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  • November 14Thanksgiving Break is from Monday, Nov. 25 to Friday, Nov. 29.
  • November 14Minimum Day on Friday, Nov. 22
  • November 14Field Trip to the Cirque du Soleil “Kooza” Performance from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 20
  • November 14World Music Day Concert at 7:00 p.m. in the MPR on Friday Nov. 14
  • November 7Shelter in Place Drill on Thursday, Nov. 14 at 11:45 a.m.
  • November 7Senior Portraits will be taken in the MPR on Tuesday, Nov. 12

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
Nathalie Miranda

Nathalie Miranda, Features Editor

Nathalie Miranda is the features editor this year. Miranda enjoys reading, dancing and eating. They enjoy reading all kinds of books and is a competitive ballroom dancer. They also enjoy eating all kinds of Nicaraguan food. Miranda is looking forward to getting closer to the staff writers this year and improving their editing skills.

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English teacher Dejanae Sharp reads to her 10th grade honors English class.

English teachers Sharp and Baer transfer schools

Delilah Brumer and Nathalie Miranda
June 10, 2022
Junior Vince Gillen and senior Spencer Vance perform "All I Want" by Kodaline during the Blackbox show on April 27.

[Photo] Musicians prepare for spring concert tomorrow

Rikka Dimalanta
May 3, 2022
Senior Rochelle Polushkin performs her solo piece of "Arabesque" by Friedrich Burmuller during the Blackbox show on April 27.

Musicians serenade audience under night sky

Chareena Pascua, Delilah Brumer, and Nathalie Miranda
April 28, 2022
Humblebee Cafe offers a variety of organic meals from locally sourced purveyors. The cafe is not too expensive and would make a great place for students to visit over spring break.

Restaurant Review: All a buzz at Humblebee Cafe

Nathalie Miranda
April 6, 2022
The release of the "Punisher" album led to Bridgers getting nominated in four different Grammy categories, one of them being Best New Artist.

Artist of the Month: Honoring Phoebe Bridgers, up and coming singer for Women’s History Month

Nathalie Miranda
March 24, 2022
"Gods of Jade and Shadow" can be bought at Target stores and online.

Book Nook: Highlighting books written by women in honor of Women’s History Month

Nathalie Miranda
March 17, 2022
Math teacher Lori Seo teaches her Algebra 2 class during the fall semester.

Math teacher Seo suddenly resigns after four years at DPMHS

Gabrielle Lashley and Nathalie Miranda
February 22, 2022
Students relax and unwind after school at Yonder Coffee on Feb 14. Located a short bus ride away from school, Yonder Coffee gives students a comfortable environment to hang out with friends.

Restaurant Review: Off to wonder at Yonder Coffee

Nathalie Miranda
February 18, 2022
"Hamilton: An American Musical" cast members line up on stage for applause at the end of the play at the Pantages Theater on Feb. 9.

Students visit the room where it happens during ‘Hamilton: An American Musical’

Valeria Luquin and Nathalie Miranda
February 11, 2022
Students should make an effort to shop more at thrift stores and there are many local options. Along Ventura Boulevard there are trendy stores like Iguana and American Vintage.

Protect the environment: thrift, avoid fast fashion

Nathalie Miranda
November 30, 2021

[Video] Sanitizing the campus in the times of COVID-19

Nickalas Lembo, Elishava Ibarra, and Nathalie Miranda
November 18, 2021
Students, teachers and parents protest the LAUSD staff vaccine mandate on Oct. 18.

School staff vaccine mandate sparks protests, causes librarian to leave

Nathalie Miranda
November 8, 2021

[Video] ‘It was just devastating’

Delilah Brumer and Nathalie Miranda
September 10, 2021
The Pearls share a kiss at Danny's Garden on the DPMHS campus in October 2014.

Ruth Pearl, mother of slain journalist Daniel Pearl, has died at age 85

Nathalie Miranda and Jessica Melkonyan
August 26, 2021
Delilah Brumer among finalists for L.A. Youth Poet Laureate

Delilah Brumer among finalists for L.A. Youth Poet Laureate

Nathalie Miranda
June 17, 2021
The shooting in Atlanta, which killed six Asians in the process, was the last straw for many. The increase of hate crimes toward the Asian community, further increases the awareness students bring concerning the issue to #StopAsianHate.

Increase hate crimes against Asians spark student support of #StopAsianHate

Nathalie Miranda
March 26, 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

Safely celebrate this day of love with these Valentine’s ideas

Nathalie Miranda
February 12, 2021
K-POP sensation BTS released an album Nov.20 that have taken fans in the U.S. by storm. Many of the songs on the album have allowed a connection between the fans and band.

“BE” inspired by BTS’ new album

Nathalie Miranda
December 3, 2020
There are numerous clubs students at Daniel Pearl Magnet High School can join. Meeting times vary for each club.

Countless clubs to join despite distance learning

Nathalie Miranda
November 19, 2020
In preparation to hopefully come back next semester, DPMHS has changed its interior to safely follow COVID-19 protocols. The schools had decreased the amount of seatings in a classroom and added stickers to indicate social distancing.

LAUSD says “No” to returning this semester

Nathalie Miranda
November 13, 2020
American Sign Language (ASL) Club learns how to sign different words during their meeting on Oct. 28.

Club Corner: Spreading awareness one sign at a time

Nathalie Miranda
November 12, 2020
K-Pop girl group Blackpink have grown tremendously in the U.S. in the past year and now are one of the most talked about groups in the music industry. Netflix released a documentary on this group and how their journey began on Oct. 14.

Blackpink lights up the sky in new Netflix documentary

Nathalie Miranda
November 6, 2020
"Trick or treat" treats to whip up for Halloween

“Trick or treat” treats to whip up for Halloween

Nathalie Miranda
October 29, 2020
Players from the San Francisco 49ers kneel for the National Anthem in support of their teammate Colin Kaepernick. Kaepernick's protests sparked many other NFL players across the league to follow his movement.

Professional athletes use platform in decades long fight against social injustice

Nathalie Miranda
October 13, 2020
Black Student Union President Cassia Ramelb encourages students to vote and pre-register. The presidential election is less than a month away and it is important to vote who will lead the fate of our country.

Gen Z, millennials looks for better president, better future by voting

Nathalie Miranda
October 12, 2020
Senior Julissa Jaco played on the girls water polo team for three years. She won a CIF championship during her last year on the team.

Senior athletes look back at their athletic seasons

Dashiell Caloroso, Emily Short, Naamah Silcott, Jeffrey Vasquez, Ashley Harrison, and Nathalie Miranda
June 12, 2020

Class of 2020 makes history with 3 valedictorians and 3 salutatorians

Valeria Luquin and Nathalie Miranda
June 4, 2020
Sophomore Derek Calderon wins a scholarship from the Hollywood Police Activities League.

Calderon receives scholarship for model behavior

Nathalie Miranda
January 21, 2020
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