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  • September 29Make-up Picture Day on Thursday, Oct. 5
  • September 29Oct. 2 to Oct. 6 is Banned Books Week. Find out more in the library.
  • September 18No school on Monday, Sept. 25
  • September 85-week grades due on Thursday, Sep. 14
  • September 8Club Rush during Fiesta Friday on Friday, Sep. 15
  • August 31Spirit Week from Tuesday, Sep. 5 to Friday, Sep. 8
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
College acceptance rates are decreasing due to a large influx of applicants in the last few years. As a result, the self-esteem of high school seniors has plunged.

The college admissions process is flawed

Emilie Morales
June 7, 2023
School social worker Joanne Tuell advises senior Dashell Caloroso during a senior workshop on Nov. 9, where student were assisted by staff members on the application process.

College applications need to be made easier, more accessible to students

Delilah Brumer and Gabrielle Lashley
December 6, 2022
A student falls asleep while taking notes after school to catch up in AP Environmental Science. In a poll of 30 DPMHS students, 50% said that they struggle with procrastination or staying focused, while 13.3% said they don’t struggle with procrastination.

Sleep deprivation epidemic worsens with technology, college applications

Alan Ruiz
December 5, 2022

College application concerns

Gabrielle Lashley and Rikka Dimalanta
November 2, 2022
College Applications are due right around the corner. Here are some helpful websites to make your applications and search faster.

Websites, resources to make applications easier

Nancy Medrano
November 9, 2020
This graphic shows some of the highest ranked test-optional colleges in the country, according to the Niche and College raptor websites.

Students demand more test-optional college applications

Maribella Ambrosio
March 17, 2020
The UC application is among one of the many applications that are now open for seniors.

Six upcoming senior deadlines

Rudraj Koppikar
September 18, 2018
Tips for writing college essays

Tips for writing college essays

Jade Ajileye
October 23, 2017
Infographic created by Elsy Barcelo

College Corner

Elsy Barcelo
September 5, 2014
Virtual Voice: Senior Edition

Virtual Voice: Senior Edition

September 5, 2014
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