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Jessica Melkonyan

Jessica Melkonyan, Entertainment Editor

Jessica Melkonyan, senior and second-year staff member is the entertainment editor for the 2021-2022 school year. Reading the news, keeping up with pop culture and fashion trends sums up Jessica's use of leisure time. Her goals for the magazine and website this year are to come up with fabulous story ideas. She wants to inform all readers of the trendiest news and juiciest pop culture happening this year.

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Senior Cameron Frank skims through online fast fashion stores on his computer.

[PHOTO] Fast fashion industry grows rapidly due to TikTok influence

November 29, 2021
Senior Jessica Melkonyan baked Halloween themed cookies on Oct. 5 with her friends.

[PHOTO] Halloween Spirits

October 18, 2021
In September, 56 DPMHS students responded to a survey about their vaccine status.

LAUSD announces vaccine mandate for all eligible students

September 17, 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
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

June 2, 2021
In February, 69 DPMHS students responded to a survey about how their sleep schedule has been disrupted during distance learning.

Students’ sleep schedule out of sync

February 19, 2021
Staff writer Jessica Melkonyan takes the drivers seat while listening to Olivia Rodrigos new song Drivers License while in a parking lot.

[PHOTO] Olivia Rodrigo drives right to the top of the charts

January 29, 2021
Freshman Alysa Basmadzhyan enjoys decorating her house and the Christmas tree to lighten the mood during quarantine.

Students get into the holiday spirit to subdue pandemic fears

December 15, 2020
In November, 71 DPMHS students responded to an online survey about the academic and mental distance learning and returning to school in person.

Students’ mental health, grades takes a toll during distance learning

November 17, 2020
Connection Check: Students keep communication alive via video chat

Connection Check: Students keep communication alive via video chat

November 16, 2020
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[PHOTO] Two choices, one vote, one president

October 9, 2020

As teachers’ WiFi cuts out, so does connection with students

October 8, 2020
Sophomore Jermaine Vince Gillen has provided us with two vibrant outfits. Top left - Gillen is wearing a beige vest over a white mid-length t-shirt with beige-toned plaid pants and white sneakers. Bottom left - Wearing a blue vest over a white mid-length white top with off-white pants. Right - Pulling off a navy blue tanktop with a royal blue, velvet jacket, and white loose jeans. To give it some pizzaz, Gillen topped it off with necklaces and a bucket hat.

Just the fall necessities

October 2, 2020
Sophomore Jhonny Gonzalez maintains contact with his friends through Houseparty.

Students maintain communication through various platforms

May 28, 2020
Sophomore Jessica Melkonyan banana nut bread.

[PHOTO] Students sharpen culinary skills by baking during quarantine

May 22, 2020
Sweet Butter Kitchen is located in Sherman Oaks.

Restaurant Review: Sugar-coat summer at Sweet Butter Kitchen

June 1, 2019
Tyler, The Creator released his fourth studio album “IGOR” on May 17.

Tyler, The Creator’s “IGOR” product of creative genius

May 21, 2019
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