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  • April 2Spring Break from Monday, April 14 to Friday, April 18
  • April 2Minimum Day on Friday, April 11
  • April 2Lockdown Drill at 10:25 a.m. on Thursday, April 11
  • April 2Student Training (Every School Safe) at 11:58 p.m. on Zoom Monday, April 7
  • March 28Field trip to the Grammy Museum on Thursday, April 3
  • March 28No school on Monday, March 31 for Cesar Chavez Day
  • April 2Spring Break from Monday, April 14 to Friday, April 18

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

Freshman Silas Hinkle unlocks his Yondr pouch before leaving school at the cafeteria on Feb. 18. Students at Daniel Pearl Magnet High School use Yondr pouches, where phones alongside other wireless devices are placed inside the pouches to enforce the cellphone ban.
Cellphone ban’s trial and error among students, staff on campus
Tania Lopez and Andre Arcilla March 18, 2025

When the cellphone ban was first implemented, sophomore Victoria Lopez thought the fallout would be worse than expected. Now that a month has passed, she hasn’t felt much of a difference.  “To...

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Students protest with signs as they walk in front of the Van Nuys High School Center for Performing Arts on Feb. 10. Students from several schools, such as Daniel Pearl Magnet High School, Birmingham Community Charter High School, and Reseda Charter High School, walked out of their campuses in the morning to protest President Donald Trump's administration's current immigration policies.
Trump’s immigration crackdown sparks fear and protests among students
Vanessa Morales and Sophie Ortega March 28, 2025

For students across the country, like junior Guadalupe Martinez, Trump’s new policies on immigration have increased fears of mass deportations and family separations.  “A lot of families are being...

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Freshman Brandon Gamez-Molina kicks the ball during a soccer game that took place during lunch on Feb. 27. The Soccer Club meets in the front grove every Wednesday during lunch to play a game of soccer.
Club Corner: Soccer builds an active environment and a better sense community
Daryna Hriaznova March 25, 2025

Every Wednesday during lunch, freshman Zeike Palacios joins other members of the Soccer Club. Some to have fun and others who seek to improve their soccer skills. “I just wanted to try it out,”...

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Senior Diego Vera Suarez uses a kickboard to better his kicking technique on March 3. Vera Suarez is on the varsity swim team for Birmingham Community Charter High School.
Athlete of the Month: Vera Suarez dives into new beginnings
Jasmine Thompson March 26, 2025

Every month, we recognize two student athletes, one male, one female. This month we recognize Senior Diego Vera Suarez.  Vera Suarez swims for the varsity swim team at Birmingham Community Charter...

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Sexism today takes form in the inequality of pay for women, limited political representation, violence and lack of healthcare access. It’s important now more than ever to advocate and engage in issues that affect women.
Editorial: Advocating for women’s rights is more important than ever
March 28, 2025

March is the month designated to celebrate the achievements of women and remember the contributions that wouldn’t be possible without the incredible minds of women.  Despite that, many forget and...

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Indie rock and punk band Men I Trust  performs at The Belasco theatre on Oct. 16, 2021. They are expected to release their new album “Equus Caballus” and are embedding on a US and European tour.
Artist of the Month: Men I Trust’s latest EP is perfect for late-night listening
Benjamin Recinos March 24, 2025

From humble beginnings as former high school friends with an idea to start a band to now becoming one of the most prominent indie-pop bands, Men I Trust...

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Media club students and chaperones take a photo outside of the Student Television Network Convention on March 1. The photo was taken right after the opening ceremony where the convention officially kicked off.
‘A new experience that I was ready to uncover’
Aidan Lia March 10, 2025

A previous version of this article misspelled video production teacher Tennessee Reid Norton's name and misplaced his position as Character Fabricator in "The Nightmare...

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The Pearl Post February 2025
Seniors Jesse Medrano and Saman Sepehr chat while looking at menus on March 25. Senior students attended Senior Dinner at Wood Ranch in Northridge.
Photo of the Week

Every week, staff members of The Pearl Post send in the best photo they've taken that week. After an in-class vote, the most popular picture...

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The impact of gender roles on society
Jenny Marquez and Aidan Lia March 28, 2025

In this episode of the Room 22 podcast, co-hosts Jenny Marquez and Aidan Lia interview students about their thoughts on the impact gender roles...

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