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A student is on their phone despite the new phone ban.
Yondr Pouches Are On Their Way to Hamilton
A student visibly holds their hall pass out as they go into the bathroom.
New Pass Policy Inconveniences Students
Sign displayed outside of Ms. Axelrad's classroom.
Out of sight, but not out of mind: How students and staff are adjusting to the phone ban
California skies are filled with smoke on a student's way to school last week.
Students Worry about Returning Amid California Fires
Smoke from the Altadena fire is visible from the Tech building.
California Wildfires Blaze Through L.A.
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
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
Lila Abercrombie and Kayla Pincus pose with the poster for Equinox in front of the Make Waves classroom.
Make Waves Students Prepare for Equinox Concert
Olivia McNeill sings on stage, backed up by the music from students Mateo Arce and Victor Franklin.
AMPA Students Shine on The Mint’s Stage
Mr. McDonough conducts the Hamilton Chamber Orchestra with singers from the choir.
The AMPA Collaborative Concert: A Great Creation
A student holds up a poster in Spanish that reads "I am the voice of my family."
Students Walk Out to Protest Against Immigration Policies
Leonardo Fabian, a new AMPA junior, said that his transfer to Hamilton was unexpected and unbelievable. "I didn’t want to believe my school was burnt down, I didn’t want to move to another school, but I didn’t want to do online school. I had to transfer to Hamilton.” He says that so far, he is adjusting to Hamilton well, now that he has found his place in AMPA. “I really love it here and the classrooms, they’re chill," said Leonardo. "I like the teachers here since they’re like the ones at Pali.”
“So Far, I Like This School”
Hami's Lacrosse team is growing in their passion and dedication.
Hamilton Lacrosse Team Rebuilds
#2 Jade Fort shoots for a three pointer.
After an amazing season, girls’ basketball comes up shorter than expected in state playoffs
The varsity girls advance the ball up the court.
Girls’ Basketball Players Celebrate Their Bonds
Julie Rodriguez
Hami Faces Off Against Uni in a Tied Game
Mr. Turner works at his desk for the athletics department.
Mr. Turner Advances to Athletic Director
Partying in LA is part of its culture; however, it is important to stay cautious regardless of the perceived safety.
The Growing UnSafety of L.A. Parties
Distance between parent and child causes a rift of miscommunication and subtle strife within relationships, making it harder to heal later in life.
The Parenting Cycle: How A Society’s Expectations Shape Us From Birth
Being a woman does not always equate to holding values of femininity; there's so much more to it than that.
A Woman’s World: The Tribulations and Everything Inbetween
Having the power to advocate for yourself is almost like being a superhero; self-advocacy comes from within.
The Art of Self-Advocacy
Trixie the dog posing calmly as she experiences her first visit to Hamilton.
Hamilton’s Love Day with Trixie
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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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Ryleigh Whisenant, Staff Writer

Ryleigh Whisenant is a staff writer for The Federalist. She is a 10th grader in BIT at Alexander Hamilton Senior High. Ryleigh covers student life. She is interested in math, food, sleep, video games, and horror movies.  You can share feedback and story ideas with Ryleigh through email at [email protected] or on Instagram @federalistathami.

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Students Manage a Sometimes Unsafe Metro System

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