The Federalist

The Student News Site of Alexander Hamilton Senior High
Hamilton teachers, in the midst of the situation surrounding ICE activity, express concern and willingness to help their students overcome their anxieties.
ICE activity instills fear at Hamilton
An example of AI being asked to write a rhetorical analysis essay of MLK’s, “I have a dream” speech.
Where Are We Now With Artificial Intelligence?
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?
Student reviews personal opinions and story behind each song in Laufey's new album "A Matter of Time".
A Matter Of Time: Laufey’s New Album
T-206's decorated classroom in preparation for the Halloween season.
Halloween Costumes: Tips and Tricks for the Spooky Season
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
Broadway Night flyers were posted on both instagram and around the school, encouraging students to audition.
The Buzz Around Broadway Night
Emily Kane (blue shorts) pictured operating one version of the puppet "Audrey II" during rehearsal. The puppet is one of the main characters in the musical "Little Shop of Horrors", with the performances at Hamilton High School set to run from Oct 29th-Nov 1st, 2025.
Little Shop Should Be Your Next Stop
The dance floor is packed as Homecoming starts to reach its final hours.
Dance The Night Away: Homecoming 2025 in Review
The cast sits down together during intermission to recharge before the second act.
Inside the Outsiders
Students gather on the basketball field and discover this year's clubs.
Clubs Rush through Hamilton High
On September 25, the football team practices on the football field, preparing for their upcoming game.
Sports at Hamilton: Coach Edition
Dance team athletes Kimora Johnson and Sequoia Gibson pose for a photo before the game begins.
Homecoing Football Game 10/3
Hamilton's girls' tennis team huddles up for warm-ups.
Girls Tennis Serves Up a Skill Winning Match
#14 Le'Kai Morgan runs out of bounds after yardage gain.
Hamilton vs. Loyola (9/12/25)
Football players wait for the sun to set in order to start the game.
#HAMIPRIDE: Community Gathers For Hami’s First Football Game
A fake tweet mentioning popular jokes made in social media this year.
Brains Are Rotting More Than Ever
Until we see change, boycotting must stay in place.
Do Boycotts Work?
Feminism has lost its meaning.
Toxic Feminism
Unity is needed in the current state of our world, but instead the opposite is occuring.
Political Division Is Ruining Society
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
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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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The Federalist

The Federalist
Milo Cheese

Milo Cheese, Print Editor in Chief

Milo Cheese is the Print Editor in Chief of The Federalist. She is a senior in Humanities at Alexander Hamilton Senior High. Milo covers local and international news that affects the school directly and indirectly. They are interested in vampires, French culture, and the intricacies of mental health’s impact on youth. You can share feedback and story ideas with Milo through email at [email protected] or on Instagram @federalistathami.

All content by Milo Cheese
Hamilton teachers, in the midst of the situation surrounding ICE activity, express concern and willingness to help their students overcome their anxieties.

ICE activity instills fear at Hamilton

Milo Cheese and Stephanie Nuñez
October 29, 2025
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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