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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
Features Editor Angela Ledesma visits UC Berkeley on April 23 on a college tour.

Seniors reflect on their college touring experience

Angela Ledesma, Delilah Brumer, Gabrielle Lashley, Naamah Silcott, and Sabrina Robertson
May 17, 2023
Sophomore Satenik Ayrapetyan is one of fifteen recipients of the Warren Christopher Scholarship, which grants $20,000 for college.

Opinion editor receives competitive Warren Christopher Scholarship

Desiree Spurkel
May 16, 2023
Senior Naamah Silcott earned a scholarship from The Posse Foundation. The scholarship will provide resources and guidance for college.

Senior Silcott secures selective Posse Foundation scholarship

Alan Ruiz
January 19, 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

College application concerns

Gabrielle Lashley and Rikka Dimalanta
November 2, 2022
Valedictorian Chareena Pascua anticipates entering University of Southern Cali- fornia and appreciates the support she has received from teachers. “They all helped me through it and I would say I was very thankful for all of them,” Pascua said.

Top students ride high school rollercoaster

Angela Ledesma
June 1, 2022

Oh, the places these Sharks are going…

June 9, 2021
Alumni Christopher Sarenana is a freshman at California State University, Northridge and is continuing with distance learning. Like some of his fellow classmates, adjusting to the new apps his college uses can be a struggle.

Alumni’s first year of college not what they expected

Nancy Medrano
October 5, 2020
Keurig K-Cup In-Room Brewing System: This all-in-one coffee and tea brewer is absolutely perfect for your dorm room, since it takes up little space. It’s easy to use, versatile, and affordable! What more could you want? The brewing system can be bought for $92.25 on Amazon.

Your dorm necessities

Mirabelle Chernick and Elizabeth Cortez
May 30, 2018
Fastweb.com is just one of the many scholarship websites available as an alternative for students who do not qualify for the Cal Grant.

College Corner: Alternatives to the Cal Grant

Samantha Freyre
April 18, 2018
Students who want to stay close to home should attend in-state schools such as the University of California, Los Angeles.

College Corner: What to consider when choosing your future college

Daniela Dixon
March 15, 2018
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