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Valeria Luquin

Valeria Luquin, Features Editor

Valeria Luquin is the Features Editor for The Pearl Post news magazine and website. This is her second year on staff. When she isn't busy working on homework, you'll typically find her reading, bullet journaling, hanging out with friends or riding bikes with her family at the beach. Despite the circumstances this school year, Luquin hopes to guide the new staff writers and to continue being a dependable member of The Pearl Post staff.

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

[PHOTO] Students’ sleep schedule out of sync

February 19, 2021
Features Editor Valeria Luquin attended the National Journalism Convention and won fourth place for Best Digital Story of the Year on Nov. 21.

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February 19, 2021
There are numerous clubs students at Daniel Pearl Magnet High School can join. Meeting times vary for each club.

[PHOTO] Countless clubs to join despite distance learning

November 19, 2020
Talia Guppy and Frances Marion are Mental Health Practitioners with the Los Angeles Unified School District Human Relations, Diversity and Equity department. They gave a presentation during the Pride Club meeting on Oct. 1.

[PHOTO] Club Corner: Pride Club a place to connect

October 1, 2020
Freshman Andrew Arevalo logs in into schoology to work on the instructional assignments of his advisory class.

New school year kicks off with distance learning format

August 21, 2020
Senior Julissa Jaco played on the girls water polo team for three years. She won a CIF championship during her last year on the team.

[PHOTO] Senior athletes look back at their athletic seasons

June 12, 2020

Class of 2020 makes history with 3 valedictorians and 3 salutatorians

June 4, 2020
Staff writer Valeria Luquin works on her online classes during the pandemic.

[PHOTO] Students struggle with distance learning during quarantine

May 26, 2020
Sophomore Valeria Luquin’s take on the popular LAUSD coffee cake.

[PHOTO] Students sharpen culinary skills by baking during quarantine

May 22, 2020
The Advanced Placement exam structures have been modified to fit the new online testing format.

AP exam format changes to fit new online testing structure

May 5, 2020
Reflections of life in the time of coronavirus: Spending quality time with family and journaling

Reflections of life in the time of coronavirus: Spending quality time with family and journaling

March 31, 2020

Aotm- Eden Kolber from The Pearl Post on Vimeo.

Athlete of the Month: Kolber strives in both gymnastics and cheerleading

March 25, 2020

Coronavirus spread causes LAUSD schools to remain closed until May 1

March 24, 2020
Due to the coronavirus, many events, including the spring music concert and PearlConV, have been canceled or postponed. These photos were taken at the events last school year. Photos by Christopher Sarenana and Itzel Luna

Events canceled, postponed because of coronavirus

March 20, 2020
Clorox wipes and hand sanitizer was available for student use in journalism/English teacher Adriana Chavira's room on March 13. Many teachers had sanitizing products in their classroom as a way to keep students safe.

[PHOTO] LAUSD closes all campuses in response to rapid spread of coronavirus

March 13, 2020
Varsity players Julissa Jaco and Annabella Powell embrace each other after winning the City Championship game against Palisades High School on Feb. 20. The Lady Patriots won with a score of 16-17.

[PHOTO] Photo of the Week

February 19, 2019
Varsity players Julissa Jaco and Annabella Powell embrace each other after winning the City Championship game against Palisades Charter High School on Feb. 20. The Lady Patriots won with a score of 17-16.

[PHOTO] Lady Patriots take home CIF title against Palisades Dolphins

February 21, 2020
Junior Jeffrey Vasquez Ceron tries to sign onto Checkology on Feb. 7.

Checkology is ironically restricted at a journalism school

February 18, 2020
Students at DPMHS celebrate the spirit of Valentine's Day by wearing red, pink and white on Feb. 14.

[PHOTO] Love and friendship surrounds DPMHS on Valentine’s Day

February 14, 2020
Climate change has massively impacted our environment as 2019 was reported the second warmest year on record.

Students help fight climate crisis

February 7, 2020
Sunday night at the Grammy's, Finneas O'Connell became a five time winning producer.

Artist of the Month: Rising artist Finneas becomes five time Grammy winner

January 28, 2020

Holocaust survivor Joseph Alexander visits DPMHS

December 16, 2019

AOTM- Emily Flores from The Pearl Post on Vimeo.

[VIDEO] Athlete of the Month: Flores sprints her way to the finish line

December 12, 2019
Junior Ariana Islam studies for finals at the library on Dec. 5.

Get ready for finals week with these helpful study tips

December 10, 2019
Sophomore varsity player Audrina Murphy strategizes on who to pass the ball to during practice on Nov. 13.

Girls water polo starts season off with high expectations

December 9, 2019
This infographic information was obtained through a poll conducted on 231 DPMHS students. The poll was collected by DPMHS Student Media Staff.

The rise of stress among teens

December 5, 2019
Get Lit poet Vanessa Tanay pours her emotions into performing her classic poem, “Elena” during the Get Lit assembly on Nov. 21.

[PHOTO] Get Lit brings inspirational poets to DPMHS

December 5, 2019
Holocaust survivor Joseph Alexander gives a personal account of his life during the Holocaust. He examines a newspaper with the audience in which he was featured in on Nov.14.

[PHOTO] Holocaust survivor Joseph Alexander shares his story with high school students

November 22, 2019
Speaker Chris Aguilar talks about the effects of drug abuse to Daniel Pearl Magnet High School students during the Red Ribbon assembly on Oct. 29.

Students learn about substance abuse at Red Ribbon Week assembly

November 7, 2019

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

November 6, 2019
California's new late start law would require most schools across the state to start later beginning in 2022.

California becomes first state to implement late start time in schools

November 4, 2019
Print Editor-in-chief Parampreet Aulakh and Online Editor-in-chief Alondra Nuno hope this year is as successful as last year for the publication.

[PHOTO] Editorial: New year, new goals

October 3, 2019

Aotm- Ryan from The Pearl Post on Vimeo.

[VIDEO] Athlete of the Month: Nevsky swims his way to varsity

October 2, 2019
Junior Maria Strake sits on the steps inside the Leverett House tower with her proctor group on the last day of the program.

Strake attends summer program at Harvard

October 2, 2019
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