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  • December 1Fiesta Friday on Friday, Dec. 2
  • November 11Fiesta Friday and Spirit Day on Friday, Nov. 18: Monochrome Day
  • November 7Progress report grades due on Friday, Nov. 11
  • November 7No school on Friday, Nov. 11 for Veterans Day
  • November 7Lunchtime performances on Thursday, Nov. 10 at lunch in the MPR
  • November 7GATE Parent Meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 9 at 9 p.m. on Zoom
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
As LAUSD plans to reopen schools amid the coronavirus pandemic, students and teachers are forced to prepare for a stressful transition. Photo from AP File

LAUSD’s rushed reopening plan risks unnecessary stress, exposure to coronavirus

March 25, 2021
Click on the house icon to read what each student has to say about the year in distance learning.

Reflecting on one year of distance learning during pandemic

Valeria Luquin
March 12, 2021
As coronavirus case numbers in Los Angeles County drop from a spike in December, newly reported cases and ICU bed occupation are still very high.

Protect LAUSD students’ health; enforce staff, faculty vaccinations

Nathalie Miranda
February 22, 2021
Despite high case numbers, low ICU bed availability and dismally slow vaccine rollout, California Governor Gavin Newsom cancelled the states stay at home order.

Gavin Newsom’s premature reopening risks lives, safety of California residents

Delilah Brumer
February 4, 2021
President Joe Biden speaks at a campaign rally in Norfolk, Virginia at Booker T. Washington High School. Photo by Carter Marks of Royals Media

Biden-Harris administration must deliver on promises to reform, protect

January 29, 2021
As coronavirus cases in Los Angeles County rise, COVID-19 testing becomes more important for those going back to work and school.

Editorial: LAUSD should not reopen schools prematurely

December 18, 2020
As COVID-19 cases in California, especially in Los Angeles County, rise, taking precautions such as wearing a mask, social distancing and avoiding unnecessary gatherings are crucial.

Masks, staying in save lives

Gabrielle Lashley
November 18, 2020

Students reflect on life during six months in quarantine

Jair Sanchez
September 29, 2020
While temporary coronavirus closures have momentarily slowed the effects of climate change, they will not be enough to reverse its effects.

Coronavirus closures won’t fix the climate crisis

Delilah Brumer
September 18, 2020
Sophomore Jessica Melkonyan takes notes about a book she is reading her virtual English class on June 1.

Returning to school for fall semester remains uncertain

Maribella Ambrosio
June 12, 2020
Students are learning remotely and many of them have ended up with abnormal sleeping habits because they dont have a set school schedule.

Distance learning causes sleep deprivation among students

Valery Barrera
June 4, 2020
Sophomore Annabella Powell has spent time quilling, which is paper art. Here is one project she did during the quarantine.

Reflections of life in the time of coronavirus: Where else would I be?

Annabella Powell
May 27, 2020
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