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  • November 17Concert by the Gay Men’s Chorus at 12 p.m. in the MPR on Monday, Nov. 27
  • November 17Thanksgiving Break from Monday, Nov. 20 – Friday, Nov. 24
  • November 915-week grades due on Thursday, Nov. 16
  • November 9Senior Financial Aid Presentation during Period 3 in the MPR on Thursday, Nov. 16
  • November 9Shelter in Place Drill on Wednesday, Nov. 15 at 11:45 a.m.
  • November 9Fentanyl Abuse Assemblies on Tuesday, Nov. 14 at 11:25 a.m.

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

Students in English teacher Christopher McAdamis fourth period Honors English class listen to a schoolwide fentanyl abuse assembly over Zoom on Nov. 14.
Fentanyl assembly teaches dangers of drugs
Jenny Marquez November 14, 2023

A schoolwide drug awareness assembly was held today over Zoom in order to inform students about the potential risks of drugs including fentanyl, nicotine and cannabis. “It’s important to have these...

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Headlines and leads from news outlets report the effects of artificial intelligence in journalism.
The AI scoop in journalism
Emma Rosenberg October 25, 2023

AI technology has become more advanced since the launch of ChatGPT in November 2022. This language-based chatbot allows users to produce content with their desired length, format and style in a matter...

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Science teacher Timothy Hughes explores his musical passion over the summer. (Provided by Timothy Hughes)
Rockin' out with Mr. Hughes
Yusuf Syed October 27, 2023

One day earlier this summer, science teacher Timothy Hughes was scrolling through social media when he found a listing for a spot in a band.  Since music is his passion, he saw his chance and took it. “I...

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Junior Karissa Aguilar tackles an opponent during wrestling practice on Sept. 22. Aguilar is a new student athlete expressing her long-time passion for wrestling on the BCCHS girls wrestling team.
Pin it to win it
Jasmine McNair October 26, 2023

For the first time, there are two girls on the wrestling team, each with their own unique path to the mat. Junior Karissa Aguilar and freshman Farrah Marquez are two new student athletes who are...

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Senior Behishta Safi plays Connect 4 with senior Anthony Jimenez during Fiesta Friday in the grove on Sept. 29.
Fiesta Friday in need of improvement
Vanessa Morales November 27, 2023

For years, Fiesta Friday has been an attempt to come together as a school to eat lunch, play games, dance, listen to music played on speakers and have a sense of community with others. However, many students,...

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American pop singer and actress Sabrina Carpenter is rising to fame, as she released her new holiday EP “fruitcake” on Nov. 17.
Artist of the Month: Sabrina Carpenter's music is as sweet as "fruitcake"
Donovan Ochoa November 28, 2023

American pop singer and actress Sabrina Carpenter is rising to fame, as she releases her new holiday EP “fruitcake” and is performing throughout the...

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The Pearl Post staff holds the publications Best of Show awards during the National Scholastic Press Association awards ceremony on Nov. 4.
The Pearl Post staff brings back awards, memories, experience from NHSJC
Sophie Ortega November 10, 2023

The Pearl Post came back from the National High School Journalism Convention (NHSJC) with several awards, including first place in Best of Show for small school website...

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Math teacher Gonçalo Sousa performs a magic trick for his period 3 precalculus class as junior Leeron Nakash observes on Nov. 17. Students watched the magic show the day before they left for Thanksgiving break.
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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Spotify: Gratitude Playlist 2023
Fiesta Friday: The Full Breakdown
Rikka Dimalanta and Jenny Marquez November 27, 2023

In the Season 3 premiere of Room 22 podcast, co-hosts Rikka Dimalanta and Jenny Marquez talk to Magnet Coordinator James Morrison and Leadership...

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