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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
BIT Junior David Gonzalez said he appreciated how the test helped him prepare for college.
Hami juniors accomplish “smooth” testing season
Newly installed lights rise above the baseball field, with the football field under construction behind the fence.
Hami construction project progresses “completely on time”
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
Students practice their dance for the upcoming MENA performance.
Behind the Scenes at the MENA Show
AMPA students Micah Rosenthal, Clementine Jones, and Thomas Vandeman rehearse a scene from The Crucible.
Crucible Actors Prepare to Take the Stage
Susan Estrada, a reptile expert, holds a snake around her neck.
¨Outside the Box¨: A Field Trip Introduces Students to College Opportunities and Exotic Reptiles
ASB students prepare for upcoming events.
ASB Readies For the School Year
Students enjoy a conga line to end off the L.A.S.O dance.
L.A.S.O Hosts a Fun Fall Dance
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
Volleyball players discuss their game plan.
Girls’ JV Volleyball struggles to win against Uni at Home
Tennis players have a pep talk with Coach Gaiter.
Girls’ Varsity Tennis Team Wins vs. Westchester
The varsity girls' reflect in between sets.
Hamilton Girl’s Varsity Volleyball Falls Short To Laces
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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Mark Patricio Joaquin

Mark Patricio Joaquin, Columnist

Mark Patricio Joaquin is a columnist for The Federalist. He is an 11th grader in BIT at Alexander Hamilton Senior High. Mark is interested in other people’s opinions on the topics he covers. You can share feedback and story ideas with Mark through email at [email protected] or on Instagram @federalistathami.

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