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  • January 11In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, DPMHS will be closed on Jan. 17.
  • January 11The Get Lit Blitz assembly will be held during period 2 on Jan. 13.
  • December 14The last day of the mester is Friday, Dec. 17.
  • December 14World Music Day will be livestreamed on Youtube on Dec. 15.
  • November 17There is no school on the week of Nov. 22 to Nov. 26.
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
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English teacher Dejanae Sharp talks with seniors during Period 4 today. Many students showed up at DPMHS on Friday despite threats nationwide on TikTok earlier this week.
Nationwide school shooting threats prompt concern among students
Alan Ruiz and Nickalas Lembo • December 17, 2021

Despite the nationwide threats that were posted on TikTok, many students were on campus today, the last day before winter break.  “Someone crazy is going to put something on TikTok and some people...

Sophomore Andres Alfaro takes notes during a presentation in Francisco Ortegas third period AP World History class. AP World History is a year-long course and will continue next semester.
Students and staff prepare for changes coming 2022
December 16, 2021
Freshman Alia Galvan melodically sings and senior William Myers plays the bass and nods his head while performing “Reptilia” by The Strokes during World Music Day recording. Students worked tirelessly for weeks to produce this year’s COVID-19-safe livestream, which premiered on Youtube at 6:00 pm on Dec. 15.
World Music Day performers shine
December 16, 2021
Juniors Jiselle Covarrubias and Mario Ronquillo give a presentation about the city of Merida, Mexico during Glenda Hurtado’s third period Spanish 2 class.
Students reflect on end of hectic first semester
December 10, 2021
Students, teachers and parents protest the LAUSD staff vaccine mandate on Oct. 18.
School staff vaccine mandate sparks protests, causes librarian to leave
November 8, 2021
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Special Reports
Juniors Elizabeth Rose and Joseph Botti take notes in their AP Environmental Science course as the teacher, James Morrison, gives a lecture.
Shortened length of AP classes worries students, teachers
Alan Ruiz • December 6, 2021

Due to the 4x4 schedule, most Advanced Placement (AP) classes have been shortened from a duration of 40 weeks to 20 weeks. This has generated distress among students. “It would be so much easier to...

Senior Cameron Frank skims through online fast fashion stores on his computer.
Fast fashion industry grows rapidly due to TikTok influence
November 29, 2021
With a bus driver shortage plaguing U.S schools, students across the country have been subjected to tiresome ramifications. At DPMHS, four bus routes have been cut down to three.
LAUSD must continue hiring bus drivers, end students' exhaustion
November 17, 2021
LAUSD school bus driver Ismael Cabrera keeps an eye on the students boarding his bus after school on Nov 10.
School bus driver shortage leads to reduction in routes, longer rides
November 15, 2021
Learning loss due to distance learning is still affecting students and needs to be addressed.
LAUSD must provide resources to remedy reality of learning loss
October 14, 2021
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Features
Junior Jet X Guzman created an Instagram account based on the school shark mascot in hopes of spreading positivity.
Shark mascot Instagram account brings wholesome laughs
Genesis Cuellar-Figueroa • January 19, 2022

The popular Instagram account @tray.waybae that everyone is talking about isn’t based on a student who attends the school, but a shark plush named Tray, who takes photos all around the campus. “At...

Get Lit spoken word poets read both classic and original pieces on topics ranging from mental health to ramen during todays hour-long assembly.
Poets harness power of words during virtual Get Lit Blitz assembly
January 13, 2022
Unwind during winter break with these relaxing activities
Unwind during winter break with these relaxing activities
December 15, 2021
Senior Rochelle Polushkin gathers with her family every year to participate in a Russian tradition passed down from her parents.
Students share their winter traditions
December 14, 2021
Freshman Noam Levi has been competitively dancing since she was four years old and has won many awards throughout that time.
Freshman shares love for dancing, wins first place in competition
December 9, 2021
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Sports
Diego Villanueva grabs hold of an offensive linemans jersey during an intersqaud scrimmage on Oct.26.
Athlete of the Month: Villanueva gets a taste of organized football, this season
Draven Lukata • November 10, 2021

Every month we recognize two student athletes, one from a boy’s team and another from a girl’s team for their performance on the field.  This month, we recognize Diego Villanueva, the defensive...

Varsity volleyball teammates Naamah Silcott and Cheyanne Losino exchange words of encouragement during their regular season match against Cleveland Charter High School.
Girls varsity volleyball face a second chance at playoff action
November 9, 2021
Sophomore and Varsity Volleyball player, Cheyanne Lossino serves the ball against Cleveland Charter High School.
Athlete of the Month: After a short sports season last year, Losino adjusts to the regular volleyball season
November 5, 2021
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
October 15, 2021
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
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Entertainment
Since the lockdown, students have had a hard time adjusting to being back in school. One song that helped students adjust is Perfume by Lovejoy.
Top 8 songs that got students through 2021
Emily Short • December 14, 2021

This year was difficult for many students, with COVID-19 still running rampant in the world, a vaccine mandate and the anxiety of schools reopening. Since...

Whimsical winter films to watch
December 13, 2021
A heartfelt father/son story about an uncle and nephew, Mike Mills has returned with his undying appreciation for the human condition with “C’mon C’mon.”
Mike Mills’ "C’mon C’mon" whimsically displays humanity in its purest form
December 2, 2021
The Enchanted Forest of Lights in the Descanso Gardens are full of illuminating, aesthetic decorations. a great place to visit during Thanksgiving break.
Local activities to engage in during Thanksgiving break
November 18, 2021
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Tech
Call of Duty: Vanguard, the 18th installment of the popular World War II video game franchise, is released Nov. 5.
Call of Duty back in action with its 18th installment: Vanguard
Nickalas Lembo • November 4, 2021

Call of Duty fans were caught off guard with the sudden announcement in mid-August about the fall release of the 18th installment of the franchise.  “Call of Duty: Vanguard”...

Whether you have an Apple or Android device, uploading a copy of your vaccine card to your mobile phone can be completed in a series of simple steps and prevent losing the original government-issued copy.
How to store your vaccine verification on mobile devices
November 3, 2021
Horrifying video games for Halloween thrills
Horrifying video games for Halloween thrills
October 27, 2021
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Opinion
Now that AP classes are condensed due to the 4x4 block schedule, many AP students and staff members at The Pearl Post feel unprepared for AP exams.
Editorial: AP classes overwhelm students
December 7, 2021

Late-night study sessions, canceled weekend plans and cups of much-needed coffee have all increasingly become fixtures of Advanced Placement (AP) students’ lives. As...

Students should make an effort to shop more at thrift stores and there are many local options. Along Ventura Boulevard there are trendy stores like Iguana and American Vintage.
Protect the environment: thrift, avoid fast fashion
November 30, 2021
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
October 13, 2021
The Pearl Post Print Editor-in-Chief Valeria Luquin and Online Editor-in-Chief Delilah Brumer look forward to a successful year.
Editorial: On campus, on deadline
September 20, 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 18, 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
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Trending Stories
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Former lacrosse coach Scott Silva was sentenced on June 19.

Victims’ families sue BCCHS, LAUSD over sexual assault

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After more than a year of distance learning, Daniel Pearl Magnet High School reopened for distance learning on Apirl 27. Junior Daniel Husany and parent representative Magaly Ruiz talk during lunch during the first day of hybrid learning on April 27. “It’s weird, seeing people in person, Husany said.

Lack of social interaction negatively impacts students in quarantine

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Due to the recent accusations of sexual assault against Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, his previous mistakes before he was an adult could have affected his life, as he is rejected from a prestigious university despite exceeding the qualifications.

Adults should be held accountable for their actions despite age

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Junior Jet X Guzman created an Instagram account based on the school shark mascot in hopes of spreading positivity.

Shark mascot Instagram account brings wholesome laughs

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Former lacrosse coach Scott Silva was sentenced on June 19.

BCCHS coach Scott Silva found guilty of child molestion charges

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In the first episode of the Room 22 podcast, students discuss the return to campus.
Behind the scenes of World Music Day
Valeria Luquin and Gabrielle Lashley • November 9, 2021

In this week's episode of the Room 22 podcast, co-hosts Valeria and Gabrielle interview performers Daniela Rangel and Jose Arcilla for this year's...

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Sophomore Jenna Rodriguez writes her answer to a question during a history presentation in AP World History on Dec. 6.
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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