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Hidden gem in Eagle Rock: Bulacan Bakeshop & Catering
Tucked away on Colorado Blvd right next to Tea N’ Me, Bulacan Bakeshop & Catering has authentic Filipino food that goes unrivaled. The restaurant is walking distance from ERHS and is a perfect place to settle down with their amazing food. There’s an even stronger ERHS connection: one of the owners’ kids is a senior at ERHS and the other graduated from ERHS last year. Although the Youtube channel, True Food Eats, reviewed the restaurant in 2021, garnering over a hundred thousa

Rio Fisher
Feb 95 min read


Times are changing, but sports fans aren't
Art by Zadie Kang Around three months ago, Ayesha Curry, wife of NBA legend Stephen Curry, went on popular podcast Call Her Daddy. Hosted by social media star Alex Cooper, in an episode titled "Marriage, Motherhood, & My Identity” she discussed her own struggle raising a family under the spotlight and finding her passion as a new business owner. In most regards, it was just a typical celebrity interview. Following its release, however, the internet (or more specifically, bask

Zadie Kang
Feb 23 min read


Five small ways to fight ICE and revive equality
Image via Associated Press / Robert F. Bukaty The United States of America was founded under the principle of freedom and justice for all. For nearly 250 years, to be an American was to believe in the pursuit of personal liberty. We should not advertise ourselves as a free nation when our government is working diligently to oppress people who seek freedom. When we think of a proud American, we should think of a peacemaker, not an oppressor. In our current reality, this is not

Juliet Hays
Jan 305 min read


The 2025 MLB postseason; the good, the bad and the disappointing.
Disclaimer: This article is purely informational and unbiased in all aspects. I am a neutral fan and do not have a particular team who I support! Also I am well aware that the Postseason was 2 months ago, but this article was in editorial purgatory. The 2025 World Series is in the books and oh boy, this postseason was an absolute thriller. The World Series featured a modern dynasty and the hottest team of the regular season (what more could you want!?). We saw Shohei Ohtani,
Leo Aviña
Jan 2912 min read


ChatGPT: A tool, or a cheat?
Art by Emaline Varava ChatGPT, founded by OpenAI in 2015 and released in November of 2022, has become a famous website worldwide. Whether you are a student, teacher, or parent, you’ve probably heard of it—or maybe even used it. The AI Chatbot can be used to create images, search the web, and can also be used to generate pieces of writing like a full essay. That leads me to the whole topic of this article: Using AI on assignments. It’s no shocker that some students use AI to

Rianne Hizon
Jan 214 min read


How many more unsurprising tragedies can we endure: op-ed
Image credit: Minnesota Reformer On the morning of January 7, 37-year old Renee Nicole Good was shot following what appeared to be a confrontation with ICE Agents. As seen in witness videos circulating around the internet, the officers who were engaged in an immigration related operation, stop at Good’s car parked perpendicularly, exit the vehicle approaching her car and shoot her repeatedly after Good tried to operate her vehicle. Just hours after news of her death broke, S

Zadie Kang
Jan 112 min read


The newest slice in LA: a quick review of Bub & Grandma’s Pizza
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

Evie Campbell
Dec 3, 20252 min read


Can you pronounce all the ingredients in a vape?
Art by Simone Modina Heavy metals. Diacetyl. Benzene. Cadmium. Acrolein. Formaldehyde. While these may seem like dangerous chemicals found in plastics, fumes, and other carcinogenic substances, these difficult-to-pronounce ingredients are all found in a product that 1.63 million youths in the U.S. consume: vapes. Why is vape use so prevalent in teenagers? Why do powerful businesses target vulnerable children, killing them slowly for revenue? Why can’t teens quit? It all dr
Rebecca Pack and Oona Warren
Oct 28, 20255 min read


The best local coffee shops near Eagle Rock
Art by Zazie Pritchett-Sidle The first coffee shop in Eagle Rock was called The ECT Coffee House in the mid to late 1980s. Coffee shops have been part of Eagle Rock for a long time and they are places to be with friends, alone, and be with the community. In this article I will use a scale of 1-5 to show you six coffee shops that are near Eagle Rock that are the best to go get coffee with friends or by yourself. The Corner Cafe: Habitat The Habitat is at 3708 North Eagle Rock

Diego Ceron
Oct 24, 20255 min read


The Life of a Showgirl comes out!
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...

Evie Campbell
Oct 3, 20253 min read


Acai Craze: an honest review
Collage by Lennon Turner Recently, I visited Acai Craze, the somewhat new edition to Eagle Rock’s vast array of food vendors. After the...

Lennon Turner
May 29, 20253 min read


Get to know Read Books: a small, curated collection of history
All photos by Eva Jones This article is for the avid readers of Eagle Rock, who like to experience new things and find out about...

Eva Jones
Apr 28, 20253 min read


Girl Scout cookies versus their grocery store knock offs
All photos by Oona Warren Girl Scout cookie season has come to an end, but grocery stores have plenty to offer through their various...

Oona Warren
Apr 4, 20252 min read


Student’s guide to cultural opportunities in LA
Art by Simone Modina Los Angeles is a bustling center of the arts, with many opportunities to engage, especially downtown. There’s the...

Charles-Henry Lubatti
Apr 3, 20253 min read


Trump's new philosophy
Art by Abe Finch Smith There’s no denying that Donald Trump is a master manipulator - whether you support his presidency or not, he’s...

Ainsley Drake
Apr 2, 20253 min read


K-pop in 2024: idols never die
collage by Simone Modina DISCLAIMER: This article includes mentions of child exploitation, sexual abuse in the workplace, eating...

Rebekah Grace de Guzman
Mar 13, 202511 min read


Top 5 reads for cold weather
Art by Jessica Calaguas With most of the winter holidays over and plenty of cold weather left in the year, I often find myself without a...

Eva Jones
Mar 6, 20254 min read


Tutor.com profile
After another late night of cramming for a math test I found myself already anxious about the next quiz. I wished there was someone or...

Winter Ryu-Whitney
Feb 28, 20253 min read


What makes music patriotic?
In January of 1934, Dmitri Shostakovich premiers his third opera, Lady Macbeth , in Leningrad. Lady Macbeth becomes an outstanding...
William Kwon
Feb 10, 20254 min read


Skiing VS snowboarding: Which is better?
All photos by Lennon Turner As long as there have been winter sports, there has been a rivalry between skiers and snowboarders. Whether...

Lennon Turner
Jan 24, 20253 min read


The Yosemite Recreation Center: an analysis
If you’re from Eagle Rock, chances are you know about Yosemite Recreation Center...

Ellie Cole-Calderon
Nov 17, 20244 min read


Our review of the 2024 Girls Empowerment Conference
After going to the annual 2024 Girls Empowerment Conference at East LA College, we can say that it was time well spent. Many inspiring...
Evie Campbell and Carmen Dominguez
Nov 11, 20244 min read


The problem with the school bathrooms
Whether a toilet or soap is missing, a fire extinguisher in a urinal, or a crowd of students vaping, the school bathrooms are a vicious...

Charles-Henry Lubatti
Nov 6, 20244 min read


Creature’s Plants and Coffee: a review
On the corner of Eagle Rock Boulevard and Fair Park Avenue lies a haven for plant and coffee lovers alike. Wandering through the iron...

Oona Warren
Oct 22, 20244 min read


Eagle Rock is luvin’ Ice Cream Luv
There's a new Ice Cream shop in Eagle Rock and I've got a feeling that you will luv it! All photos by Nyda Hosack The ice cream shop,...

Romy Griego
Oct 11, 20242 min read


Hangout spots in Eagle Rock
Whether you’re looking for a snack or drink, or just a place to hang out with friends, there are different options around Eagle Rock for...

Lucia Allen-Cannone
Sep 30, 20243 min read


The ongoing issue with the elevator
A couple months ago, an article written by Eagle's Scream staff writer Lucia Allen-Cannone brought a pressing issue at our school into...

ERHS Journalism
Apr 5, 20244 min read


Three must-watch movies for spring
With spring around the corner, it’s time to say goodbye to gloomy skies and hello to the season of love with a rom-com movie night....

Kylie Sadsad
Mar 19, 20242 min read


Did LAUSD make the right decision in keeping schools open?
The first weeks of February have already been a whirlwind with various atmospheric rivers hitting California, leading 40% of students to...

Victor Pack
Feb 6, 20243 min read


Filipino roots, American soil
A while back, I saw a TikTok where an interviewer on the streets of Manila asked Filipinos, most of whom were college students, "Are...

Rebekah Grace de Guzman
Jan 18, 20244 min read


Why our school’s broken elevator needs to be fixed
My dad is in a wheelchair because he has Multiple Sclerosis (MS), and if he were to visit the school for any reason, to go to a parent...

Lucia Allen-Cannone
Nov 30, 20234 min read


10 artists you should consider adding to your study playlist
Along with the beauty of autumn leaves shifting from forest green to burgundy red, and the air starting to fill with the familiar aroma...

Metzli Esparza
Nov 5, 20235 min read


The “hot labor summer” of 2023: what you need to know
What do writers, nurses, teachers, and a slew of other jobs have in common? They were all on strike for at least some of this past year...

Owen Taylor
Oct 15, 20233 min read


AI and education
By now, if you haven't heard of AI or artificial intelligence, you've been living under a rock, or maybe just taking a good internet...

Afreen Mann Majumdar
Sep 28, 20237 min read


Rating the Lord of the Rings Characters
“Don’t adventures ever have an end? I suppose not. Someone else always has to carry on the story.” – Bilbo Baggins Lord of the Rings is a...

Avni Koppula
May 25, 202311 min read


All the Harry Potter movies, ranked
“You’re a wizard, Harry.” It’s one of the most iconic lines from the most iconic book of our time. The Harry Potter series has been...

Sophie Seifert
May 23, 20237 min read


The limitations of multitasking
The basic belief behind multitasking is that you’re able to maintain focus on two or more things at the same time. The problem is that multi

Elise Bolaños
May 3, 20232 min read


What motivates you?
Motivation is something that everyone needs in life. It drives just about everything forward, and it is essential, especially for younger...

Shiogo Allen
May 1, 20232 min read


A musical genius of our time: Radiohead
Music is a building block of human society, and everyone has opinions on which artist is the most superior of them all. Some may argue...

Anabella Caudillo
Apr 17, 202310 min read


Potlucks: what to bring
Potlucks. These group gatherings involve everybody bringing a dish of some sort for there to be enough food for everyone. If you’re like me,

Shiogo Allen
Mar 29, 20233 min read


5 things to do over spring break
Intro: All of us, at one time or another, have found ourselves holed up in our rooms with absolutely nothing to do. The boredom can...

Lilah Hayes
Mar 28, 20234 min read


Community, comradery, and call to action: SEIU and UTLA join forces
In a second unprecedented strike among LAUSD workers in 5 years, schools close in retaliation against the picketing Service Employees...

Shepherd Lee Williams
Mar 24, 20233 min read


Is Twilight bad-bad or good-bad?
During the holidays I went to Hot Topic at least 5 times – which is more than I’ve been in 2 years – but I was there not for myself, I...

Anabella Caudillo
Mar 9, 20236 min read


Act 3: White privilege & Black perception
Black perception of white privilege is something we don’t delve into enough. Sure, white people can say that white privilege exists, but...

Meron Worku
Feb 28, 20234 min read


Act 2: The conundrum of Black excellence
Here we have it! Black excellence. The ability to encapsulate the charismatic image of success, assurance, and self-confidence that Black...

Meron Worku
Feb 26, 20235 min read


Act 1: Train of bad thought
Much of Black media today is a caricature of tokenized culture, modified into an image of success and grandeur that companies capitalize...

Meron Worku
Feb 20, 20233 min read


A thank you letter to ASB
All of us here at Eagle Rock have been to a school dance or, at the very least, a theme reveal. Gathering outside the cafeteria, cheering...

Lilah Hayes
Feb 16, 20233 min read


The twisted mind of Roald Dahl
As a very wise man once said, “don’t gobblefunk around with words.” That man is Roald Dahl, and that one quote pretty accurately...

Sophie Seifert
Feb 14, 20234 min read


The Club Q shooting and stochastic terrorism, the blood on right-wing media's hands.
Devastating news from Colorado Springs arrived one Sunday morning after a deadly shooting in LGBTQ nightclub, Club Q, resulted in the...

Shepherd Lee Williams
Jan 24, 20233 min read


The best and worst Starbucks secret menu drinks
Starbucks is one of the most popular spots for us Eagle Rock students. Whenever I go after school or even in the morning, I see flocks of...

Lilah Hayes
Jan 19, 20234 min read
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