The Federalist

The Student News Site of Alexander Hamilton Senior High
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
Angus Campbell-Grossman and Saxon Johnson performing on stage.
Make Waves Hosts First Concert of the Year
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
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
April 2025 Print Edition
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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)
  • October 7Yankees, as of October 8th, 2025, you'll need your Student ID in order to get your free school lunch in the cafeteria.
  • October 6The Blood Drive is October 14th, Yanks!
  • September 24Homecoming is on October 11th! Tickets are $40 this week! Buy in person in front of IH-08 on B & C days during lunch!

The Federalist

The Federalist
Milo Cheese

Milo Cheese, Opinion Editor

Myonna ‘Milo’ Cheese is the opinion editor for The Federalist. She is an 11th grader in the Humanities Magnet at Alexander Hamilton Senior High. Milo covers the opinions of the students at Hamilton, giving them the space for their voice to be heard. She is interested in writing stories, studying vampiric lore, and researching mental health. You can share feedback and story ideas with Milo through email at [email protected] or on Instagram @federalistathami.

All content by Milo Cheese
Students gather on the basketball field and discover this year's clubs.

Clubs Rush through Hamilton High

Milo Cheese, Opinion Editor
September 24, 2025
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.

[Photo] Generous Youth

Amen Abdullah, Staff Writer
June 6, 2025
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

Milo Cheese, Opinion Editor
June 2, 2025
Despite arguments that voice against Laufey being a jazz musician, she is truly revolutionizing jazz to something powerful and extremely inclusive.

[Photo] Between Jazz and Pop, Where Does Laufey Stand?

JJ McDonald, Staff Writer
May 29, 2025
First love, although romanticized in many contexts, can be very complicated and rough at first.

[Photo] Forever: The Complexities of First Love

Kyrsten Moses, Staff Writer
May 23, 2025
Anora, a movie that one "Best Picture" at The Oscars, may not have that "best picture" quality after all.

[Photo] Review: “Anora’s” Wasted Potential

Elvis Leal, Columnist
May 6, 2025
Despite Earth Day being once a year, it is still extremely important to keep our Earth safe and clean!

[Photo] Clean Up: It’s Earth Day!

Kyrsten Moses, Staff Writer
April 22, 2025
Being a woman does not always equate to holding values of femininity; there's so much more to it than that.

[Photo] A Woman’s World: The Tribulations and Everything Inbetween

Ashley Bonilla, Staff Writer
March 19, 2025
Students wave Mexican flags.

Jayland Sims leads students in a chant.

Hillary Melgar and Eddie Garcia display a poster celebrating diversity.

Students protest in front of the school.

A student participates in the protest.

A student holds up a poster in Spanish that reads "I am the voice of my family."

[Photo] Students Walk Out to Protest Against Immigration Policies

February 19, 2025
Students display a Mexican flag.

Students gather in the pouring rain to begin the protest.

Students held a variety of handmade signs.

Valerie Martinez and Kimberly Luis display a sign demanding justice.

Students of different nationalities hold up the flags of their countries.

Students advocate from an indigenous perspective.

Romance is absent in the modern world we know of today.

The World’s Situationship with Love

Milo Cheese, Opinion Editor
February 13, 2025
California skies are filled with smoke on a student's way to school last week.

Students Worry about Returning Amid California Fires

Milo Cheese and Julie Vasquez
January 14, 2025
Smoke from the Altadena fire is visible from the Tech building.

California Wildfires Blaze Through L.A.

Milo Cheese and Vernell Thompson
January 8, 2025
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

Milo Cheese, Opinion Editor
November 13, 2024
Green trees and plants enhance the environment near the cafeteria and outdoor stage.

Co-Existing with Nature at Hami

Milo Cheese, Opinion Editor
October 25, 2024
A Hamilton student scrolls on their phone during class.

Phone Bans in LAUSD: Good Plan or Faulty Idea?

Milo Cheese, Opinion Editor
October 9, 2024
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