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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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Nicholas Mesko

Nicholas Mesko, Columnist

Nicholas Mesko is a writer for The Federalist. He is a senior in BIT at Alexander Hamilton Senior High. Nicholas covers entertainment and opinion. He is interested in video games and movies that make you think. You can share feedback and story ideas with Nicholas through email at [email protected] or on Instagram @federalistathami.

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