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The Federalist

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Students make their way to class after scanning their ID at the door.
New Tardy Policy Throws Off Students
Julie Rodriguez and Jessica Rodriguez October 29, 2024

Recently, the school made a decision to alter their system for students who are tardy. After a certain time, students who show up to the Brown...

A student washes her hands in the Humanities bathroom.
Hami’s missing mirrors
Arisa Thomas, Editor-In-Chief • October 22, 2024

At first glance, the missing mirrors in our high school bathrooms might seem like a small, even trivial detail. After all, what’s the big deal...

A Hamilton student scrolls on their phone during class.
Phone Bans in LAUSD: Good Plan or Faulty Idea?

Many students and teachers are currently anticipating the new phone ban LAUSD says it will put in place in January 2025. There have been various...

Hamilton students and other Los Angeles residents board and exit a Metro bus.
Students Manage a Sometimes Unsafe Metro System

For the past couple of months, concerns have risen about the safety of the metro, as several reports have arisen about assault, crime, harassment,...

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Girls volleyball have a last huddle before their senior night begins.
Girls Volleyball Senior Night
Hami's football team runs out during the pregame routine.
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AMPA students Micah Rosenthal, Clementine Jones, and Thomas Vandeman rehearse a scene from The Crucible.
Crucible Actors Prepare to Take the Stage
Elvis Leal, Staff Writer • November 1, 2024

Hamilton's school play, The Crucible by Arthur Miller, opened recently, and the students have been rehearsing everyday after school. This can...

Susan Estrada, a reptile expert, holds a snake around her neck.
¨Outside the Box¨: A Field Trip Introduces Students to College Opportunities and Exotic Reptiles
David Gonzalez, Photo Editor • November 1, 2024

On Saturday, the Upward Bound program hosted a field trip to West LA College for students to learn about internship opportunities and find...