The Federalist

The Student News Site of Alexander Hamilton Senior High
Gonzo spends his last weeks at Hami.
Hami Says Goodbye to Gonzo
2024 absentee ballot
Hami students react amid election results
Students make their way to class after scanning their ID at the door.
New Tardy Policy Throws Off Students
A Hamilton student scrolls on their phone during class.
Phone Bans in LAUSD: Good Plan or Faulty Idea?
Hamilton students and other Los Angeles residents board and exit a Metro bus.
Students Manage a Sometimes Unsafe Metro System
Brandy Melville store and restaurant at the Grove.
One Size Does Not Fit All
Students rehearse "The Dream" during after-school rehearsals.
Students Take on Tradition in “Fiddler on The Roof”
Ariana Grande poses in futuristic photoshoot for r.e.m. beauty.
From Stages to Makeup Studios- A Dive into Celebrity Beauty Brands
Highlighting Artistgram
Highlighting Artistgram
10 Black-Owned Businesses to Support
10 Black-Owned Businesses to Support
The Back to the Future logo is projected onto the closing curtain before the show.
The CAP Team Takes Students Back to the Future
Presents for the toy drive are piled in Ms. Cooley's classroom.
BITA holds a toy drive to make a brighter Christmas
Students practice their dance for the upcoming MENA performance.
Behind the Scenes at the MENA Show
The American-French Film Festival in Renoir Theater occurs every year in October and is available to everyone.
The American-French Film Festival: A Not-So-Spooky Delight
AMPA students Micah Rosenthal, Clementine Jones, and Thomas Vandeman rehearse a scene from The Crucible.
Crucible Actors Prepare to Take the Stage
Mr. Turner works at his desk for the athletics department.
Mr. Turner Advances to Athletic Director
The frosh soph basketball team poses for a photo.
Frosh Soph Boys Basketball Prepares for 24-25 Winter Season
The boys' basketball players preview their November game.
Basketball Pep Rally Celebrates New Season
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.
Hamilton Neons Out for Shutout Performance in HoCo Game
The Folklorico dance team poses in the quad next to the outdoor stage.
The Folklorico Dance Team Shines on Stage
The path to freedom relies on one's ability to accept themselves and become self-aware, argues columnist Elvis Leal.
The Journey to Self-Awareness and Acceptance: A Path to Freedom
Green trees and plants enhance the environment near the cafeteria and outdoor stage.
Co-Existing with Nature at Hami
SAS senior Elvis Leal argues that the cell phone ban may be a better idea than students think.
Hot Take: The Phone Ban Will Have a Positive Impact
Students are fighting when they should be getting along, our columnist argues.
When will we realize the fighting has to stop?
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Littering at Hamilton
An Interview with The Marías
No Motion Museum Reviews: Olvera Street Museums
Matisse Anderson: The Interview
No Motion Museum Reviews: Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)

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Mr. Macias' door submission includes banned books being burned in a fireplace.
The Winter Door Decorating Contest Decks Hami’s Halls
Jessica Rodriguez, Staff Writer • December 6, 2024

With many Hamilton traditions coming up for the holiday season, the Winter Door Decorating contest, which was hosted by ASB, brought excitement...

Phone storage pouches in BIT English teacher Mr. Macias's class.
Yondr pouches reach Hami: the phone ban policy
Angel Ventura, Arisa Thomas, and Nayeli Gutierrez • December 6, 2024

Following the announcement of an impending phone ban earlier this school year due to excessive phone use, both students and staff have been awaiting...

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Gonzo spends his last weeks at Hami.
Hami Says Goodbye to Gonzo

If you hang out in the quad at Hamilton, you have probably spent time talking and joking with Gonzo. Gonzo is a popular staff member who likes...

2024 absentee ballot
Hami students react amid election results

In the wake of the 2024 presidential election, students at Hamilton voiced their disappointment and frustration over the election results, with...

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Mr. Turner works at his desk for the athletics department.
Mr. Turner Advances to Athletic Director
The frosh soph basketball team poses for a photo.
Frosh Soph Boys Basketball Prepares for 24-25 Winter Season
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The Back to the Future logo is projected onto the closing curtain before the show.
The CAP Team Takes Students Back to the Future
Edmundo Garcia, Staff Writer • December 6, 2024

 On Saturday, November 10, the Cultural Arts Passport program (CAP) held their “Back to the Future: The Musical” field trip at the Pantages...

Presents for the toy drive are piled in Ms. Cooley's classroom.
BITA holds a toy drive to make a brighter Christmas
Kiya Belisle, Staff Writer • December 5, 2024

BITA is having a toy drive. They are accepting all unwrapped and brand new toys for kids ages 5-17 to donate to St. Francis Center. BIT lead...