In this episode of the Room 22 podcast, guest co-hosts Tania Lopez and Jasmine Thompson speak with senior Serena Elkins and Math and Portuguese teacher Gonçalo Sousa about their thoughts on school shootings in America. Listen as they share their feelings and perspectives about school safety and the impact of school shootings.
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The impact of school shootings, safety in America
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Jenny Marquez, Print Editor-in-Chief
Jenny Marquez is this year’s Print Editor-in-Chief for The Pearl Post. This is her third and final year on the DPMHS Student Media staff, and she’s thrilled to lead an incredible team. At school, she serves as a co-host for the publication’s student-run podcast, Room 22 and is the Vice President of the Class of 2026, as well as the ASB Secretary. Additionally, she has serves on the Los Angeles Times High School Insider Advisory Board, the LAUSD Board District 3 Student Advisory Council and MediaWise’s Teen Fact-Checking Network. This year, she hopes to produce five printed magazines and strengthen her multimedia journalism skills.
Tania Lopez, Online Editor-in-Chief
Tania Lopez is this year’s Online Editor-in-Chief for The Pearl Post. This is her second year on staff and she’s extremely excited to keep being part of an amazing team. Outside of The Pearl Post, she serves as the Vice President of the Class of 2027 and as a youth intern for Valley Views SFV Media. Her goal for this year is to get as many SNO badges for The Pearl Post website as possible. In her free time, she loves coding, going out with friends and crafting handmade jewelry.
Jasmine Thompson, Opinion Editor
Jasmine Thompson is a junior and this year’s Opinion Editor for The Pearl Post. It is her second year on staff and she hopes to help the staff writers speak up for what they believe in and be communicative with her team. Outside of The Pearl Post, Jasmine is the secretary for the Class of 2027 and enjoys listening to music while journaling.