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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

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.
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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...

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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
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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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The Pearl Post October 2025
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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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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