearts lie on a table, representing Valentine’s Day and the consumerist culture surrounding it. Shopping for the holiday may be fun, but by doing so the buyer actively partakes in the capitalistic nature of the money-making event, rather than declaring their love.
Sweet or sour? The downsides of buying Valentine’s Day products
February 9, 2023
A freshman in journalism teacher Adriana Chavira’s fourth period photography class takes a news media literacy quiz during Media Literacy Week, Jan. 20-27. Media literacy is important in understanding and identifying misinformation, which can take many forms such as lies or propaganda.
Editorial: Scrolling danger: student online literacy must improve
February 7, 2023
School social worker Joanne Tuell advises senior Dashell Caloroso during a senior workshop on Nov. 9, where student were assisted by staff members on the application process.
College applications need to be made easier, more accessible to students
December 6, 2022
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Entertainment
The Underwood Family Farms are hosting an Easter event from March 18 to April 10 where families can come and ride a tractor, take photos with the Easter Bunny and walk alongside the fields of the farm.
Spring into spring break with these 4 activities
Jenica Felicitas • March 30, 2023

Spring break is approaching in the blink of an eye and there is always something for people to do. Check out these activities, events and trends everyone...

The breathtaking fight scenes and plot twists in “John Wick: Chapter 4” keeps the franchise feeling fresh.
Movie Review: John Wick comes to a bloody end
March 28, 2023
The 95th Academy Awards took place on March 12, with Everything Everywhere All at Once claiming the award of best picture.
Crashing the champagne carpet: 95th Oscars review
March 14, 2023
Creed III is centered around Adonis Creed, who has to not only deal with the return of his long-lost childhood friend Damian “Dame” Anderson but also the storm of rage and grief he brings with him.
Movie Review: 'Creed III' knocks out all expectations
March 6, 2023
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Blogs
The Los Angeles Dodgers will begin their season on March 29 against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium.
'The Los Angeles Dodgers should never be counted out'
Alan Ruiz • March 29, 2023

As a proud fan of the Los Angeles Dodgers, I am always optimistic at the start of every season. Some seasons elicit more confidence than others and this one already has me...

Junior Maggie Simonyan presents her solution proposal for medical malpractice in front of the National Assembly delegation on Feb. 12 in Sacramento. Simonyans solution entailed lobbying Congress to renew the Medical Liability Reform Act of 1991.
'We have a bright future ahead of us'
March 3, 2023
Brothers Jason and Daniel Arevalo watch football together.
America's most popular sport unites families, raises injury concerns
February 9, 2023
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Trending Stories
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Juniors Emmanuel Valenzuela and Anthony Jimenez edit a group video project for their video production class on Feb. 27.

Students, staff react to schedule change for 2023-2024 school year

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Junior Maggie Simonyan presents her solution proposal for medical malpractice in front of the National Assembly delegation on Feb. 12 in Sacramento. Simonyans solution entailed lobbying Congress to renew the Medical Liability Reform Act of 1991.

'We have a bright future ahead of us'

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Six water fountains from Daniel Pearl Magnet High School were shut down in January due to unsafe concentrations of lead. The Los Angeles Unified School District sent out a letter informing parents and students on March 7.

Six water fountains shut off due to high lead levels

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The excessive homework amount has caused students across the globe to be condemned to grueling routines. Homework has been a mandatory occurrence in schools but in recent years, students feel the homework adding on and becoming something that negatively affects their mental health and increases anxiety.

Ease homework overload to improve student mental health

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Freshman Sebastian Olfatmanesh plays a guitar in a rented music studio on March 21 to prepare for the upcoming spring concert and rescheduled open house performance.

Students take advantage of time off campus as strike continues

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Photo of the Week
Members of Service Employees International Union Local 99 dance to live music during a massive rally downtown on March 15. During the rally, the union announced a three-day strike for better wages.
Photo of the Week

Every week, staff members of The Pearl Post send in the best photo they've taken that week. After an in-class vote, the most popular picture...

Podcast
LAUSD unions hold massive rally, prepare for strike
Gabrielle Lashley, Naamah Silcott, and Grant Asner • March 17, 2023

On this episode of Room 22 podcast, host Gabrielle Lashley invites Prestige Yearbook Editor-in-Chief Naamah Silcott and Entertainment Editor...

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