The student news site of Daniel Pearl Magnet High School in Lake Balboa, CA

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  • January 20No school on Monday, Jan. 20 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
  • January 6Fiesta Friday during lunch in the grove on Friday, Jan. 17
  • January 6First day of Spring Semester on Monday, Jan. 6
  • December 12Winter Break is from Friday, Dec. 13 to Monday, Jan. 6
  • December 1220-week grades due on Thursday, Dec. 12
  • November 14Thanksgiving Break is from Monday, Nov. 25 to Friday, Nov. 29.

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
Evan Gleason

Evan Gleason, Staff Writer

Evan Gleason is a Staff Writer for The Pearl Post, with this being his first year on staff. Evan is a varsity player for the Birmingham tennis teams. When he isn’t practicing tennis he is doing homework, playing video games, watching Youtube, Hulu, or looking for memes on Reddit. He also loves going out to eat with friends and watching the occasional football, basketball, or baseball game. Evan is looking forward to his first year on staff and hopes to improve his writing and photography.

All content by Evan Gleason
Principal Armen Petrossian works in his office at Daniel Pearl Magnet High School. Petrossian’s first official day as principal of DPMHS was on Oct. 5, after the previous principal stepped down.

A look into Petrossian’s first year as principal

Evan Gleason
June 11, 2021
LAUSD will cut LASPD's budget to provide and develop a safe educational-environment to Black students and ban the use of pepper spray.

Students achieve change within LASPD

Alliana Samonte and Evan Gleason
February 18, 2021

[Video] President Joe Biden aims to bring “unity” with his first words as president

Nancy Medrano
January 25, 2021
Over thousands of years, the perception of what clothing and accessories are considered to be feminine have changed.

Harmful gender roles perpetuate years-long discrimination

Evan Gleason
December 18, 2020
As coronavirus cases in Los Angeles County rise, COVID-19 testing becomes more important for those going back to work and school.

[Photo] Editorial: LAUSD should not reopen schools prematurely

December 18, 2020
The latest DLC from Nintendo's Super Smash Bros Ultimate introduces fan favorite video game character Steve from the popular game Minecraft. Steve comes with a set of powers and tools that no other character possesses.

“Super Smash Bros Ultimate” introduces jaw dropping DLC

Evan Gleason
October 21, 2020
Students filled out an online survey regarding distance learning in September.

Students adjust to changes brought on by distance learning

Gabriela Gomez, Antonio Bedon, and Evan Gleason
October 15, 2020
A Black Lives Matter protest was held in Hollywood on June 7. It's estimated that about 20,000 people attended, making it the largest protest in the LA area over the past few days.

[Video] Black Lives Matter protests take over LA to fight against police brutality

Sara Marquez
June 9, 2020

Here are shows to stay up, watch all day long as summer approaches

Evan Gleason
June 5, 2020
Many virtual activities are being offered by various museums, musicians and libraries around the world.

[Photo] Students adjust to semester-long distance learning

Valery Barrera
May 21, 2020
Reflections of life in the time of coronavirus: Screen time

Reflections of life in the time of coronavirus: Screen time

Evan Gleason
April 9, 2020
Nintendo has come out with a new but nostalgic game "Animal Crossing: New Horizons" on March 20.

Nintendo brings back nostalgia as Animal Crossing makes a come back

Maribella Ambrosio and Evan Gleason
March 27, 2020
The coronavirus outbreak brought rapid media attention that many people may panic

Coronavirus outbreak brings media panic

Evan Gleason
March 22, 2020
There are many quick and simple ways that students can help the environment.

[Photo] Students help fight climate crisis

Valery Barrera and Valeria Luquin
February 7, 2020
The Kluckin Chicken sells their classic chicken sandwich with their Klucking sauce and crinkle-cut fries.

Restaurant Review: Fulfill your fried cravings at The Kluckin Chicken

Evan Gleason
January 29, 2020
The ALS Ice Bucket challenge came to DPMHS and several students and staff participated in this awareness campaign.

Timeline: Pop culture moments of the past decade

Evan Gleason and Daniela Rangel
December 31, 2019

Athlete of the month: Tapia hopes to improve as a team leader

Evan Gleason
December 19, 2019
Joseph Alexander shows the tattoo he got during the Holocaust to students on Dec. 6.

[Photo] Holocaust survivor Joseph Alexander visits DPMHS

Valeria Luquin
December 16, 2019
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[Photo] Get Lit brings inspirational poets to DPMHS

Daniela Rangel
December 5, 2019
Holocaust survivor Joseph Alexander displays his identification tattoo on his forearm during a presentation he gave at Monroe High School on Nov. 14.

Holocaust survivor Joseph Alexander shares his story with high school students

Daniela Rangel and Evan Gleason
November 22, 2019
Seniors Larry Chavez and Bianca Lam hand out tamales during today's Dia De Los Muertos Event.

[Photo] A celebratory grito for Dia De Los Muertos

November 1, 2019
The Los Angeles Unified School District police dog, Nemo vists campus for the first time on Sept. 26.

Police dog added to increase school safety

Evan Gleason
October 28, 2019

NCAA Students Opinions from The Pearl Post on Vimeo.

New California law will allow college athletes to get paid

Evan Gleason
October 17, 2019
Sophomore driver number seven Yoni Zelig gets ready to throw the ball during water polo practice on Sept. 12.

[Photo] Boys water polo dives into new season

Maribella Ambrosio
October 8, 2019
Freshman Ryan Nevsky shoots the ball at practice on Sept. 12.

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

Jonathan Spahr
October 2, 2019
One of DPMHS's founding teachers, Davy Mauermann has decided to transfer to a school closer to her home.

Social sciences teacher Mauermann decides to leave DPMHS

Evan Gleason
June 13, 2019
Players defend Washington D.C. in a military group in this new third person shooter.

Defend Washington D.C. in ‘The Division 2’

Evan Gleason
April 25, 2019
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