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News From the Students, For the Students

The Griffin Gazette

News From the Students, For the Students

The Griffin Gazette

It’s commonly known that plastic does not biodegrade, thus lingering in the environment for extended periods, yet the impacts of plastic bags specifically are equally important to address. 
‘Paper or paper?’: Exploring the impacts of California’s plastic bag ban
Maleah Fennessey, Staff Writer • October 25, 2024

LOS ALAMITOS, Calif. -- Plastic waste has been slowly suffocating the planet since plastic’s conception, and people know it. They put down...

Mail order ballots have been sent to voters ahead of election day so they can vote by mail. (Photo courtesy of Unsplash)
Battle of the ballots: The 2024 presidental election
Alyssa Mathews, Staff Writer • October 25, 2024

LOS ALAMITOS, Calif. -- With one month left until election day, Americans are already voting on mail-order ballots as the campaign trail picks...

The Russian Z is a symbol used by Russian Military to show support for the Russian war against Ukraine.
Russo-Ukrainian war and its long-lasting history
Aiden Floyd, Staff Writer • October 25, 2024

KYIV, Ukraine — Feb. 24, 2022: Tanks and soldiers don large white Zs on their equipment, marching into villages carrying the Russian flag....

"I grew up listening to One Direction, and he was such a major part of my life, so hearing his passing upsets me," said Katelyn, an ex-One Direction fan. (Photo courtesy of Zhang Xuehaun, Unsplash)
Former One Direction member Liam Payne found dead on Wednesday
Liz Frank, Staff Writer • October 17, 2024

LOS ALAMITOS, Calif. -- On Wednesday, Oct. 16, music star Liam Payne fell from the third floor of his hotel room in Buenos Aires, Argentina....

Through The Youth Center events, kids have the opportunity to partake in exciting Halloween crafts and fun games with their friends. (Photo courtesy of The Youth Center)
Fall into autumn with The Youth Center’s upcoming volunteer opportunities
Jaya Eapen, Audience Editor • October 31, 2024

Crochet Club flyers introduce the club alongside skeins of yarn being used for projects.
Crafty students hooked on Crochet Club
Ally Mendez, Staff Writer • October 18, 2024
Everyone who contributed to the Anne Frank exhibit gathers for a photo.
Anne Frank L.A. exhibit kicks off at LAHS
Leah Oh, Staff Writer • October 10, 2024
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Demure: the quintessentially feminine and endlessly popular movement dominating the world's social media feed.
Staying mindful of the ‘demure’ trend
Maleah Fennessey, Staff Writer • September 17, 2024

LOS ALAMITOS, Calif. -- On Aug. 2, rising TikTok star Jools Lebron (@joolieannie) gazed into the camera as she showed her viewers the makeup...

Quadchella is an upcoming event coming to Los Alamitos High School.
Quadchella: The exciting new event sweeping high schools across the nation
Amelia Gutierrez, Staff Writer • October 29, 2024

LOS ALAMITOS, Calif. -- Extravagant outfits, scorching heat waves, glowing stage lights and lazily swaying palm trees imply...

Yara Saadeh's new program, Level Up!, gives young students the opportunity to expand their social skills. (Photo courtesy of The Youth Center)
Level Up! takes young students to the next level
Reese Neiger, Editor • October 28, 2024

LOS ALAMITOS, Calif. -- On Nov. 11, Los Alamitos High School junior Yara Saadeh will open enrollment for her new program,...

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The Women in STEM board posing at a club meeting. (Photo courtesy of Dawn Mac)
LAHS Women in STEM is empowering females
Alizabeth Martin, Staff Writer • October 30, 2024

LOS ALAMITOS, Calif. -- Working towards instilling confidence in young women in science, technology, engineering and math, Los Alamitos High...

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The cast and crew of the "Percy Jackson" musical during dress rehearsal on Monday. (Photo courtesy of LAHS Focus Studios)
Behind the scenes of ‘Percy Jackson,’ the musical
Isabella Adame Cordero and Brooklynn De Shazer October 18, 2024

Special thanks to Los Alamitos High School's advanced film class, Focus Studios; LAHS drama and Mrs. Castiglione. Reporters:...

A sign advertising Inktober set around campus for student engagement.
LAHS students are drawn to Inktober
Ally Mendez, Staff Writer • October 14, 2024
The Music Studio class gathers for a class photo with their instruments.
Learn, create, record: LAHS Music Studios
Liz Frank, Staff Writer • September 27, 2024
Meet the Staff
Serena Barron
Serena Barron
Staff Writer

Serena Barron is a sophomore in her first year of journalism. She aspires to become an animal rehabilitation specialist because of her love of animals. She currently fosters kittens...

Esme Justice
Esme Justice
Staff Writer

Esme Justice is a freshman at Los Alamitos High School. She enjoys volunteer work, Chipotle, ALT and indie music. Esme has a twin brother named Dane. She chose to take journalism...

With the fourth game of the World Series happening tonight, here’s what to know while watching. (Photo courtesy of Giulietta Morad, Canva)
The World Series: Everything you need to know while watching
Giulietta Morad, Staff Writer • October 29, 2024

The crack of the bat hitting the ball rings out across the stadium, and the crowd goes wild as they watch the ball soar out of the field. For...

Fantasy Football rises once again during the fall season. (Photo courtesy of Jean-daniel Francoeur, Pexels)
Fantasy football frenzy
Sofia Gonzalez, Staff Writer • October 29, 2024
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