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Youth ages 14-24 can attend ‘Roots & Resilience,’ SIPA’s fourth-annual Youth Conference on April 18th for free Historic Filipinotown, Los Angeles, CA  – Search to Involve Pilipino Americans (SIPA)’s annual Youth Solidarity Conference, themed ‘Roots & Resilience’, returns for a fourth run on April 18th, from 11am to 5pm. This year’s youth-led, youth-centered conference features workshops, speakers, and wellness offerings focused on educating young people about activism, leader

Image via Canva I’m pretty sure we all know how large Los Angeles is. This sprawling city we all live in has so many little treasures in the weirdest places, it’s almost overwhelming. I think that this might be why I (and maybe you too) constantly buy books through Amazon  or Barnes and Noble. Barnes and Noble  is an amazing store, and I would like to remind you that this article’s purpose is not to trash-talk such a great place to find both rare and popular books (this appli

From Grammy nominations, to a hit Netflix show, to a US tour, KATSEYE has taken the world by storm. So why did a member of the uber-successful girl group just take an indefinite hiatus? HxG message on Weverse On February 20, HYBE x Geffen shared a message informing fans of Manon Bannerman’s hiatus: “Hello. After open and thoughtful conversations together, we are sharing that Manon will be taking a temporary hiatus from group activities to focus on her health and wellbeing. We

All photos by Diego Ceron There are multiple coffee shops that are in and around Eagle Rock. “And Destroy Coffee” is a new coffee shop that has been open for less than a year. In that time, it has shown that it is an amazing place to hang out with friends, family, the community, and get a coffee. “And Destroy Coffee,” has been open, serving coffee, pastries, and hosting events at their location constantly. Here’s an overview of what they serve, the events they do, and how the

All photos by Ellie Cole-Calderon Twenty six members of SRLA (Students Run LA) participated in the Los Angeles Marathon last weekend! They represented our school to the 25,000 adults who ran alongside them. After training all year, their work paid off, in the form of a 26-mile long course. The route started at the heart of Downtown LA, where our runners lined up to begin their 4-6 hour journey. They traveled through Hollywood and ended at Beverly Hills High School.  This year

Disclaimer: While this is a fact-based preview of the album, my opinion is included. It’s official: “Kiss All The Time, Disco Occasionally” is out! Harry Styles’s 4th studio album was released last Thursday night, March 6th,  and came out with a bang. Five years in the making, it was met with satisfaction to all of Style’s eager fans. Out of the twelve tracks, I definitely have my favorites, so here’s a preview (in order of the tracklist) of the songs: Opening the album, “Ape

All photos by Erin Maddox This Lunar New Year welcomes the Year of the Horse, a Chinese zodiac sign symbolizing a high-energy, fast-paced era, focusing on leaving the past behind. To celebrate, the Huntington Lunar New Year Festival  showcased an array of cultural displays, including Wushu Tai Chi performances with swords, spears, fans, and taiko drums, demonstrated by The Guo Jie Tai Chi Academy. While The Lion Dance Association entertained audiences with the L.A. Kun Seng K

All photos by Afreen The ¨Pizza People¨ started out with pocket sized bibles a couple years ago, located on every street corner by ERHS. Then they upped their game with pizza and, as of January 13, 2026, soft drinks. When they set their stands in front of the main entrance it's common to see the booths surrounded by swarms of hungry, chanting teenagers. They get greasy slices in exchange for reciting things along the lines of ¨god is king¨. But just who are these guys? One  m

Art by Ondine Mitchell Henrietta Lacks died on October 4, 1951. Her autopsy report, though disturbing, contained an eerily glamorous description of her innards: every organ, beginning with her cervix, was dotted with glimmering pearls. However, to the dismay of Henrietta and her family, these were pearls of death…but not for scientists.  Henrietta’s cells were lesioned from her cervix months prior to her death. She had been receiving treatment at Johns Hopkins “colored ward”

This article contains spoilers for Stranger Things Season 5 After nine long years spent defeating interdimensional monsters, the beloved Netflix series, Stranger Things ,   has finally ended. With a series full of unexpected twists and turns, much hope rested on season five to deliver a jaw-dropping series finale. Season five was divided into three sections, or ‘volumes.’ Volume 1 dropped on November 26, Volume 2 released on Christmas Day, and Volume 3, the finale, was releas

The Descanso Gardens Forest lights is an annual experience consisting of a one mile walk through beautiful light installations, which takes about an hour to walk through. It also consists of concessions, like hot chocolate and warm apple cider, available in three areas around the garden. This holiday experience started on November 16 and ended on January 4. Here's a quick recap of the beautiful festival in photos: (All photos by Mazzy Jacobs)

Art by Afreen Majumdar Wendy Carrillo and I sit down at two lawn chairs, and marigolds - in celebration of the upcoming Dia de Los Muertos - lined the fence behind us. The mid-October sun is beginning to near the end of its day’s path across the sky, and a big, fluffy dog, tongue hanging out of her mouth, lies at our feet. The conversation of people mingling (either by a stand from a small business or lounging in a circle a couple feet away) and Bad Bunny fills the backyard.

ERHS is a 7th through 12th grade school, so it can get boring being on the same campus for 6 years, but if there’s one thing ERHS has going for it, it's the opportunities. The math and science classes are all amazing and with the IB and AP courses, if you’re into it, you could definitely go far in the STEM field. But even if you don’t like science or math, ERHS has tons of other options. The clubs and performing/visual arts classes are amazing ways to delve into other interes

Art by Zazie Pritchett-Sidle Case Opened: October 2025  Subject: The Origins of the Unluckiest Day Setting the Scene  Every year the calendar hits that date- Friday the 13th- and suddenly everyone's a little  more cautious. Elevators skip the 13th floor, airlines avoid the row, and horror franchises cash in on superstition. But where did this fear come from? Let’s reopen the file.  Exhibit A: The Number 13  Across cultures, the number 12 symbolizes peace and order- twelve mon

On January 7, 2024, the Eaton Canyon and Pacific Palisades wildfires left 12,500 families with no home, no possessions, and a neighborhood that would be forever changed. Now, the community has begun to turn the page and start anew. As I was biking through Altadena about a month ago, the rubble that had taken over the town was still evident, but there was progress made on the cleanup effort too. I found a resilient community of rebuilders that emanated optimism. In these sites

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

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

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

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

Art by Afreen Majumdar As soon as I get home everyday, I am greeted by two cats who eagerly await my arrival. This wouldn’t be the case if I didn’t choose to volunteer at the North Central Animal Shelter two years ago! Let me explain all of the in between to you. As I entered the shelter last spring, I headed straight to the area dedicated to cats. When I’d volunteered a couple weeks before the area had been practically unoccupied so I was pleasantly surprised to find that it

All art and photos by Evie Campbell The beloved Town Pizza was recently replaced with another veteran LA business: Bub & Grandma’s. So, to test which one tops the other, I visited Bub & Grandma’s last week, and I tried a few of their specialties over the course of a couple of days and rated my favorites. In no particular order: Cheese pizza - 10/10  The cheese and sauce were paired perfectly, and the texture was great! I liked the mozzarella cheese; it wasn’t too salty or dry

All art by Afreen I started growing oyster mushrooms last summer because I was bored and in desperate need of a new hobby. Then I fell in love with the process of oyster mushrooms, it became more rewarding than I could have imagined (and had a delicious outcome!) With a bit of patience and used coffee grounds, you too can grow your own. Oyster mushrooms are also one of the easiest types of fungi to cultivate due to their quick growth and low contamination rates, making them a

All photos by Rebekah Grace de Guzman Earlier this year, one of our journalists, Charles-Henry Lubatti, published an article on how to access the arts as a high school student.  The last entry in the list piqued my interest: TeenTix LA, in partnership with countless venues across LA County, gives teenagers the opportunity to purchase tickets to shows for five dollars. Utilizing this service, I got the opportunity to watch the North American tour of a musical playing at the Ah

Art by Afreen Majumdar Just like many other people, I love thrifting. Whether you’re a hardcore thrifter, or just starting, I think that we can all agree that thrifting is an ideal weekend activity. All you need is a couple of dollars, a few hours, a pair of gloves, and you’re ready. When I had to start buying my own clothes, I immediately fled to my local Goodwill. From the ripe age of 10, I found my passion for thrifting in a bin full of clothes and a pair of plastic gloves

Art by Zazie Pritchett-Sidle Case Opened: September 2025  Subject: The Curious Contagion of the Yawn  Setting the Scene You’re in class, sleepy and bored . The person in the seat next to you stretches, letting out a long yawn. Within the next seconds, three more of your classmates follow. By the end of the lesson, it seems that the entire class has caught it.  Coincidence? Hardly. Our case today investigates the strange social domino effect of the contagious yawn.  Exhibit A:

All photo credits to Faye Deetsch Cosmic Vinyl, a new record store, originally operated in Echo Park and also had a vegan cafe, but unfortunately had to close in July 2024. Luckily, they were able to re-open in Eagle Rock, finding the perfect location, fitting in with the small businesses in between Transport Skate Shop and Vidiots. The outside of the store features their very own neon sign, and they even have the 1980s arcade game “Centipede,” adding to their retro vibe.  Th

Art by Zazie Pritchett-Sidle Our town’s mysteries continue as the neighborhood landmark, coined “Pillarhenge,” continues to confuse.  If you haven’t read the previous story on Pillarhenge , here’s some background. This site has been abandoned for decades, appearing as nothing but 27 gated-off poles in an arch. The origin of the pillars is unclear, but they’ve been around for a very long time and have had some notable events go down, including a murder in 1978. Clearly, this

On Friday, August 22, Pasadena hosted its 4th Goodwill grand opening. Located on E. Colorado Blvd., the well-known second-hand retail store opened its doors to thrifty shoppers, resellers, and budgeting students. Only 0.2 miles from the Pasadena City College campus, the styles in-store seem to be catered to younger shoppers. While this seems like the perfect opportunity for customers to shop cheaply and get trending pieces that resonate with their fashion taste, something off

Art by Evie Campbell In case you’re one of 86 million Swifties eagerly awaiting Taylor’s new album, The Life of a Showgirl was released...

Art by Jarisse Nabung Do you have great jeans? American Eagle says no, unless of course, you look like Sydney Sweeney. However, there’s a...

Image via The Guardian Women in music have always been underrepresented, marginalized, and erased. For decades, men have dominated the...

All photos by members of Jimmy's family Jimmy, a poodle terrier, has lots of likes and dislikes that he enjoys expressing. The 10-year...

Art by Zadie Kang Fifty hungry resellers, one-hundred pairs of gloves, ten safety cones, and 5 blue bins stuffed with clothes. This is a...

Early this April, the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre performed in LA at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion as part of their North American...

All photos by Simone Modina You might have seen the viral uprising of Trader Joe’s newest release of the branded mini tote bags, followed...

All photos by Juliet Hays While she is no man of mystery, Houdini is quite the intriguing young lady. Born on the streets, Houdini had a...

Art by Grace Gill Everyone goes through challenges in life— some more visible than others. Often, we choose to keep our struggles hidden...

Art by Simone Modina With the Calarts and many other animation school’s student films releasing just around the corner, here are a few...

All photos by Ellie Cole-Calderon You might know aerial silks from Cirque Du Soleil, but this art form is so much more, like aerialists...

art by Afreen Majumdar Dungeons and Dragons is a TTRPG, or tabletop roleplaying game—but honestly, the table is optional. To play DnD,...

Parks and Recreation is a wide-ranging program aimed at supporting the community. Rec centers across the country offer sports for kids...

Disclaimer: The sentiments expressed in the article are my own and do not necessarily reflect the views of everyone on our staff at The...

Photos by Ellie Cole-Calderon Do you want to learn how to crochet? Are you too intimidated by difficult-looking patterns and...

Image by Irene Maddox Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference. The...

Afreen Majumdar Whether you’re a lover of dogs, cats, reptiles, or just pets in general, coming home to a furry, or scaled, friend to hug...

Hi! My name is Sophie Seifert, and I’m a 10th grader at Eagle Rock High School. This year, I was presented with the task of making my...

Photos by Simone Modina and Oona Warren Whether you shop at “the big Target” or go to the gym at the Fitness 19, you’re probably familiar...

All photos by Winter Ryu-Whitney What is Students Run LA?   Students Run LA (SRLA) is a non-profit marathon-training club that allows...

Many parents cherish their children more than themselves, a sentiment deeply appreciated by those very kids. Whether it be through caring...

All images by Aubrey Arias I think we can all agree that pets and their owners are similar and make each other's lives thrive. While...