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Students, teachers and parents protest the LAUSD staff vaccine mandate on Oct. 18.
School staff vaccine mandate sparks protests, causes librarian to leave
Nathalie Miranda • November 8, 2021

When the school district staff vaccine mandate took effect in Los Angeles, many teachers, parents and students protested at the busy intersection of Balboa and Victory Boulevards. Protesters then marched to Los...

Musicians Alejandra Iniguez, William Myers and Jose Arcilla rehearse the song Across the Universe by The Beatles during fourth period on Sept. 30 with music teacher Wes Hambright.
World Music Day performance postponed
October 29, 2021
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
October 22, 2021
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
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Special Reports
Senior Cameron Frank skims through online fast fashion stores on his computer.
Fast fashion industry grows rapidly due to TikTok influence
Gabrielle Lashley • November 29, 2021

During quarantine, fast fashion chains have grown bigger and faster than ever before due to their promotion on social media, with TikTok being one of the most popular platforms. “(Social Media) has...

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 student learning loss
October 14, 2021
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
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Features
Sophomores Anthony Jimenez, Andrew Romero, Yonatan Juarez, Jose Mendoza and School Climate Advocate Magaly Ruiz play games in the grove.
No One Eats Alone ensures inclusivity on campus
Mimi Haque • October 26, 2021

Many students eagerly await lunchtime as a break from class and a chance to see their friends, but for some lunchtime is a dreaded period because of the loneliness they experience...

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
October 7, 2021
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
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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
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
Nickalas Lembo • November 18, 2021

The first Thanksgiving since quarantine is just around the corner. With many students and their families now vaccinated, many are heading out of their homes during the weeklong...

Edgar Wright defies logic and goes out of his comfort zone with “Last Night in Soho.”
Edgar Wright’s neon-soaked nostalgia trip shoots for the stars - but doesn’t stick the landing
November 9, 2021
Wes Andersons admiration for The New Yorker inspired the story of his 10th film, The French Dispatch.
Dispatch from France: Wes Anderson's 10th film is an ode to 1970s print journalism
October 28, 2021
With its over-saturated color palette, inventive cinematography, and bone-chilling moodiness, “Suspiria” is one of the definitive art films of the 70s - and an extremely effective horror film. Rated R for Blood and Nightmarish Imagery.
Eerie films for Halloween terrors
October 25, 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
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
April 22, 2021
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Opinion
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
Nathalie Miranda • November 30, 2021

Fast fashion severely damages Earth, yet it’s still how many students fill their wardrobes. Thrifting is a better alternative, as it allows students to reuse nice clothes...

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
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
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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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