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

The Pearl Post
  • May 12No school on Monday, May 26 for Memorial Day
  • May 12Senior/Junior Prom at The Odyssey on May 24
  • May 12Minimum Day on Friday, May 30
  • May 12Fire Drill during period 2 on Wednesday, May 21
  • May 12Field trip to UCLA/Fowler Museum with Mrs. Helfing on Wednesday, May 21
  • May 12Field trip to the CA Science Center with Mr. Hughes on Wednesday, May 21

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

The Pearl Post
Maria Ruiz

Maria Ruiz, New Media Editor

Maria Ruiz is the New Media Editor for The Pearl Post. In her free time you can find her reading and catching up with her friends. She enjoys listening to music and will listen to anything by Pierce the Veil and Foo Fighters. She loves watching “Supernatural,” “Modern Family,” and her absolute favorite movie is “The Breakfast Club.”

All content by Maria Ruiz

[Video] Seniors at a loss after events canceled due to coronavirus pandemic

Shanna Aghasi
May 22, 2020

[Video] Athlete of the Month: Rodriguez kicks up to successful final season

Sara Marquez
March 5, 2020

[Video] Youth expected to make an impact on the primary elections

Daniela Rangel
March 2, 2020

[Video] Athlete of the Month: Ramelb sprints her way to the finish line

Maribella Ambrosio
February 28, 2020

[Video] Plans to alleviate morning, after-school traffic approved

Marjina Haque
February 28, 2020

[Video] Athlete of the month: Tapia hopes to improve as a team leader

Evan Gleason
December 19, 2019

What are you grateful for from The Pearl Post on Vimeo.

[Video] Video: What are you grateful for?

November 21, 2019

[Video] Utopia is reached in 10th annual Daniel Pearl World Music Day

Sara Marquez and Valeria Luquin
November 6, 2019

[Video] Musicians gear up for Daniel Pearl World Music Day

Sara Marquez
October 22, 2019

NCAA Students Opinions from The Pearl Post on Vimeo.

[Video] New California law will allow college athletes to get paid

Evan Gleason
October 17, 2019

Summer2019 from The Pearl Post on Vimeo.

[Video] Students share summer highlights

August 29, 2019

graduation 2019 from The Pearl Post on Vimeo.

[Video] Cheers, tears filled the Class of 2019 graduation ceremony

Annabella Powell
June 11, 2019

[Video] Video: What was the dumbest thing you got in trouble for?

May 30, 2019
Freshman and varsity player Chris Romero gets ready to pitch the ball during practice on April 8.

[Photo] Athlete of the Month: Chris Romero

Sara Marquez
May 22, 2019
Patriots have CIF goals once again

Patriots have CIF goals once again

Maria Ruiz
April 30, 2019
South African-born actress Charlize Theron stars alongside Seth Rogan in the new R-rated comedy "Long Shot," which hits theaters May 3.

May movie releases worth springing forward to see

Maria Ruiz
April 29, 2019

[Video] DPMHS’ Get Lit team finds solace in quarterfinals competition loss

Julissa Rangel
April 27, 2019
Sophomore and varsity player Chris Romero gets ready to pitch the ball during practice on April 8.

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[Photo] Students celebrate Fiesta Friday with Polaroid photoshoots and cricket tacos

March 31, 2019

[Video] Video: Who do you think is an influential woman in history?

March 25, 2019

[Video] Valentine’s Day: The expensive holiday supposedly about “love”

Sam Torres
February 13, 2019

[Video] Video: What did you appreciate from others?

February 8, 2019

[Video] Video: Who do you think will win Super Bowl LIII?

February 1, 2019

[Video] Teachers rally at Grand Park on Jan. 18 as strike continues

Kirsten Cintigo
January 18, 2019

[Video] Video: What are your thoughts on the strike?

January 17, 2019

[Video] Teachers from West Valley area rally at local district offices

Itzel Luna and Casey Wanatick
January 16, 2019

[Video] 30,000 educators all over LAUSD strike in efforts to help schools

Itzel Luna, Farah Faiza, and Casey Wanatick
January 14, 2019

[Video] Video: Return of the Kadima String Quartet

December 6, 2018

[Video] Female students learn about opportunities in sports media

Farah Faiza
December 3, 2018

[Video] Video: What were some trends when you were young?

November 16, 2018

World Music Day 2018 from The Pearl Post on Vimeo.

[Video] Diversity shines through in 9th annual Daniel Pearl World Music Day

Sam Torres
November 1, 2018

[Video] Diversity celebrated in 9th annual Daniel Pearl World Music Day

Christopher Sarenana and Sam Torres
October 23, 2018

[Video] Kadima String Quartet performs for students

Shannon Sullivan
October 15, 2018
Nora Manzanilla from the Tobacco Enforcement Program talks about Juul products to period three English class freshman Sept. 27.

[Video] Tobacco Enforcement Program Director explains the dangers of underage smoking

Martin Garcia
October 4, 2018

[Video] Video: What was your worst breakup story?

September 14, 2018
The 2018 World Cup will be held in Russia. This is the first time Italy will not be competing since 1958.

Kickin’ it at the World Cup

Maria Ruiz, Staff Writer
June 2, 2018
Custodian Juan Amezcua (second to the left) was awarded the 2018 Exemplary Classified Employee of the Year at the Los Angeles Unified School District board meeting on May 8.

Amezcua named district’s Employee of the Year

Maria Ruiz
May 11, 2018
Sophomore Keona Paniagua approaches the finish line during a track meet at Birmingham Community Charter High School.

Track & Field sprints for improvement

Maria Ruiz
April 23, 2018
Athlete of the Month: Janna Desamito

Athlete of the Month: Janna Desamito

Maria Ruiz
March 22, 2018
Fake accounts such as The Pearliest Post make students susceptible to bullying.

Parody accounts could change cell phone policy

Maria Ruiz and Elizabeth Cortez
March 15, 2018
Custodian Juan Amezcua and Plant Manager Sal Rivas enjoy cake in celebration of Amezcua's nomination for California Classified School Employee of the Year.

Amezcua receives recognition for being an ‘Everyday Hero’

Maria Ruiz
March 10, 2018
Juniors Vanessa Rizo and Alishon Raymundo practice sewing during the club meeting.

Costume Design Club: Sewing new friendships

Maria Ruiz
February 1, 2018
Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL suffer from screen burn-in and coloring issues.

Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL encounter faulty screens, hardware updates released

Maria Ruiz
December 12, 2017
Keynote speaker Hilary Clinton is an inspiration for the program’s purpose to inspire success in young women and spread awareness of the obstacles the face in society.

Girls Build Leadership Summit fosters positive change in young women

Elizabeth Cortez and Maria Ruiz
December 6, 2017
photo by Christine Valenzuela

Tennis serves up passionate season

Maria Ruiz
November 29, 2017
Seniors Michelle Kaganovsky, Eva Kaganovsky, Alice Curran and Angel Rivera were voted the best group costume.

[Photo] Halloween favorites

October 31, 2017
Photo by Elizabeth Cortez Freshmen and sophomores were treated to a Macbeth performance by Dean Theatre Production on Monday.

‘Macbeth’ play tackles mental health issues

Rosa Lemus and Maria Ruiz
October 22, 2017
The food uneaten on campus will be able to be donated to food banks and other organizations instead of throwing it all away.

Uneaten food planned to be donated to food banks with passing of new law

Maria Ruiz
October 20, 2017
Schoology is a website that is used throughout Los Angeles Unified School District for teachers to use to input grades and communicate with students and parents.

Brief: Schoology replaces Jupiter Ed as new system used by teachers

Maria Ruiz, Staff Writer
September 13, 2017
“Golf seems easy but you have to calculate the wind and where the water and sand are," golfer Fairy Kankkorn said. "I enjoyed the focus and it was fun to see the end."

Senior athletes open up about their highlights

Michelle Kaganovsky, April Serrano, Steven Guzman, and Maria Ruiz
May 23, 2017
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