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The Pearl Post
  • November 5Shelter in Place Drill at 11:45 a.m. on Nov. 13
  • November 5Field trip to JEA/NSPA National High School Journalism Convention from Nov. 12-16 with Ms. Chavira
  • November 5No school due to Veterans' Day on Nov. 11
  • November 5College Tour Field Trips to CSUN, UCLA, Pepperdine and CalArts from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Nov. 10
  • November 5J-Day competition at CSUN on Nov. 8
  • November 5PTSA Family Star Gazing and Movie Night on Nov. 7
  • November 5Coffee with the Principal at 9:00 a.m. in the MPR and via Zoom on Nov. 6
  • November 5Submissions for the “Reflections” PTSA Art Competition are due on Nov. 5.
  • October 16Fiesta Friday during lunch in The Grove on Oct. 31
  • October 16World Music Day Concert from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the MPR on Oct. 30

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
Tahra Hunter

Tahra Hunter, Online editor-in-chief

Tahra Hunter has been on the Pearl Post for three years and is now the Online Editor-In-Chief. Tahra started as a staff writer, sports editor and then managing editor. Her hope for the website this year is to earn a pacemaker award and have a successful redesign of the newspaper. She was once part of the top five U.S girl lacrosse goalies in her 2015-2016 season after only playing for two years. Her favorite show is Supernatural and can’t wait to watch season 11 on Netflix. If you would like to contact Tahra you can on her twitter @edinbry.

All content by Tahra Hunter

Which Disney character are you based on your ice cream preference?

Tahra Hunter
May 11, 2017
Pick a subject and we'll tell you what show you should binge watch

Pick a subject and we’ll tell you what show you should binge watch

Tahra Hunter
April 17, 2017

Parents invited to visit classes tomorrow

Tahra Hunter
March 6, 2017
Can you make Hermoine proud and pass this test?

Can you make Hermoine proud and pass this test?

Tahra Hunter
March 6, 2017
Is your potato chip perference popular?

Is your potato chip perference popular?

Tahra Hunter
February 24, 2017
Quiz: What's your spirit food?

Quiz: What’s your spirit food?

Tahra Hunter
January 31, 2017
Celebrate the holidays with joyful tunes that are bound to get you in the mood

Celebrate the holidays with joyful tunes that are bound to get you in the mood

Tahra Hunter
November 29, 2016
Seniors Rebekah Spector, April Serrano, Andrea Escamilla, and Crystal Betancourt dress up as the Pink Ladies from Grease.

[Photo] Halloween spirit sweeps over the school

October 31, 2016
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[Photo] Student expression welcomed on lockers

April Serrano
October 14, 2016
San Francisco 49ers Colin Kaepernick receives nationwide criticism after his silent protest.

Kaepernick shouldn’t be criticized for exercising freedom of speech

Tahra Hunter
September 27, 2016
Press Club Board Member Carolina Sarassa, former Online Editor-in-Chief Christopher Bower, former Print Editor-in-Chief Natalie Moore and new Print Editor-in-Chief Ilana Gale stand with the first place plaque after the winner for Best High School Newspaper was announced. Photo from the Los Angeles Press Club

Newspaper finalist in two LA Press Club award categories

Tahra Hunter
June 2, 2016
Believe it or not the race for president isn’t just a few months out of the year, instead it takes a little over a year. First nominees for candidates from each party are given and then primary or caucuses elections are held in each state to narrow down who will be running in the final race for president.

[Photo] Teenagers understand complexity of political campaigns and elections

Joseph Mousaed
May 23, 2016
School receives high ranking from U.S. News and World Report

School receives high ranking from U.S. News and World Report

Tahra Hunter
May 2, 2016
Teenagers are the second highest age group that falls victim to suicide. Over nine years, the rate of deaths due to suicide has steadily increased, not decreased.

[Photo] Suicide should be taken seriously and not hidden

David Dias
April 21, 2016
Teenagers are the only age period that needs the most sleep. Teens need at least 10 hours of sleep to be able to function properly without fatigue or sudden feelings of depression.

[Photo] Sleepy students prefer a later starting time

Genevieve Avalos and Skylar Cha
March 10, 2016
Race has changed over the decades and with it a new form of identification. DPMHS students live in communities where your color I.D is important to today’s society.

Opinion: Be accepting, not fearful of different races, cultures

Tahra Hunter
February 11, 2016
More athletes are put under the threat of injuries, such as concussions. High school coaches and athletes are taking precautions to avoid such injuries.

[Photo] No pain no glory for athletes

Raquel Dubin and Elsie Morales
December 18, 2015
Senior Eric Flowers stands in disbelief at the referee’s call during the homecoming game against Chatsworth Charter High School on Oct. 16. Final score was 49-23, Patriots take the win.

Homecoming sets course for season

Tahra Hunter
October 23, 2015

Football Pre-Season 2015 from The Pearl Post on Vimeo.

New season brings new opportunities for the football team

Cristina Jercan and Tahra Hunter
September 16, 2015

Sports Opinion: Fat, facts, and false advice

Tahra Hunter
May 11, 2015

Sports Opinion: Respect the sweat of others

Tahra Hunter
March 24, 2015

College Corner: Seniors worry about impacted CSUs

Tahra Hunter
March 6, 2015

Parents who don’t vaccinate their children put public at risk

Tahra Hunter, Staff Writer
March 6, 2015
Photo from creativecommons.org

Year in Review: Top 5 rock bands to thank for memories

Tahra Hunter
December 15, 2014
Photo from Creative Commons.

Year in review: Top three gadgets of 2014

Tahra Hunter
December 15, 2014

Record drought takes hold of state

Tahra Hunter
November 5, 2014
Sam Smith’s popularity is making him a rising artist. Photo from samsmithworld.com

Artisit of the Month: Sam Smith

Tahra Hunter
September 5, 2014
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