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  • November 5Shelter in Place Drill at 11:45 a.m. on Nov. 13
  • November 5Field trip to JEA/NSPA National High School Journalism Convention from Nov. 12-16 with Ms. Chavira
  • November 5No school due to Veterans' Day on Nov. 11
  • November 5College Tour Field Trips to CSUN, UCLA, Pepperdine and CalArts from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Nov. 10
  • November 5J-Day competition at CSUN on Nov. 8
  • November 5PTSA Family Star Gazing and Movie Night on Nov. 7
  • November 5Coffee with the Principal at 9:00 a.m. in the MPR and via Zoom on Nov. 6
  • November 5Submissions for the “Reflections” PTSA Art Competition are due on Nov. 5.
  • October 16Fiesta Friday during lunch in The Grove on Oct. 31
  • October 16World Music Day Concert from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the MPR on Oct. 30

The Pearl Post

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

The Pearl Post
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Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) employees and families hold up signs to protest on Haynes St. at the LAUSD Local District Northwest rally on Nov. 6. The LAUSD Local District North West rally was one of five rallies throughout Los Angeles to spread awareness of LAUSD's contract demands concerning LAUSD employees' salary, staffing numbers and health care benefits.
UTLA rallies together for raised employee salaries and healthcare benefits
Jenny Marquez and Alex Salcedo • November 10, 2025
As the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) and United Teachers Los Angeles (UTLA) negotiate the teachers’ expired contract, rallies throughout Los Angeles were held to raise awareness of the issue.
Students are given a tour around the UCLA campus during a field trip to UCLA and the Fowler Museum on May 21.
Students and staff excited for upcoming university field trip
November 7, 2025
The sophomore student shows their injury allegedly caused by a stapler that science teacher Timothy Hughes used against the student on Nov. 3.
Science teacher arrested for allegedly injuring a student
November 4, 2025
Freshman Niya Bowers attends a “No Kings” protest in Glendale on June 14. Throughout the United States, many participated in “No Kings” demonstrations on June 14 to counter president Donald Trump’s 79th birthday and military parade celeberating the Army’s 250th anniversary to protest the Trump administration’s policies.
How ICE raids and immigration affect mental health
October 30, 2025
Senior Mirolla Abdelmansih reviews a song with music teacher Wes Hambright on Oct. 28.
World Music Day showcases student voices through global songs
October 29, 2025
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Special Reports
Students resort to forms of artificial intelligence for mental health assistance instead of meeting with a licensed therapist.
Effects of AI usage on students’ mental health
Cecia Herrera and Andrew Pulido Gonzalez • October 28, 2025

Sophomore Rocio Huerta first discovered artificial intelligence through a TikTok trend, but what began as casual curiosity soon became something more important. What started as scrolling turned into a...

Librarian Alain Cruz, music teacher Wes Hambright and math teacher Tuan “Duke” Huynh stand outside of Daniel Pearl Magnet High School (DPMHS) protesting that DPMHS is a safe space for immigrants on Aug. 14.
Students fear for their safety in midst of ICE raids across Los Angeles
September 19, 2025
In light of the possible closure of the Department of Education (DOE) by President Trump, schools across the country face a massive cut to federal funding. Such cuts would affect programs that provide financial assistance to students, enforce racial equality, fund special education and contibute about $8 billion of general funding. Resources currently available to students who depend on these programs could quickly disintegrate, forcing many students to look for alternatives to public guidance.
Effects of Trump’s cuts on educational funding and the Department of Education
June 3, 2025
Fast fashion has taken the world by storm, creating blurred lines between ethics and accessibility. Alongside president Trumps recent tariffs rising prices in all convenience of clothes creates a concerning problem for all.
Fast fashion vs. sustainability: How tariffs are reshaping the fashion industry
May 29, 2025
Many students have trouble focusing on social interaction due to social media. Spending large amounts of time on personal devices instead of socializing may limit one's conversational and communication skills. The recent phone ban in Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) acts to combat the overuse of personal devices and encourage connections between students.
Navigating social pressures: Gen Z’s ability to form real connections
April 23, 2025
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Features
Pierce College Professor Diamelys Perez explains to the class their writing assignment during period one class in Room 10 on Oct. 24.
College Corner: Spanish 001 fills language gap in school curriculum
Brenden Rosenthal • November 17, 2025

In addition to the language, Los Angeles Pierce College Professor Diamelys Perez’s Spanish 001 college class teaches more than what meets the eye. “I really like the teacher and learning a new language...

Rock on with new band SNOW
Rock on with new band SNOW
November 14, 2025
Introduction to Print Design and Multimedia students conducted interviews and took photos of new students at Daniel Pearl Magnet High School.
Get to know the fresh faces at Daniel Pearl Magnet High School – Part 2
November 13, 2025
Teenagers seeking mental health wellness can benefit from these scientifically proven positive practices.
Practices to ensure mental health wellness
November 5, 2025
Junior Mateo Zazueta and seniors Mose Judge-Glascock and Sebastian Olfatmanesh collect footage for their short film on Sept. 30.
Leadership students create an informative Restorative Rounds film for LAUSD
November 5, 2025
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Sports
Confetti fills the sky as the Los Angeles Dodgers players conclude their speeches during the World Series Celebration at Dodger Stadium on Nov. 3.
Dodgers World Series win represents high point in MLB history
Brenden Rosenthal • November 7, 2025

As a fan of the Los Angeles Dodgers, the only thing better than winning the 2024 World Series is winning back-to-back championships. The Dodgers’ entire 2025 Major League Baseball season, which includes...

Teens schedules can get hectic and difficult to manage while maintaining their academics. On the other hand, it's important to be mindful of your health, regardless of what activity you do. In this Q&A, student-athletes share their opinions about how their mental health contributes to their sport.
Spotlight on student athletes mental health
October 29, 2025
Junior Jasmine Thompson sets the volleyball in a game against Taft Charter High School during her last volleyball game of the 2024 season.
Reflecting on a long journey of volleyball hardships, academics as a student-athlete
October 24, 2025
Athlete of the Month: Serrano dashes through her third meet of the season
Athlete of the Month: Serrano dashes through her third meet of the season
October 14, 2025
Senior athletes look back on their high school careers
Senior athletes look back on their high school careers
June 9, 2025
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Opinion
Students listen to the lecture at California State University Northridge for the college field trip on Nov. 10.
‘Seeing all these college students so focused made me more motivated to keep on going and achieve the goal I have for myself’
Jade Gramajo • November 14, 2025

As a sophomore, I've been thinking about choosing a college, though it’s still something very blurry in my head. Coming down to the decision of choosing a college is very nerve-racking but important. Getting...

Confetti fills the sky as the Los Angeles Dodgers players conclude their speeches during the World Series Celebration at Dodger Stadium on Nov. 3.
Dodgers World Series win represents high point in MLB history
November 7, 2025
Psychiatric social worker Joanne Tuell hands out a card to freshman Luca Alegría spreading depression awareness to students during a presentation to spread awareness about suicide and depression in Ani Zohrabyan’s period 5 health class on Sept. 29.
EDITORIAL: More mental health resources are needed in LAUSD schools
November 4, 2025
Students use AI chatbots for various different things, though there is a rising concern that AI being relied on by teenagers with mental health illnesses.
AI shouldn’t be used as your therapist
October 28, 2025
Junior Jasmine Thompson sets the volleyball in a game against Taft Charter High School during her last volleyball game of the 2024 season.
Reflecting on a long journey of volleyball hardships, academics as a student-athlete
October 24, 2025
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Entertainment
Vundabar concert for the Less Playboy is More Cowboy #5 festival at Le Confort Moderne on May 29, 2014.
Artist of the Month: Vundabar marks decade of debut album “Gawk” with anniversary concerts
Megan Ramirez • November 18, 2025

Indie Rock Band Vundabar is still going strong after 10 years since their claim to fame album “Gawk” and are celebrating with four upcoming anniversary...

Daniel Caesar performs during the first weekend of the annual music festival Coachella on April 1, 2018.
Album Review: Daniel Caesar heals through faith and family in new album “Son Of Spergy”
November 12, 2025
"Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere," written and directed by Scott Cooper, released in theaters on Oct. 24. With a runtime of one hour and 59 minutes, the film is packed with songs and emotions.
Movie Review: Magic of The Boss is Missing in “Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere”
November 5, 2025
Actor Tom Hanks, set crew and Film director Ron Howard film for the 1995 classic, "Apollo 13," on Dec. 13, 1994. The film then won a total of two Oscars in 1996
An in-depth exploration of how mental health is represented in the film industry
November 4, 2025
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Blogs
Students listen to the lecture at California State University Northridge for the college field trip on Nov. 10.
‘Seeing all these college students so focused made me more motivated to keep on going and achieve the goal I have for myself’
Jade Gramajo • November 14, 2025

As a sophomore, I've been thinking about choosing a college, though it’s still something very blurry in my head. Coming down to the decision of choosing a college is...

Junior Jasmine Thompson sets the volleyball in a game against Taft Charter High School during her last volleyball game of the 2024 season.
Reflecting on a long journey of volleyball hardships, academics as a student-athlete
October 24, 2025
High School farmer Luana Gomes demonstrates to Portuguese class students how the cows' utters are iodine to disinfect it from bacteria inside the Gomes Dairy Farm in Hilmar, CA on Oct. 14.
‘I realized this trip was way more than I bargained for’
October 23, 2025
Junior Tania Lopez smiles alongside her fellow participants in celebration of the final day of the Stanford Program for Inspiring the Next Generation of Women in Physics on July 25.
Online editor-in-chief goes virtual with summer programs
September 5, 2025
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Trending Stories
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The sophomore student shows their injury allegedly caused by a stapler that science teacher Timothy Hughes used against the student on Nov. 3.

Science teacher arrested for allegedly injuring a student

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Introduction to Print Design and Multimedia students conducted interviews and took photos of new students at Daniel Pearl Magnet High School.

Get to know the fresh faces at Daniel Pearl Magnet High School

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Seniors Serena Elkins, Jenny Marquez and Kaleigh Tapaoan crown juniors Jasmine Thompson and Giancarlo Valdez during the homecoming dance on Oct. 17. They were crowned as homecoming princess and prince.

Students enjoy homecoming dance under the walk of fame

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Senior Mirolla Abdelmansih reviews a song with music teacher Wes Hambright on Oct. 28.

World Music Day showcases student voices through global songs

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Seniors Delilha Trujillo and Serena Elkins perform the song "Walk Like an Egyptian" by The Bangles during the World Music Day performance on Oct. 30.

World Music Day brings students together through song

The Pearl Post October 2025
Photo of the Week
Junior Alex Salcedo and senior Jenny Marquez laugh at a joke together at Hattie B's Hot Chicken in Nashville, Tennessee on Nov. 12. "He was making a bunch of jokes throughout lunch and I was just laughing a lot during the entire interaction," Marquez said. "He kept adding onto the joke throughout the evening."
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...

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Podcast
Class of 2026: Navigating the college application process
Jenny Marquez and Tania Lopez • October 29, 2025

In this episode of the Room 22 podcast, host Jenny Marquez and guest co-host Tania Lopez speak with Class of 2026 seniors as they navigate the...

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