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  • March 28Spring Break from Monday, April 3 to Friday, April 7
  • March 28Acceleration Days at DPMHS on Monday, April 3 and Tuesday, April 4
  • March 10Grades for 10-week report card due on Thursday, March 23
  • March 10No school on Friday, March 31 for Cesar Chavez Day
  • March 4Friday Game Night from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the MPR on Friday, March 24
  • March 4Minimum Day on Friday, March 24
The student news site of Daniel Pearl Magnet High School in Lake Balboa, CA

The Pearl Post
The student news site of Daniel Pearl Magnet High School in Lake Balboa, CA

The Pearl Post
Grant Asner

Grant Asner, Entertainment Editor

Grant Asner is this year's Entertainment Editor for The Pearl Post. This is his first year on staff and he is eager to better his skills as a journalist. For fun, Grant is often at the gym, watching movies, listening to music or hanging out with friends.

All content by Grant Asner
Senors Jiselle Covarrubias and Mario Ronquillo practice signing to their classmates in the period 3 American Sign Language college class on March 16.

Club Corner: ASL class signs its first hello

Grant Asner
March 30, 2023

[Video] LAUSD unions hold massive rally, prepare for strike

Gabrielle Lashley, Naamah Silcott, and Grant Asner
March 17, 2023
During the Service Employees International Unions three-day strike from March 21 to March 23, many members of the United Teachers Los Angeles union will stand in solidarity and not cross the picket lines.

[Photo] SEIU plans to hold a three-day strike in search of higher wages

March 17, 2023
With many stressors in todays society, it is important to take some time to evaluate your mental health and identify methods of developing a positive mindset.

8 ways to bring some zen into your life

Grant Asner
March 10, 2023
During extreme rainfall on Saturday, Feb. 26. one of Daniel Pearl Magnet High Schools trees fell over in the grove. The MPR located behind the tree wasnt struck by the collapse.

[Photo] Photo of the Week

March 15, 2023
Betty Davis was a singer, songwriter, model and performer who recorded songs with music groups such as the Pointer Sisters.

Remembering black artists and advocates who helped shape history

Grant Asner
February 28, 2023

[Video] America’s most popular sport unites families, raises injury concerns

Jason Arevalo
February 9, 2023
M3GAN premiered on Jan. 6 and was directed by Gerard Johnstone.

Movie Review: “M3GAN” dances and stabs her way into viewers’ hearts

Grant Asner
January 13, 2023
Students show off their winter fashion

Students show off their winter fashion

Grant Asner
December 15, 2022
A sample of Crumbl Cookies sit in an open box. These cookies tasted as good as they looked but cost a lot of dough, amounting to $20 for four humongous treats.

Watch your bank account ‘Crumbl’ with these cookies

Grant Asner
December 12, 2022
Avid chess player Daryon Bush plays against paraprofessional Humberto Renderos in a friendly game of chess on Nov. 18 during Fiesta Friday. Bush who is a freshman, hopes to make chess more than a hobby in the future.

Checkmate: Freshman brings chess prowess to DPMHS campus

Grant Asner and Angela Ledesma
December 1, 2022
Varsity volleyball team captain and middle blocker Naamah Silcott gets ready to spike the ball during the 2022 CIF Los Angeles City Section Girls Volleyball Championship game on Nov. 5. The Birmingham Community Charter High School Patriots lost 3-1 against the San Pedro High School Pirates.

Birmingham Lady Patriots come up short in city and state championships

November 14, 2022
Freshmen Eden Ivgy and Jenny Marquez carve pumpkins as part of an Art Club activity during lunch on Oct. 28.

Students enjoy festive, frightening Halloween

Delilah Brumer, Grant Asner, Alejandra Iniguez, Jason Arevalo, Vanessa Morales, Nemesi Morales, Giselle Garzon, and Sarina Falahaty
October 31, 2022
Movie Review: Halloween finally ends

Movie Review: ‘Halloween’ finally ends

Grant Asner and Sabrina Robertson
October 21, 2022
During Halloween season, candy comes to the minds of teenagers, some favorites being Kit Kat, Milkyway and Reeses.

[Photo] Have it or hate it: Halloween candy favorites

October 25, 2022
Pentatonix performs the opening number of their show at the Hollywood Bowl on Sept. 29.

A capella group Pentatonix lights up Hollywood Bowl

Grant Asner and Naamah Silcott
October 7, 2022
Edward Salm, a member of GMCLA, shares a personal life story about coming out as a gay man and how the chorus has given him a safe place with his brothers.

[Photo] Gay Men’s Chorus Los Angeles performs, shares their stories at DPMHS

September 27, 2022
Science teacher Timothy Hughes explains to parents the structure of his Period 1 chemistry class.

Parents welcomed on campus for first in-person Back to School Night in three years

Delilah Brumer, Desiree Spurkel, Alan Ruiz, and Grant Asner
August 26, 2022
Music teacher Wes Hambright leads a get-to-know-you activity during his third period guitar class on Aug. 17.

[Photo] Students return to DPMHS, adjust to relaxed COVID-19 protocols

August 19, 2022
Running is a soft rock album that compliments any summer activity and will leave you humming its melodies.

Magical melodies to check out this summer

Grant Asner
June 10, 2022
Last week, students in AP U.S. History passionately discussed the shooting in Uvalde, Texas and school safety.

DPMHS must better protect students in wake of Texas shooting

Grant Asner, Angela Ledesma, Jenica Felicitas, Jiselle Covarrubias, Samantha Willett, Sabrina Robertson, Jet X Guzman, and Dashiell Caloroso
May 31, 2022
School shootings are horrific events that continue to destroy families, lives and futures. They must stop now.

Letters to the Editor: DPMHS must prioritize safety after “heartbreaking” Uvalde shooting

Jacklyne Gomez, Grant Asner, Angela Ledesma, Jiselle Covarrubias, Samantha Willett, Sabrina Robertson, Jenica Felicitas, Dashiell Caloroso, and Jet X Guzman
May 31, 2022
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