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  • April 20Senior/Junior Prom on Saturday, April 27 from 6 - 10 p.m. at CSUN’s Orchard Conference Room
  • April 20Movie Night on Friday, April 26 at 5 p.m.
  • April 20No school on Wednesday, April 24 for Armenian Genocide Observance Day
  • April 20Spring Serenade Festival on Tuesday, April 23 at 7 p.m. in the Grove
  • April 20Denim Day will be observed on Tuesday, April 23
  • April 12SBAC Testing from Monday, April 22 to Monday, April 29

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

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News
Freshman Nadia Buer sings and plays guitar for a performance of Fade Into You by Mazzy Star during the Spring Serenade Festival on April 23.
Musicians sing their hearts out at Spring Serenade Festival
Jasmine McNair and Emma Rosenberg • April 26, 2024

On April 23, musicians displayed their talent during the Spring Serenade Festival in the grove. The show featured intimate, heartfelt performances of songs such as "Misty" by Ella Fitzgerald, "Fade...

Senior Khalel Gillen and sophomore Sebastian Olfatmanesh practice “I Will” by The Beatles on April 18 for the Spring Serenade Festival to be held on April 23.
Musicians excited to display their passion at upcoming spring concerts
April 19, 2024
Junior Genesis Cuellar-Figueroa takes a picture of the April 8 eclipse. By using the special eclipse sunglasses, she protected both her eyes and her camera lens.
Students, teachers view solar eclipse
April 8, 2024
Junior Satenik Ayrapetyan watches a TikTok video about the potential future ban of the popular social media app.
Possible TikTok ban incites mixed feelings among students
March 22, 2024
Math teacher Gonçalo Sousa tutors students on how to solve systems of equations on Jan. 31. Sousa is hosting after-school SAT tutoring sessions in his classroom to prepare juniors for the exam to be taken in March.
Juniors to log on for fully digital SAT in March
February 26, 2024
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Special Reports
Math teacher Gonçalo Sousa helps junior Behishta Safi on April 11 during his weekly Thursday tutoring. During tutoring, Sousa provides students assistance and extra practice on Algebra 1 and 2, geometry and precalculus topics.
Math teachers attempt to find solutions to decreasing math scores
Vanessa Morales • April 22, 2024

Amid the lowest math scores of the past decade, math teachers Tuan “Duke” Huynh and Gonçalo Fino De Sousa are working together to support students to remedy the problem.   To help, Duke and Sousa...

In the midst of an ongoing war, students use social media to stay updated about the events happening in Gaza and express their opinions on the situation.
Students keep up with Israeli-Hamas war through social media
February 29, 2024
Junior Alia Galvan browses through some clothes at Goodwill, a thrift store in Tarzana.
Thrifting for threads amid fast fashion frenzy
February 16, 2024
Senior Leonardo Ordonez works with guidance counselor Martina Torres during a college application workshop on Nov. 29. Torres held multiple workshops during and after school throughout November to assist students with the process.
Effects of affirmative action ban on seniors
December 13, 2023
A Los Angeles Police Department officer directs traffic on Balboa Boulevard in front of the entrance to the Daniel Pearl Magnet High School parking lot on Aug. 17.
Traffic congestion raises safety concerns for school community
November 30, 2023
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Features
Senior Elizabeth Garcia practices making handmade ribbon rose bouquets for her bouquet-making business she started last spring.
Take a peek into Elizabeth's flourishing flower business
Jasmine McNair • April 25, 2024

After making a gift for her mother from a tutorial she saw on TikTok, senior Elizabeth Garcia soon found the start of her new business. She started her flower business and quickly gained customers interested...

Vice President Alia Galvan and President Emma Rosenberg hold a presentation for Earth Club on April 3. The presentation was about what the club could do in the future such as school clean-ups and adding planters schoolwide.
Club Corner: Earth Club plants their plans for environment
April 18, 2024
Los Angeles Pierce College representative Eddie Zelaya gives a financial aid presentation to the senior Class of 2024 in the MPR on Nov. 16.
College Corner: FAFSA delays affect seniors' college decisions
March 22, 2024
Spring into action with these 5 spring break activities
Spring into action with these 5 spring break activities
March 20, 2024
Junior Genesis Cuellar-Figueroa displays an array of clothes found at @geesvirtualcloset on Instagram.
Step into junior Genesis' online clothing shop
February 21, 2024
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Sports
Junior Zion Waddell walks back to the start line during resistance training workouts at Birmingham Community Charter High School (BCCHS). Waddell is currently on the BCCHS varsity boys baseball team where he plays centerfield.
Athlete of the Month: Waddell knocks it out of the park in varsity baseball
Maggie Simonyan • April 23, 2024

Every month, we recognize student athletes for their performance on the field. This month, we recognize junior Zion Waddell. Waddell is currently on the boys varsity baseball team. He has played baseball...

Freshman Kateryna Loboda is on the Birmingham Community Charter High School girls track and field team. Despite facing lung problems that present breathing challenges, Loboda still remains committed to running on the team for all four years of high school.
Athlete of the Month: Loboda races against the odds in girls track and field
April 22, 2024
Senior Alan Ruiz stands on the field of Dodger Stadium after the Los Angeles Dodgers played against the Chicago Cubs on April 16, 2023.
'I can’t remember a more anticipated season'
March 22, 2024
Sophomore Kaleigh Tapaoan glides through the water during a swim competition at Birmingham Community Charter High School on March 18. It is Tapaoans first year on the varsity girls swim team and she is excited for what is to come this season.
Athlete of the Month: Tapaoan dives into a season of varsity swim
March 21, 2024
Freshman Mateo Zazueta perfects his swing in the front grove of Daniel Pearl Magnet High School on March 13. It is Zazuetas first year on the Birmingham Community Charter High School varsity golf team.
Athlete of the Month: Zazueta is fore the win
March 13, 2024
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  • Birmingham Community Charter High School
    55
    Westchester High School
    50
    Feb 24 / Girls Varsity Basketball
  • Birmingham Community Charter High School
    49
    King/Drew High School
    44
    Feb 17 / Girls Varsity Basketball
  • Birmingham Community Charter High School
    54
    Granada Hills Charter High School
    28
    Feb 2 / Girls JV Basketball
  • Birmingham Community Charter High School
    70
    Cleveland High School
    41
    Jan 19 / Girls JV Basketball
  • Birmingham Community Charter High School
    42
    Sierra Canyon High School
    78
    Jan 15 / Girls JV Basketball
  • Birmingham Community Charter High School
    57
    Harvard-Westlake High School
    68
    Dec 16 / Girls JV Basketball
  • Birmingham Community Charter High School
    23
    Acalanes High School
    35
    Dec 9 / Varsity Football
  • Birmingham Community Charter High School
    82
    St. Lucy's High School
    6
    Dec 7 / Girls JV Basketball
Opinion
Standardized testing only acts to increase student anxiety and reduce opportunities for college applicants. Universities shouldn’t consider standardized testing as it favors wealthier students and undermines low-income test takers.
Editorial: Standardized tests preserve a flawed system for college admissions process
April 25, 2024

Standardized tests, meant to gauge knowledge and skills for college readiness, became irrelevant to an ever-changing college admissions process. With a majority of schools choosing to keep their COVID-19...

The House of Representatives determined that TikTok should be banned in the U.S. unless sold to an American company. Uncertain of whether or not TikTok will be banned, its users worry they will lose their platform for self-expression, building an online presence or earning an income.
Editorial: TikTok is worth keeping amid potential ban
March 22, 2024
Many students base their understanding of the Israel-Hamas conflict on online sources. However, social media posts geared toward teens often contain misinformation fueled by opposing viewpoints, stressing the importance of media literacy skills in teens.
Editorial: Devastation in Israel-Hamas war prompts need for teens to use media literacy
February 29, 2024
Student Press Freedom Day offers a stark reminder for student journalists that their First Amendment rights are guaranteed. Although setbacks in defamation and censorship may intimidate a schools publication, it shouldnt deter from your First Amendment rights.
Editorial: Students must recognize their First Amendment rights, especially at a journalism school
February 22, 2024
Social media has become a big influence on what teens buy and can cause teens to buy products they don’t need out of fear of missing out (FOMO).
Editorial: Don't fall victim to algorithmic consumer culture
February 16, 2024
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Entertainment
The comedy movie “Grown Ups” follows five friends who reunite after 30 years.
Laugh along to these 4 classic comedy movies
Emma Rosenberg • April 26, 2024

Looking for a good laugh? Here is a list of four iconic comedy movies to watch with friends or family that are light-hearted and fun. Grown Ups  The...

The album is a joint collaboration between Metro Boomin and Future, who have worked on collaboration albums in the past, including “DS2” and many others songs and projects.
Album Review: Trust the rhythm of Metro Boomin, Future in new album
April 23, 2024
Many well known artists like Lana Del Rey and Tyler, the Creator will be performing again at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival for weekend two.
Get ready for weekend 2 of Coachella 2024
April 19, 2024
Mckenna Grace continues her journey into adulthood by further nurturing both her acting and singing careers, seeing incredible success in both.
Artist of the Month: Mckenna Grace grows in age, advances in career
April 19, 2024
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Blogs
Senior Alan Ruiz stands on the field of Dodger Stadium after the Los Angeles Dodgers played against the Chicago Cubs on April 16, 2023.
'I can’t remember a more anticipated season'
Alan Ruiz • March 22, 2024

During my time as a Dodger fan, I can’t remember a more anticipated season. After a disappointing loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 2023 National League Division Series,...

Sophomore Serena Elkins watches highlights from the 20th anniversary of the annual Puppy Bowl event, which promotes animal adoption.
Give a round of a-paws for the Super Bowl's cuter half
February 14, 2024
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
November 10, 2023
Scholarship winner Satenik Ayrapetyan smiles with guidance counselor Martina Torres during the Warren Christopher Scholarship award ceremony, which took place on June 30.
Warren Christopher Scholarship winner celebrates in ceremony, relaxes at camp
August 25, 2023
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Trending Stories
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The excessive homework amount has caused students across the globe to be condemned to grueling routines. Homework has been a mandatory occurrence in schools but in recent years, students feel the homework adding on and becoming something that negatively affects their mental health and increases anxiety.

Ease homework overload to improve student mental health

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AI-generative software can assist in correcting spelling, improving grammar and catching mistakes a human may not easily see. However, these softwares lack the ability to replace the creativity and emotion that is expressed through human personality in writing.

Editorial: AI must not be seen as an alternative to self-expression

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The House of Representatives determined that TikTok should be banned in the U.S. unless sold to an American company. Uncertain of whether or not TikTok will be banned, its users worry they will lose their platform for self-expression, building an online presence or earning an income.

Editorial: TikTok is worth keeping amid potential ban

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Junior Genesis Cuellar-Figueroa takes a picture of the April 8 eclipse. By using the special eclipse sunglasses, she protected both her eyes and her camera lens.

Students, teachers view solar eclipse

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Junior Maggie Simonyan performs a cultural dance in her traditional Armenian clothing known as a Taraz. The Taraz and jewelery she wears originate from an Armenian region known as Artsakh, located in Southeastern Armenia. The Armenian national costume, having existed through long periods of historical development, was one of the signals of self-preservation for the Armenian culture.

The weight of remembering: Being a descendant of Armenian genocide survivors in the 21st century

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Photo of the Week
Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) Region North Superintendent Dr. David Baca addresses the freshman class in the MPR during period 5 on April 17. LAUSD officials visited the school to distribute turquoise dry-wick hoodies in a project intending to help students keep cool during hot days. District officials will return in two weeks to get feedback from the freshmen.
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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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Rikka Dimalanta and Jenny Marquez • March 22, 2024

In this episode of Room 22 podcast, co-hosts Rikka Dimalanta and Jenny Marquez talk to sophomore Ariana Lopez-Villacorta, junior Vanessa Gonzalez...

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