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Resource teacher Jennifer Walker grabs a snack as she recovers from getting her blood drawn at a past Red Cross Blood Drive. (file photo)
Resource teacher Walker receives promotion, leaves DPMHS
Emily Flores • October 22, 2021

Resource teacher Jennifer Walker got promoted to be an assistant principal at Napa Elementary School in Northridge. Oct. 11 was her last day here at Daniel Pearl Magnet High School.  She was at DPMHS for six years. Before...

Juniors Elizabeth Rose and Samantha Willet distribute water from a beaker for a lab experiment in their AP Environmental Science class. With each class period lasting 91 minutes, students have more time to do different assignments, such as conducting more labs throughout the school year.
New changes with 4x4 block schedule
October 12, 2021
Senior Spencer Vance practices during lunch on Oct. 6 for his piano solo of Rachmaninoff’s “Prelude.”
Musicians prepare for first in-person World Music Day performance in over a year
October 8, 2021
In September, 56 DPMHS students responded to a survey about their vaccine status.
LAUSD announces vaccine mandate for all eligible students
September 17, 2021
Senior Jeremy James, goes up to make the shot during Fiesta Friday. Where first ever senior vs staff basketball game was played. (file photo)
First Fiesta Friday offers new festivities
September 15, 2021
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Special Reports
Learning loss due to distance learning is still affecting students and needs to be addressed.
LAUSD must provide resources to remedy reality of student learning loss
Delilah Brumer • October 14, 2021

After a month of in-person learning, the sight of bustling hallways, energetic basketball games and lively classrooms makes it tempting to believe that the effects of distance learning are behind us....

Juniors Jenica Felicitas, Angela Ledesma-Grattarola and Naamah Silcott take an online exam during their second period AP Environmental Science class at DPMHS after coming back to school from distance learning.
Learning loss still affects students while on campus
October 14, 2021
George Floyds murderer, Derek Chauvin was arrested and charged for the unlawful death of George Floyd. However, one arrest doesnt justify the justice of every Black victim who had faced the same force of police brutality.
Arrest of Derek Chauvin isn't enough justice
June 1, 2021
It has been Over year since the death of George Floyd. Ever since Floyds death, the Black Lives Matter Movement continues to fight for the unjust deaths of Floyds and many other victims.
Reforms, protests continue one year after George Floyd's death
June 1, 2021
At the start of the pandemic, the Asian community have been negatively affected as they have experienced hate and blame for the cause of the COVID-19. In response toward their anger, many turned to violent attacks on Asian individuals.
Stop, don't blame Asians, blame racism
March 26, 2021
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Features
New school climate advocate talks to senior Danielle Haiwongse in the hallway of Daniel Pearl Magnet High School. The new position this year is in response to the removal of campus police in the district and aims to keep the enviroment on campus positive and calm. “I’m very happy to have this position, and I hope that I can help as many students as possible,” Ruiz said.
New position aims to maintain positive environment on campus
Mimi Haque • October 7, 2021

Mediating between fights and conflict is no easy feat, especially when the people involved are teenagers. Magaly Ruiz understands this and her job as this school’s climate...

Timothy Hughes, the new physics and chemistry teacher, teaches his Period 1 about Newtons Laws.
'A lot of people think they can't do science or can't do math and I want to change that mindset.'
September 8, 2021
Dejanae Sharp looks at senior Justice Harpers response to a text in their Period 1 English class on Sept. 2. Sharp joined the faculty this year, replacing English teacher Cynthia Barry. “I’m just excited to be at a school where I can focus on that passion for teaching writing. I can work with older kids and see their growth,” Sharp said.
Sharpening students' writing skills
September 2, 2021
Delilah Brumer among finalists for L.A. Youth Poet Laureate
Delilah Brumer among finalists for L.A. Youth Poet Laureate
June 17, 2021
Necessities to make dorm life easier
June 11, 2021
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Sports
Junior Nancy Medrano hustles to scoop up the ball during a varsity lacrosse practice after school on the field of Birmingham Community Charter High School. Due to COVID protocols, student athletes have to take several precautions such as wearing masks on the field during practices and games.
Athletes face off with COVID protocols
Emily Flores and Branden Gerson • October 15, 2021

Varsity lacrosse player Giselle Khalil has been unable to attend her team’s daily practices on account of remaining unvaccinated for COVID-19. She said her parents are worried about side-effects she...

Naamah Silcott is named the CIF All-City Division I girls’ volleyball co-player of the year. This was after the BCCHS varsity volleyball team won the city championship. “It felt like a dream I guess,” said Silcott, an incoming Daniel Pearl Magnet High School junior.
Naamah Silcott named CIF All-City Division I girls volleyball co-player of the year
June 23, 2021
Freshman Derek Vasquez is one of several student athletes who continued to play the sport they love during unprecedented times.
Ready. Set. Go!
May 6, 2021
Senior Amelia Sanchez gets ready to pass the ball during practice on March 17.
Boys and girls water polo ends unprecedented season on a high note
April 28, 2021
Senior Amelia Sanchez smiles as she officially commits to Long Island University to play water polo. Sanchez is the first DPMHS athlete in five years to play on a Division 1 sports team.
Sanchez signs to play Division 1 water polo in college
April 23, 2021
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Entertainment
Senior Chareena Pascua carved a spooky tree to get in the Halloween spirit.
Halloween Spirits
Emily Short • October 18, 2021

Many students are thrilled to get ready for a spooky and fun Halloween especially since this will be the first Halloween back on campus. “I’m excited to go trick...

Summer movies are beginning to flood our screens, among them is Cruella by Disney+ which was released on May 28.
Soon to be released, summer movies not to miss
June 2, 2021
18-year-old Olivia Rodrigo has created a buzz among teens with the release of her album SOUR on May 21.
Olivia Rodrigo's debut album, anything but sour
June 1, 2021
“Selena: The Series,” premiered on Netflix on Dec. 4 of last year and the second season was released on May 4.
Selena's legacy lives on in season two of "Selena: The Series" on Netflix
May 10, 2021
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Tech
The charger cord organizer is guaranteed to save you time from having to untangle your charging cords.
Gadgets and websites guaranteed to help you out in college
Delilah Brumer • April 22, 2021

Many students in the Class of 2021 will be going off to college this fall. This exciting new chapter in their lives also provides an excellent opportunity to buy some helpful...

This year brings along several new tech gadgets that will make life in a pandemic a lot easier.
The best technology gadgets to get your hands on in 2021
February 12, 2021
The classic Scott Pilgrim vs. the World game was re-released this month in honor of its 10-year anniversary.
Welcome back "Scott Pilgrim vs. The World"
January 26, 2021
Call of Duty: Cold War is the latest game in the Call of Duty franchise. The game takes place during the Cold War era.
Call of Duty: Cold War brings gamers action-packed fun in the Cold War era
December 8, 2020
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Opinion
As the end of the first mester approaches, students still have mixed feelings about the block schedule.
New block schedule's benefits outweigh drawbacks for students
Emily Short • October 13, 2021

As the first mester of the school year slowly comes to a close, students start to reflect on the pros and cons of the newest change, their schedule. Students were...

The Pearl Post Print Editor-in-Chief Valeria Luquin and Online Editor-in-Chief Delilah Brumer look forward to a successful year.
On campus, on deadline
September 20, 2021
Student journalists have been working in quarantine for over a year now and as the spring semester comes to an end, Editor-in-Chiefs Itzel Luna and Parampreet Aulakh look back on all of their difficulties and accomplishments.
After long year of work in quarantine, student journalists look back
June 10, 2021
Concerns over students free speech on social media have led to the issue being brought up at the Supreme Court.
Students fight for social media free speech in Supreme Court Case
June 1, 2021
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Blogs
Sports/Tech Editor Branden Gerson and Newsmagazine Editor-in-Chief Valeria Luquin speak to Dr. Judea Pearl.
The Pearl Post takes 2nd place at 63rd Annual LA Press Club Journalism Awards
Branden Gerson • October 20, 2021

The Pearl Post placed second in Best High School Newspaper for their October 2020 issue at the Los Angeles Press Club’s 63rd Annual Awards dinner on Oct.16. The...

From a national applicant pool of 7,663 students, Luquin felt extremely proud to be one of the 480 students selected to participate in Youth Leadership Insitute.
Summer institute instills value of 'paying it forward & paying it back'
August 30, 2021
Holding Up A Future is a piece junior Gabrielle Lashley created to represent what a better future might look, like as part of a collaboration with DreamWorks.
A work of art
August 27, 2021
Online Editor-in-Chief Delilah Brumer interned this summer for the magazine Girls Life Magazine.
Living the writer's life
August 23, 2021
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