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Teacher profile: Mr. Yee
Famous for his gruesome frog dissections, there’s a good chance you’ve had Mr. Yee if you’ve ever taken a biology class at ERHS. In room 306 on the third floor, he teaches 9th grade honors biology, 11th/12th grade AP biology, and has taught 7th grade science in the past. He also coaches the tennis team and sponsors the Asian American Heritage Club (AAHC), proving his dedication to the school through intense commitment to these extracurriculars. Growing up in LA county with 2
Rio Fisher
Mar 11
Regain your honor, and watch Avatar: The Last Airbender!
As we grow up, we start to lose our love for cartoons and animated television—and that makes sense. We want to watch shows and movies that are in our age range and that we relate to. But I, for one, still love watching animated cartoons. And no, I’m not talking about Mickey Mouse Club House or Dora the Explorer . I’m talking about well-developed, nuanced, elaborate kids TV shows. There is one example that I always think of when it comes to profound television; Avatar: The La
Aisha Koppula
Dec 12, 2025
Les Misérables at the Pantages!
Photos credited to Pantages Theater Ms. Youngblood’s class has a lot of field trips to plays and musicals, and one of them that took place this year was Les Miserables at the Pantages. It was a great privilege and experience. Les Miserables follows characters such as Jean Valjean, Cosette, Javert, Marius, and more. This play was amazingly executed, telling the story of the French trying to take a stand against the monarchy. It had many great songs and amazing special effects
Ondine Mitchell and Emaline Varava
Dec 10, 2025
Why does no one say the Pledge of Allegiance anymore?
Art by Zazie Pritchett-Sidle If you live in America, you are likely aware of the Pledge of Allegiance . First written in 1892 by Francis Bellamy, the Pledge was created to be used in any country. It wasn’t until 1923 that it was changed to fit the United States. After a number of revisions from the years of 1892 to 1954, the Pledge eventually became the one we say today: I Pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands,
Rianne Hizon
Dec 9, 2025
New intruders at ERHS: Gen-Alpha
Art by Simone Modina and Cadence Kang Our school just unlocked a new level of chaos: Gen Alpha has arrived. They’ve grown up on iPads, YouTube Shorts, and the kind of TikTok brainrot even Gen Z can’t keep up with. Now they're roaming the same halls as us, and it’s definitely different than before. Gen Z might have survived the rise of Snapchat and Zoom school, but Gen Alpha was basically born swiping screens before they could walk. The question is, can these two generations s
Aisha Koppula
Dec 9, 2025
A complete look at Vogue World 2025
For the first time since the first annual Vogue World show was held in 2022, the event was showcased here, in California! Since the creation of this tradition, Vogue has worked to create a show that is both entertaining and enriching. The performance combines the world of fashion with pop culture in a thematic explosion of art that explores creative identity and geographical relevance. In the past, Vogue World has centered on themes connected to the hosting city. For example
Ivy Spruell
Dec 8, 2025
Radiohead tour sparks excitement amongst fans
Photo by Radiohead on Spotify Radiohead, the legendary English rock band best known for their innovative sound and thought-provoking lyrics, are making a highly anticipated return to the stage after a seven-year hiatus. Formed in 1985, the band has captivated audiences with their unique blend of alternative rock, electronic music, and experimental sounds. Their last tour, which supported A Moon Shaped Pool, wrapped up in 2018, leaving fans anxious for another. In addition to
Camilla Lahmeyer
Dec 8, 2025
Reading Rainbow: living up to LeVar
via Reading Rainbow on YouTube The revived Reading Rainbow and its original version are both based on the mission of inspiring children to develop a love of reading and writing, but they differ in format and hosts. The original Reading Rainbow , hosted by LeVar Burton, aired for almost 26 years on PBS and became an iconic children's series. The new series launched in October 2025 with Mychal Threets, a librarian and social media figure known for promoting library joy. Image
Mazzy Jacobs
Dec 8, 2025
Teacher profile: the amazing Dr. Kobaissi
Photos taken by Diego & Harris Bennett Dr. Kobaissi is a biology teacher at Eagle Rock High. His room is located on the third floor in the administration building, which makes up the science department in the school. This article is about learning who Dr. Kobaissi is and what is in his mind during the day Dr. Kobaissi has been a teacher for the past 30 years, having worked at Eagle Rock for 20. He also taught at Taft High School for 9 and a ½ years. Dr. Kobaissi graduated fro
Diego Ceron
Dec 8, 2025
Early holiday decorations in Eagle Rock
Every year, the holidays feel sooner and sooner. It’s hard to celebrate the classic snowy holidays in a desert landscape like Los Angeles, so people have to resort to other ways of celebrating than the traditional “White Christmas”. The anticipation for the winter holidays has already begun, as stores go all-out, decorating the day after Halloween and blasting Christmas jingles. And of course, decorations covered Eagle Rock the day after Thanksgiving. But over Thanksgiving br
Ellie Cole-Calderon
Dec 6, 2025
Staff Profile: Mr. Whitlock
Photo by Logan Ray You might see Mr. Whitlock around school, rocking his thrifted “performative male” clothing and sipping matcha. He’s the new 9th grade counselor for the class of 2029, and hopes to continue counseling for a very long time. As a senior in high school, he had a great college counselor named Mr. Kim (who worked at ERHS for some time), who sparked his passion in helping others, especially ones who have less guidance and support. After majoring in communications
Rio Fisher
Dec 5, 2025
A guide to reading classics
Art by Afreen Majumdar My first experience with classical literature came when I was in fifth grade during our quarantine bubble–I opened up Great Expectations by Charles Dickens... and proceeded to close it three chapters later. Even now, opening a book brimming with big words and old English is still intimidating. Back then I couldn’t comprehend how anyone would willingly read books that didn’t seem to make a whole lot of logical sense. This summer, however, I set out to do
Zadie Kang
Dec 5, 2025
Broken News: my favorite thing is you
Si and Irene get down to the most broken news there is, and they finish the job by destroying it. Did you miss the virtual assembly? Come watch Episode 4, Season 3, right now on demand. Happy Holidays, and we'll see you Eagles in 2026.
ERHS Journalism
Dec 4, 2025
Teacher profile: Ms. Saikaly
Photo taken by Nyda Hosack Passing through the third floor of the liberal arts building in Eagle Rock, students have no doubt come across Ms. Saikaly’s vibrant and cheerful classroom. Priding herself in her decorating skills, she has molded her learning space into a room bursting with personality. Showcasing student art pieces, collectible trinkets, and plenty of pops of color, Ms. Saikaly reflects the lively history teacher that she is inside. Born and raised in the Los Ange
Rebecca Pack
Dec 4, 2025
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