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Delilah Brumer

Delilah Brumer, Online Editor-in-Chief

This is Delilah Brumer's second year on staff. In addition to being The Pearl Post Online Editor-in-Chief, she is also Secretary of the DPMHS Local School Leadership Council, President of the Library Advisory Committee and a member of the Los Angeles Times High School Insider Student Advisory Board. She looks forward to a phenomenal year.

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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.

[PHOTO] Protect the environment: thrift, avoid fast fashion

November 30, 2021
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.

[PHOTO] LAUSD must continue hiring bus drivers, end students’ exhaustion

November 17, 2021
Senior Alejandro Gomez plays the piano and hums to the tune of Let It Be during World Music Day rehearsal on Nov. 8.

[PHOTO] Photo of the Week

November 16, 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
Diego Villanueva grabs hold of an offensive linemans jersey during an intersqaud scrimmage on Oct.26.

[PHOTO] Athlete of the Month: Villanueva gets a taste of organized football, this season

November 10, 2021
Junior Jiszelle Arana adopts a fierce stance in her Freddy Krueger costume.

Students, staff show off haunting Halloween costumes

October 29, 2021
The Pearl Post editors converse with CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta.

[PHOTO] The Pearl Post takes 2nd place at 63rd Annual LA Press Club Journalism Awards

October 20, 2021
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[PHOTO] LAUSD must provide resources to remedy reality of student learning loss

October 14, 2021

[VIDEO] ‘It was just devastating’

September 10, 2021
Online Editor-in-Chief Delilah Brumer interned this summer for the magazine Girls Life Magazine.

Living the writer’s life

August 23, 2021
Frequently asked questions: DPMHS COVID-19 reopening protocol

Frequently asked questions: DPMHS COVID-19 reopening protocol

August 13, 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
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
Freshman Cheyenne Losino gets ready to serve the ball during volleyball practice on April 9.

[PHOTO] Ready. Set. Go!

May 6, 2021
Sophomore Sabrina Robertson swims in the pool during water polo practice on April 9.

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May 6, 2021
Sophomore Naamah Silcott hits the ball during volleyball practice on April 9.

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May 6, 2021
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May 6, 2021
Junior Sylvana Prieto Medina performs the classic poem “Still I Rise” by Maya Angelou and her original poem Disobedience on April 29 at the annual Get Lit Classic Slam Quarterfinals.

DPMHS team brings vulnerability to annual Get Lit Classic Slam

April 29, 2021
Math teacher Lori Seo teaches her online Zoom class during the first day of in-person learning on April 27. “It felt so...so weird. It’s as if I went into a dream, like a time lapse. I’m really grateful. The sense of time that has passed is really hitting me, Seo said.

DPMHS doors reopen to welcome hybrid learning

April 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
Features Editor Valeria Luquin and her mother, Lorena Luquin, volunteered at the Self-Realization Fellowship Books & Gifts giftshop in Encinitas in September 2020. They scanned items around the giftshop in order to update the stores inventory.

Club Corner: NHS continues to help community despite pandemic restrictions

April 21, 2021

DPMHS prepares for changes as campus reopens

April 20, 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
Fall in love with these simple, sweet Valentines Day treats

Fall in love with these simple, sweet Valentine’s Day treats

February 10, 2021
Last week, the Pakistani Supreme Court overturned the conviction of Omar Saeed Sheikh for the murder of Daniel Pearl in 2002.

Acquittal of Daniel Pearl’s murderer sparks outrage

February 4, 2021
Despite high case numbers, low ICU bed availability and dismally slow vaccine rollout, California Governor Gavin Newsom cancelled the states stay at home order.

Gavin Newsom’s premature reopening risks lives, safety of California residents

February 4, 2021
Staff writer Jessica Melkonyan takes the drivers seat while listening to Olivia Rodrigos new song Drivers License while in a parking lot.

Olivia Rodrigo drives right to the top of the charts

January 29, 2021
College board, which administers the SAT, has decided to no longer offer the SAT essay portion of the exam and is also eliminating all SAT subject tests.

SAT essay, subject tests discontinued by College Board

January 27, 2021
CIF released an official statement saying that practices are postponed until further notice.

CIF postpones all sports practices due to surge in COVID-19 cases

December 17, 2020
Junior Cameron Frank gets in the jolly mood while watching some holiday movies. Between finals week stress and late assignments being turned in, everyone needs some time to get under a blanket and watch a movie during this break.

Cozy up with these holiday classics during winter break

December 17, 2020
Students prepare for unusual finals week during virtual learning

Students prepare for unusual finals week during virtual learning

December 10, 2020
Social Media Editor Delilah Brumer attended the National High School Journalism Convention on Nov. 21 and won Excellent in editorial writing.

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December 10, 2020
Erikas Lighthouse is a program that teaches students about depression, coping skills and more. The program is run by psychiatric social worker Joanne Tuell during advisory periods.

[PHOTO] Erika’s Lighthouse shines a light on depression

December 2, 2020
LAUSD schools plan to re-open as early as January 2021. With the rise of COVID-19 cases, schools should not focus on opening back up, rather they focus on students who are dealing negatively with distance learning.

Health before reopening schools

November 13, 2020
Sophomore Giselle Khalil works on Edgenuity homework during distance learning.

Students struggle with online Edgenuity, Apex Learning classes

November 10, 2020
Alex Trebek passed way on Nov. 8 at the age of 80.

“Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek leaves behind lasting legacy

November 9, 2020
President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris won the 2020 presidential election on Nov. 7, more than three days after polls closed on election day. They received the most votes casted for a candidate in United States history.

Students react to Biden’s win in historic 2020 presidential election

November 7, 2020
Senior Samantha Mills interns at MVP Law Group three days a week afterschool. She understands the importance of managing her time with school, college applications and work.

Working students show resilience during pandemic

November 4, 2020
Junior Nadia Montiel does her online school work on Oct. 1. In her advisory class, shes able to discuss a variety of topics, including growth mindsets.

New advisory class kicks off during virtual learning school year

October 1, 2020
Supreme Court justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died on Sept. 18, after 27 years on the Court.

Legacy left by Ruth Bader Ginsburg must be celebrated, continued

September 25, 2020
College application dates and deadlines vary for each college students apply to.

College Corner: Time is zooming by to fill out college applications

September 18, 2020
While temporary coronavirus closures have momentarily slowed the effects of climate change, they will not be enough to reverse its effects.

Coronavirus closures won’t fix the climate crisis

September 18, 2020
Top notch online tools to use during distance learning

Top notch online tools to use during distance learning

September 17, 2020
Sophomore Elishava Ibarra balances between taking care of her two younger brothers and managing her schoolwork.

Part-time student, full-time sibling

September 10, 2020
During a Zoom session with DPMHS music students, alumnus Matthew Sarenana plays his guitar.

Alumnus inspires with his music

April 28, 2020
One of the benefits of staying at home is that it has allowed Delilah Brumer to spend more time in her yard.

Reflections of Life in Time of Coronavirus: Spending time with family

April 20, 2020

Aotm- Anthony Martinez from The Pearl Post on Vimeo.

Athlete of the Month: Martinez scores his way to a successful season

January 30, 2020
Freshman Christopher Jacobo Madero acts as Popeye the Sailor on Oct. 31.

[PHOTO] Spooky season takes over DPMHS

October 31, 2019
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