For the third time in recent years, Assemblymember Luz Rivas is introducing a bill that would require students in grades 1-12 to learn about the effects of climate change and ways to mitigate it. “California is falling behind other states and countries about teaching...
It’s been one year since the murder of George Floyd and the recent conviction of his murderer has stirred up celebration. Floyd’s murderer, Derek Chauvin, was found guilty of second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter on April 20. This...
The squeaks of shoes over tiles, the clicks and slams of lockers and the excitement of students echoing through the halls. All things Daniel Pearl Magnet High School students will get the chance to hear soon enough. With COVID-19 cases lowering, the chances of fully...
Ever since the police killing of George Floyd, awareness has been raised about defunding police, including school police. School districts in Minneapolis, Portland and Seattle declared that they will be removing officers from their schools, and making campuses a safe...
After only being in stores for three short years, “Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game” just made its long awaited comeback. Back when I was still an elementary school student, coming home from school to play video games with my family was always the highlight of my...
Even over Zoom, this year’s Get Lit poets brought passionate performances that managed to move students, teachers and staff. “I’m very new to this whole performing thing but you can be shy and be a performer and in some way share this creativity with the world, even...
Daily coronavirus cases are on the rise and many Americans haven’t been taking the precautions they need to keep them and their family members safe. It is time people start taking this pandemic seriously and recognize the danger we are in. Coronavirus cases are at the...
Through his music, Wes Hambright reminds listeners that they have “The Power” to make a change. (video by Harlow Frank) After spending the last four years working on his album “The Power,” Daniel Pearl Magnet music teacher Wes Hambright released it. “I started off by...
Seeing things such as traumatic events online or the police killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery can, in several ways, heavily contribute to the poor mental health of young people of color. In a 2019 study by the Official Journal of the...
