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  • August 31There is a five-day weekend from Sept. 3 to Sept. 7.
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In September, 56 DPMHS students responded to a survey about their vaccine status.
LAUSD announces vaccine mandate for all eligible students
Jessica Melkonyan • September 17, 2021

Los Angeles Unified School District is the first district in the country to require eligible students to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Non-vaccinated students who do not get the vaccine by Jan. 10, 2022 will not be permitted...

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
A photo of the World Trade Centers Twin Towers are displayed in the 9/11 Memorial and Museum in New York City.
'It was just devastating'
September 10, 2021
The Pearls share a kiss at Dannys Garden on the DPMHS campus in October 2014.
Ruth Pearl, mother of slain journalist Daniel Pearl, has died at age 85
August 26, 2021
Students wait in line for up to at least 30 minutes to enter campus on the first day of classes on Aug. 16. An overload on the Daily Pass app during the first few days of the new school year made it difficult for students to show that they were cleared to go on campus.
Students looked forward to in-person instruction after more than a year of Zoom classes
August 25, 2021
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Special Reports
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
Gabrielle Lashley • June 1, 2021

It’s been one year since the murder of George Floyd and the recent conviction of his murderer has stirred up celebration. Floyd’s murderer, Derek Chauvin, was found guilty of second-degree murder,...

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
The shooting in Atlanta, which killed six Asians in the process, was the last straw for many. The increase of hate crimes toward the Asian community, further increases the awareness students bring concerning the issue to #StopAsianHate.
Increase hate crimes against Asians spark student support of #StopAsianHate
March 26, 2021
English teacher Ron Baer (right) receives his first dose of the Pfizer vaccine. Los Angeles Unified District is planning to reopen their schools for in-person instruction, which includes the possibilities of a hybrid schedule.
LAUSD students can return to in-person instruction as early as April
March 15, 2021
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Features
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.'
Emily Flores • September 8, 2021

Timothy Hughes thinks there are many big problems with the American education system and he wants to be a teacher to take his part and change that.  “Well, I think...

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
Class of 2021 valedictorians, salutatorian surpass expectations despite difficult year
Class of 2021 valedictorians, salutatorian surpass expectations despite difficult year
June 4, 2021
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Sports
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
Delilah Brumer • June 23, 2021

Excited screams and jumping teammates surrounded varsity volleyball player Naamah Silcott when their team won the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Los Angeles City Section Division I girls...

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
Senior August Defore gets ready to pass the ball during water polo practice on March 17.
Student athletes rejoice as they return to practices and games
March 19, 2021
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Entertainment
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
Jessica Melkonyan • June 2, 2021

Summer is just around the corner and new upcoming films could be experienced in movie theatres once again or in the comfort of your own home on various streaming services.   Cruella...

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
As COVID-19 cases lower, theme parks in Southern California get ready to reopen the month of April. One of the infamous parks, Universal Studios, reopened on April 16.
Teens get ready for a summer of thrills as theme parks reopen
April 23, 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
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

As The Pearl Post staff readjusts to in-person learning, we plan on applying and building on the communication skills used during distance learning to aid our transition back...

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
After some debate over whether Advanced Placement and standardized testing should resume as normal despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, both are scheduled to resume in full length. This decision is the source of stress for many underprepared students and upset teachers. Photo from CCNULL.de
Standardized, AP testing continues for underprepared, stressed students
April 27, 2021
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Blogs
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'
Valeria Luquin • August 30, 2021

While it felt overwhelming at first to be on Zoom for around five hours each day, with short breaks scattered in, the energy and excitement radiating from my peers through...

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
Alliana's vaccine vlog
April 15, 2021
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