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Construction worker completing the theater classroom bungalow.
Clearing up Construction Confusion
The Humanities building, one of the oldest buildings on campus, will be prepped for teardown beginning this summer. "There's so much wrong with my room, my AC doesn't work, there's ants that come in, when it rains it leaks, so I'm not really going to miss that," said Humanities teacher Ms. Malina, who also attended Hamilton as a student. "What I will miss are the memories that have consumed this room, but I guess you bring those memories with you."
Hamilton Before Construction
Understanding Staff Limits: Who can search students?
Understanding Staff Limits: Who can search students?
Many spaces at Hamilton have supportive and encouraging signs posted for students to feel safe on campus.
Fear and Concern Spread About Immigration Policies
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
Despite arguments that voice against Laufey being a jazz musician, she is truly revolutionizing jazz to something powerful and extremely inclusive.
Between Jazz and Pop, Where Does Laufey Stand?
First love, although romanticized in many contexts, can be very complicated and rough at first.
Forever: The Complexities of First Love
Anora, a movie that one "Best Picture" at The Oscars, may not have that "best picture" quality after all.
Review: “Anora’s” Wasted Potential
The band Cannon's Jug Stompers pictured in 1928.
The pioneers of music: the African American influence
Kanye's Symphony of Controversy
Kanye’s Symphony of Controversy
Students gather on the basketball field and discover this year's clubs.
Clubs Rush through Hamilton High
Students perform at the B10 showcase.
Showcase shows off student talent
Students perform at the Spring Choral Concert.
The Last Hurrah
Seniors in the class of 2025 pose with a Senior Sunrise border from the event at the beginning of the year.
Seniors Reflect During Their Final Weeks at School
Humanities senior Jolee Sutton will attend Howard University and hopes to study abroad.
Seniors celebrate their college plans
Hamilton's girls' tennis team huddles up for warm-ups.
Girls Tennis Serves Up a Skill Winning Match
Football players wait for the sun to set in order to start the game.
#HAMIPRIDE: Community Gathers For Hami’s First Football Game
Many Hami students are following the NBA playoffs.
History in the Making: Hami Students Follow the NBA Playoffs
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
John Williams focuses in his 400 meter race, demonstrating great form
Hamilton Track Seniors Finish Their Season at Home for the First Time
Hamilton is well-known for their students' behaviors being kind and thoughtful; it is of no surprise that their views on money reflect this sentiment.
Generous Youth
As the year starts to come to a close, the yearbook is an amazing way to reflect on high school years.
Reminiscing with the School Yearbook
Vampires in media are either sensual and attractive or absolutely terrifying; how does this reflect our views in society?
From Monstrosity to Allure: The Cultural Shift in Vampire Symbolism
Sometimes when the future looks murky, it's important to keep your head up and stay calm.
Daring to Stand in the Unknown
In a world where peer pressure lingers in the air of high schools, it's important to stay vigilant and aware.
The Growing Normalization of Teen Drug Use
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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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Jessica Rodriguez, Staff Writer

Jessica Rodriguez is a staff writer for The Federalist. She is a senior in the SAS program at Alexander Hamilton Senior High. Jessica covers topics related to student life. She is interested in hiking, writing, reading, and watching movies/shows. You can share feedback and story ideas with Jessica through email at [email protected] or on Instagram @federalistathami.

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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

Jessica Rodriguez, Senior Writer
May 15, 2025
A student is on their phone despite the new phone ban.

Yondr Pouches Are On Their Way to Hamilton

Jessica Rodriguez and Julie Rodriguez
March 12, 2025
A student visibly holds their hall pass out as they go into the bathroom.

New Pass Policy Inconveniences Students

Jessica Rodriguez, Senior Staff Writer
March 4, 2025
Julie Rodriguez

Hami Faces Off Against Uni in a Tied Game

Jessica Rodriguez and Julie Rodriguez
February 5, 2025
Students in the library continue or make up their i-Ready diagnostic.

Reflecting On The i-Ready

Jessica Rodriguez, Staff Writer
January 31, 2025
The 405 highway admidst the Palisades fire.

California skies are filled with smoke on a student's way to school last week.

[Photo] Students Worry about Returning Amid California Fires

January 14, 2025
Smoke is seen from a distance in a parking lot at CVS.

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
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
Mr. Ledezma competes against a student

CAA freshmen play games and connect at first Fun Fest

Jessica Rodriguez, Staff Writer
October 4, 2024
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