In a nation where women make up nearly half of all sports, one would think that women’s sports would receive the same amount of coverage by the media. Yet in reality, they only receive about two to four percent of such coverage. When women are given attention by the...
Abigail Felix
Abigail Felix is a staff writer and the senior computer editor of her school's newspaper, The Laureate. Along with her inquisitive personality is her love for journalism, musical theater, and Thai food. In the summer of 2015, she attended the Medill-Northwestern Summer Journalism Institute.
Damien homecoming recap
On Sept. 25, students from the St. Lucy’s, Damien High, and the Pomona Catholic tri-school community came together at Damien’s Athletic Center to participate in the annual homecoming rally. Starting off the event’s festivities was the presentation of the nine...
Hello Kitty Cafe serves SoCal residents
A pink pop-up truck, embellished with distinct, Kawaii designs centering around a worldwide phenomenon, makes a monthly appearance within the boundaries of Southern California. Since its debut at the Hello Kitty Con in November 2014, the Hello Kitty Cafe truck has...
626 Night Market offers a weekend of entertainment
Every summer, many Los Angeles locals flock to the 626 Night Market, a monthly three-day Asian-themed event serving those within the 626 area code. Since its first appearance in April 2012, the Market has gained widespread popularity due to its huge presence on social...
Medill Cherubs provide valuable journalism experience
It has been a month since Medill Cherubs came to a conclusion, but not a day goes by when I do not think about it. Medill Cherubs, or better known as the Medill-Northwestern Summer Journalism Institute, is a five-week program where 84 rising high-school seniors from...
ASB executive officers elected for 2015-2016 school year
On April 16, Regents from the freshman to junior classes assembled to listen to the speeches of the ASB candidates for the upcoming school year. After the speeches, the Regents voted on who they thought was most qualified for each position. At the end of the school...
Prom: A blessing or a burden?
Dazzling dresses and tuxes galore pair up for an entrancing night with much in store, every fleeting moment expected to epitomize the perfection depicted in classic chick-flicks. Yet what is failed to be acknowledged is how these expectations of prom fall short...