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Girls from the Dance Team pose in Ms. Douglas's room, wearing their performance outfits.
Students find “a little family full of love” on Hami Dance Team
April Orozco and Julie Vasquez April 10, 2025

Hamilton’s dance team is a big contributor to the school’s overall spirit. The team is made up of dancers coached by Ms. Douglas. The Hamilton...

A phone sits between Yondr pouches as a representation of the phone ban's impact.
Hami students adjust to yondr pouches
Arisa Thomas, Digital Editor-in-Chief • April 7, 2025

March 14 marked the beginning of Hamilton’s new reality as a phone-free campus. Every morning, students must line up to lock their phones in...

A student is on their phone despite the new phone ban.
Yondr Pouches Are On Their Way to Hamilton

In a change of policy, Hamilton now plans to move forward with the implementation of locked Yondr pouches, aiming to encourage student engagement.  Next...

A student visibly holds their hall pass out as they go into the bathroom.
New Pass Policy Inconveniences Students

Students have recently been bothered by a new policy on hall passes that requires them to be searched if they are found outside of class without...

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Hami's Lacrosse team is growing in their passion and dedication.
Hamilton Lacrosse Team Rebuilds
#2 Jade Fort shoots for a three pointer.
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Lila Abercrombie and Kayla Pincus pose with the poster for Equinox in front of the Make Waves classroom.
Make Waves Students Prepare for Equinox Concert
Julie Vasquez, Student Life Editor • March 20, 2025

This Friday, the Make Waves label will be hosting their annual show, Equinox, from 5 to 8 p.m. Equinox is the label’s annual show, which involves...

Olivia McNeill sings on stage, backed up by the music from students Mateo Arce and Victor Franklin.
AMPA Students Shine on The Mint’s Stage
Daniela Safaei, Print Editor-In-Chief • March 4, 2025

On Feb. 17, students from the AMPA program took the stage at The Mint, a jazz club on Olympic Blvd, to deliver a night of live music. Among the...

Despite Earth Day being once a year, it is still extremely important to keep our Earth safe and clean!
Clean Up: It’s Earth Day!
Kyrsten Moses, Staff Writer • April 22, 2025

Internationally, Earth Day is celebrated to raise awareness and support for environmental protection. This global observance brings together...

Partying in LA is part of its culture; however, it is important to stay cautious regardless of the perceived safety.
The Growing UnSafety of L.A. Parties
Elvis Leal, Columnist • April 2, 2025

We all know that one of LA’s big benefits is its party scene. Whether you are in high school, college, or after that, you can always find your...

Distance between parent and child causes a rift of miscommunication and subtle strife within relationships, making it harder to heal later in life.
The Parenting Cycle: How A Society’s Expectations Shape Us From Birth
Elvis Leal, Columnist • March 25, 2025

Do you ever think about how your parents’ wrongs have shaped you? Don't worry. We all have. Historically, cultures evolving have gone hand...

Being a woman does not always equate to holding values of femininity; there's so much more to it than that.
A Woman’s World: The Tribulations and Everything Inbetween
Ashley Bonilla, Staff Writer • March 19, 2025

Many people say being a boy is harder because of the expectations. Boys are expected to be strong, to always protect others, be fearless, work...