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  • April 22Field trip to Exposition Park/CA Science Center with Mr. Norton on Friday, April 25
  • April 22No school on Thursday, April 24 for Armenian Genocide Observance Day
  • April 22SBAC Testing (ELA) during Periods 3 and 4 on Wednesday, April 23
  • April 22Field trip to the Huntington Library with Ms. Quiroga on Wednesday, April 23
  • April 22JEA/NSPA National High School Journalism Convention in Seattle from April 23 to April 27
  • April 22SBAC Testing (ELA) during Periods 2 and 3 Tuesday, April 22
  • April 22Field trip to Exposition Park/CA Science Center with Mr. Norton on Friday, April 25

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
Jenny Marquez

Jenny Marquez, Online Editor-in-Chief

Jenny Marquez is this year’s Online Editor-in-Chief for The Pearl Post. This is her second year on the DPMHS Student Media staff and she’s beyond excited to continue being part of an incredible team. At school, she is a co-host for the publication’s student-run podcast, Room 22, and serves as the Secretary of the Class of 2026. This year, she hopes to further improve her journalism skills such as editing and writing. In her free time, she loves listening to music, hanging out with her friends, and catching up on sleep.

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Many students have trouble focusing on social interaction due to social media. Spending large amounts of time on personal devices instead of socializing may limit one's conversational and communication skills. The recent phone ban in Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) acts to combat the overuse of personal devices and encourage connections between students.

Navigating social pressures: Gen Z’s ability to form real connections

Jenny Marquez
April 23, 2025
“Malcolm Todd” was released on April 4 with 14 tracks and a total runtime of 37 minutes. Todd will embark on a 25-stop US tour starting on May 1 at the House of Blues Dallas in Dallas, Texas.

Album Review: Malcolm Todd does a phenomenal job in his debut album “Malcolm Todd”

Jenny Marquez
April 11, 2025
“Forever is a Feeling" was released on March 31 which consists of 13 songs and a runtime of 43 minutes. Fans now await Dacus's North American tour that starts off April 15 at The Met in Philadelphia, PA.

Lucy Dacus hits the bullseye with new album “Forever is a Feeling”

Jenny Marquez
April 4, 2025

[Video] The impact of gender roles on society

Jenny Marquez and Aidan Lia
March 28, 2025
Freshman Sabrina Salek-Hovatter runs to receive the ball from her teammate during a game on March 4. The Birmingham Community Charter High School junior varsity (JV) girls lacrosse team lost the game against Palisades High School with a score of 6-16.

[Photo] Athlete of the Month: Salek-Hovatter recovers from injury, values friendships

Daryna Hriaznova
March 24, 2025

[Video] Teachers share personal, impactful immigration stories

Jenny Marquez, Tania Lopez, and Aidan Lia
February 28, 2025
Leadership students Jenny Marquez, Eden Ivgy and Serena Elkins deliver Valentine’s Day grams with toys and trinkets on Feb. 14 to fundraise for school events for each class during period 4. Valentine’s Day grams were sold in the library at lunch during the weeks leading to Feb. 14 as a way to fundraise for school and class events.

School restrictions negatively affect event fundraising

Jenny Marquez
February 26, 2025
Junior Jenny Marquez and her mother Maria Interiano pose together for a photo at Universal Studios Hollywood on December 4, 2023. Coming from Guatemalan immigrant parents, Marquez values the importance of advocating and supporting immigrants.

A life without immigrants would be unimaginable

Jenny Marquez
February 10, 2025

Students walk out demanding awareness, advocacy toward immigration policies

Andre Arcilla, Satenik Ayrapetyan, Linus Bossardt, Tania Lopez, Jenny Marquez, Genesis Cuellar-Figueroa, and Alex Salcedo
February 10, 2025
A student holds a sign asking others to fight for those who cannot on Feb. 10.

Students hold a sign criticizing the lack of freedom given to immigrants on Feb. 10.

Junior Delilha Trujillo yells into a megaphone while holding a sign on Feb. 10. The sign mentioned how she will fight for her parents after they fought for her.

[Video] Students share their experiences with the Southern California wildfire evacuations

Jenny Marquez and Tania Lopez
January 13, 2025
The Palisades fire started on the morning of Jan. 7 and continues to burn across Southern California. The Palisades fire is one of six currently ravaging Los Angeles, the other fires include the Eaton, Hurst, Kenneth, Lidia and Archer fires.

How the Southern California wildfires affect mental health

Jenny Marquez and Daryna Hriaznova
January 10, 2025
The Hurst Fire burns a Sylmar mountain range on Jan 7. The fire broke-out near Diamond Road, swallowing more than 500 acres so far.

Wildfires spread fear and worry across Southern California

Jenny Marquez and Tania Lopez
January 8, 2025

[Video] How to get ready for the holiday season

Jenny Marquez and Aidan Lia
December 13, 2024
Singer-songwriter Laufey performs "Letter To My 13 Year Old Self" at this year's Teen Vogue Summit on Nov. 23. Teen Vogue Summit is an annual event hosted by Teen Vogue that brings together creators, influencers and young leaders to engage in meaningful discussions through panels and other fun activities to empower and celebrate the next generation of leaders.

[Photo] Photo of the Week

April 29, 2025

[Video] Students react to the 2024 presidential election outcome

Jenny Marquez and Aidan Lia
November 22, 2024

[Video] World Music Day musicians perform golden melodies

Alex Salcedo, Isabella Tolosa, and Valerie Sanchez
November 18, 2024

[Video] Youth leader’s political involvement in local community

Andre Arcilla and Jenny Marquez
November 4, 2024

[Video] Youth voters in the 2024 presidential election

Jenny Marquez and Tania Lopez
October 30, 2024
Alumna Madyson Phillips presents her research project in her AP African American Studies class during period 3 on Feb. 22. Students had to make a presentation on African American culture and present it to the class.

[Photo] Improved AP test scores excite students, teachers

October 25, 2024
Charli XCX, also known as Charlotte Emma Aitchison, is an English singer and songwriter known for her breakout hits "I Love It" and "Boom Clap."

Artist of the Month: Charli XCX becomes fan’s favorite reference

Jenny Marquez
October 23, 2024

[Video] College applications stir concern among seniors

Jenny Marquez and Aidan Lia
September 30, 2024
Junior Sebastian Olfatmanesh and senior Leeron Nakash shout chants into their megaphones during the walkout on Sept. 23. The walkout was held during period 6 to protest the reinstatement of music teacher Wes Hambright and Spanish teacher Glenda Hurtado.

[Photo] Students protest for reinstatement of teachers

Linus Bossardt, Tania Lopez, and Vanessa Morales
September 23, 2024
New English teacher Valarie Quiroga helps senior Allison Gonzalez with her thesis statement on Sept. 6. Students were assigned to write two thesis statements for their first half of class.

New English teacher fills open position

Jenny Marquez
September 6, 2024
Junior Jenny Marquez films B-roll to practice her video journalism skills during SRL's Summer Academy on June 20.

Online editor-in-chief attends summer workshops at Student Reporting Labs Summer Academy, JCamp

Jenny Marquez
August 19, 2024
Math and Portuguese teacher Gonçalo Sousa is held up by seniors after the graduation ceremony on June 11.

Caps off to Class of 2024

Jenny Marquez
June 12, 2024

[Video] That’s a wrap for the Class of 2024

Rikka Dimalanta, Jenny Marquez, and Alan Ruiz
June 10, 2024
The Daniel Pearl Magnet High School Class of 2024, after facing COVID-19 hardships in their freshmen year, are graduating and will set off on various pathways. Here are 33 responses from our seniors detailing their post-graduation plans.

[Photo] Class of 2024 prepares for graduation next week

Serena Elkins
June 7, 2024
Print Editor-in-Chief Alan Ruiz and Online Editor-in-Chief Rikka Dimalanta hold the Southern California Journalism Education Association’s (SCJEA) California All Star second place award, the National Scholastic Press Association’s (NSPA) first place Best of Show award for website design and NSPA’s fifth place Best of Show for newsmagazine.

[Photo] Editorial: Signing off with great achievement

June 3, 2024
A member of United Teachers Los Angeles (UTLA) shouts into a megaphone outside the Local District Northwest Main Office during the strike on May 16. UTLA members and families are picketing to hold the district accountable for campus safety on school grounds.

UTLA protests for districtwide school safety after recent security risks

Jenny Marquez and Serena Elkins
May 22, 2024
Junior Leeron Nakash is an athlete on the BCCHS girls JV swim team. Sophomore Marianna Alvarez-Patino is an athlete on the BCCHS girls JV soccer team. Senior Cheyanne Losino is an athlete on the BCCHS girls varsity beach volleyball team.

Changing the game plan for women

Jenny Marquez
May 9, 2024

Passionate performances showcased at Spring Passion Concert

Jenny Marquez and Donovan Ochoa
May 3, 2024

[Video] Students react to potential ban of popular color-dyed snacks

Rikka Dimalanta and Jenny Marquez
April 30, 2024
Seniors Alan Ruiz and Alejandra Iniguez rehearse the song “Night Changes” by One Direction on April 16 for the April 23 Spring Serenade concert.

[Photo] Musicians excited to display their passion at upcoming spring concerts

Yusuf Syed
April 19, 2024

[Video] The role of feminism in pop culture

Rikka Dimalanta and Jenny Marquez
March 22, 2024
Freshman Bronson Jackson works out with resistance bands during the Birmingham Community Charter High School baseball practice on Feb. 28. The varsity team geared up for their upcoming home non-conference game against Sylmar High School, set for Feb. 29.

[Photo] Athlete of the Month: Jackson winds up for varsity baseball

Vanessa Morales
February 28, 2024
Kirby Lauryen Dockery is an independent R&B artist who has written songs for artists like Rihanna, Kanye West, Ariana Grande, Paul McCartney, Childish Gambino, Beyoncé and Demi Lovato.

Artist of the Month: Kirby Lauryen Dockery writes her own music career

Jenny Marquez
February 21, 2024

[Video] How digital footprint affects Gen Z

Rikka Dimalanta and Jenny Marquez
January 31, 2024
Freshman Ava Weinstein gets ready to grab the basketball seconds before the start of the junior varsity girls basketball game at Birmingham Community Charter High School on Jan. 22. The game was played and won against Granada Hills Charter High School with a score of 63-34.

[Photo] Athlete of the Month: Weinstein lights up the court in JV basketball

Valerie Sanchez
January 30, 2024
Kali Uchis released her second Spanish album “Orquídeas” on Jan. 12. The album has 14 tracks, including “Igual Que Un Ángel" and “Te Mata.”

Kali Uchis’ femininity flourishes in new album “Orquídeas”

Jenny Marquez
January 17, 2024
Sophomore Marianna Alvarez Patino stretches on the field before soccer practice at Birmingham Community Charter High School on Nov. 29.

Athlete of the Month: Alvarez has big goals for girls soccer

Jenny Marquez
November 30, 2023

[Video] Fiesta Friday: The Full Breakdown

Rikka Dimalanta and Jenny Marquez
November 27, 2023
Students in English teacher Christopher McAdamis' fourth period Honors English class listen to a schoolwide fentanyl abuse assembly over Zoom on Nov. 14.

Fentanyl assembly teaches dangers of drugs

Jenny Marquez
November 14, 2023
Sophomore Ariana Lopez-Villacorta drinks from a water fountain during the period 3 P.E. class on Oct. 3.

Lead-contaminated water fountains still closed after almost 10 months

Jenny Marquez and Alan Ruiz
October 4, 2023
Book Nook: Honor Hispanic Heritage Month with these 5 novels

Book Nook: Honor Hispanic Heritage Month with these 5 novels

Jenny Marquez
September 28, 2023
Print Editor-in-Chief Alan Ruiz and Online Editor-in-Chief Rikka Dimalanta look forward to making quality content, remarkable achievements and lasting memories with The Pearl Post staff this year.

[Photo] Editorial: Energized staff, engaging content

September 27, 2023
Senior Kayla Lopez crochets her way through senior year hoping to grow her business. She manages to balance school and the growth of her business while having fun.

Get in the loop with senior Kayla’s crochet business

Jenny Marquez
June 2, 2023
Associated Press Photographer Julio Cortez shares his Pulitzer Prize-winning photo with Photography teacher Adriana Chavira's period two class.

Photographer shares snapshot of life within journalism field

Aischelle Baun, Katherine Chajan, Sadie Funez, and Jenny Marquez
October 26, 2022
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