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John Williams focuses in his 400 meter race, demonstrating great form
Hamilton Track Seniors Finish Their Season at Home for the First Time
Dahlia Yepez, Sports Editor • May 14, 2025

May 7 marked a very exciting and emotional event as track and field seniors Zephaniah Smith, John Williams, and Brooklyn Harris ran their last...

LAUSD superintendent Alberto Carvalho and LAUSD board member Sherlett Hendy Newbill cut the ribbon, marking the official opening of the new field.
Hamilton debuts a new and improved field
Edmundo Garcia May 13, 2025

April 25 marked the reopening of Hamilton’s football field. The community all joined together to celebrate a newly paved track, new grass on...

The AP exam schedule is posted on a wall in humanities. Posters hung around the school to remind students of the complicated schedule.
Students cope with testing…and more testing

As the school year comes to an end, many students are struggling with balancing their heavy workloads in terms of exams, projects, etc. On...

Students said they experienced relief post-state testing worries.
State Testing Wraps Up

Last week, students finally finished state testing. After weeks of preparation and studying, many students say they’re relieved it's done.  The...

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The Hami softball team huddles together right after they start their scoring streak.
Hami Softball Girls Close Senior Night with an Outstanding Win v. Fairfax
Hami's Lacrosse team is growing in their passion and dedication.
Hamilton Lacrosse Team Rebuilds
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English learner students can find help and resources in the EL office. Some make up their ELPAC tests there as well.
Multilingual students prepare for important test
Nayeli Gutierrez, Photo Editor • May 15, 2025

Every day before the ELPAC, when students walked into Mr. Macias’s ELD class, they saw their daily warm-up. They were asked to work in a group...

Students with assigned community service work in the textbook room to make up their hours on Saturday.
Assigned Community Service Hours Draw Both Complaints and Understanding
Kiya Belisle, Staff Writer • May 2, 2025

AMPA Senior Keyana Ferguson tries her best to come to school on time without transportation. She has to get on the bus and the train just to...

The participants of the L.A. Marathon were incredible; they showed determination and perseverance throughout the entire run.
The Star Marathon Runners of L.A.
Ashley Bonilla, Staff Writer • May 6, 2025

Mar. 16 was the big marathon that happened in L.A. I needed extra community service hours, so I decided to make up my hours by going to give...

Taking a break from school after spending most of your life going to and from school is completely reasonable and valid!
Take a Break: The Benefits of a Gap Year
Elvis Leal, Columnist • April 29, 2025

As seniors are pushing through their last year of high school, most are not looking forward to the end of their school life, but rather to 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...