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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
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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!

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Venus Cuevas

Venus Cuevas, Print Editor-in-Chief

Venus Cuevas is the print edition editor-in-chief for The Federalist. They are a 12th Grader in SAS at Alexander Hamilton Senior High. Venus covers whatever they deem interesting and important to share as an article. They are interested in math, film, music, and literature. You can share feedback and story ideas with Venus through email at [email protected] or on Instagram @federalistathami.

All content by Venus Cuevas
Partial eclipse seen in Los Angeles.

Partial Solar Eclipse Graces Hamilton Campus

Venus Cuevas and Arisa Thomas
April 11, 2024
French Vanilla Cupcake from Starry Lane Bakery.

Revolutionizing Baking One Allergen at a Time

Venus Cuevas, Editor in Chief
April 11, 2024

No Motion Museum Reviews: Olvera Street Museums

T.J. Brunelle and Venus Cuevas
March 15, 2024

No Motion Museum Reviews: Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)

T.J. Brunelle and Venus Cuevas
March 8, 2024

No Motion Museum Reviews: Academy Museum of Motion Pictures

T.J. Brunelle and Venus Cuevas
March 1, 2024
Hayao Miyazaki working on The Wind Rises

The Mind of Hayao Miyazaki

Venus Cuevas, T.J. Brunelle, and Marley Herndon
February 2, 2024
"Proggg" announcement on Hamilton Senior Class of 2024 Instagram.

Students Unite in Distress Over Senior Class Prank

Venus Cuevas, Editor-in-Chief
January 12, 2024
Henna Lopez-Spears leads Hamilton students outside of school in a walkout towards city hall to call for a ceasefire.

Global conflict has a local impact

Arisa Thomas, Lauren Legaspi, and Venus Cuevas
December 11, 2023

Donald Gaiter: An Icon of Hami

T.J. Brunelle and Venus Cuevas
November 6, 2023
Homemade ofrenda in remembrance of passed loved ones in a home.

Día de Los Muertos: Latinx Pride at Hami

Venus Cuevas, Editor-in-Chief
November 3, 2023
Banda performance in the morning before school began on Nov. 1 in honor of Día de Los Muertos.

A half-time performance during the homecoming game features both the marching band and the color guard show.

[Photo] Legacy and History: Hamilton’s Marching Band

December 11, 2023
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Lady Yanks celebrating after a trying match that ended in a win.

Rising from the Ashes: The Lady Yankees Varsity Tennis Team’s Comeback Story

Venus Cuevas, Editor-in-Chief
October 9, 2023
Dance students perform at the GALA concert to showcase Hamilton's arts programming.

[Photo] Annual AMPA Gala Impresses

Abigail Chaj Perez, Copy Editor
September 29, 2023
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Students performing the Spelling bee Song with pride in their knowledge

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