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A photo taken in Jan. 2025 of a Long Beach freeway bridge with anti-immigration protesters. Supporters are holding posters supporting local ICE raids.
Don’t deport our kids: Trump and anti-immigration
Amelia Gutierrez, Staff Writer • May 12, 2025

LOS ALAMITOS, Calif — As of March 26, President Donald J. Trump has officially signed a law requiring voters to be American citizens to cast...

The five nominees that received the Stellar volunteer award at this year's Night Among the Stars event. (Photo courtesy of Tim De Shazer)
The Youth Center’s A Night Among the Stars: Recognizing local youth and their accomplishments
Brooklynn De Shazer, Staff Writer • April 28, 2025

LOS ALAMITOS Calif., – Imagine a night where the stars didn't just shine overhead--- they stood among us, lighting the room with their brilliance....

A scene from the faux funeral at the Every 15 Minutes assembly, surrounded by student families mourning their "deceased" children.
A review of Every 15 Minutes: Day two
Brooklynn De Shazer, Maleah Fennessey, and Lily Zimmerman • April 12, 2025

LOS ALAMITOS, Calif. – On April 4, students gathered in the gym, heartbroken by the "deaths" of 28 students at Los Alamitos High School and...

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Dasha Fallon's group performs her dance for the rest of Advanced during rehearsal.
Activities
"A few years ago, the senior class toilet papered the campus. I think that's great, right? But, then, it's a couple rotten apples spoil the whole bunch because a couple of other kids who started spray painting," Mr. Bowen said. "It sort of stinks, because I get senior pranks are kind of a traditional thing to do, but because of a few kids who cause destruction, we've had to really crack down."
Senior Pranks: Should they continue?
Sydney Forsyte and Emma Hirotsu • May 23, 2025
Prom attendees stand in the lobby of the Science Center, where the dance floor is in the center of the room and escalators lead to upper levels. (Photo courtesy of the LAHS weekly newsletter)
Prom 2025: A night to remember
Katie Arnoult, Managing Editor • May 20, 2025
Congratulations to all seniors on their amazing accomplishment!
A preview of upcoming LAHS senior events
Sydney Forsyte, Section Editor • May 15, 2025
Banners were hung up around the LAHS campus to promote both ASL Awareness Week and the ASL event.
LAHS celebrates ASL awareness
Sofia Gonzalez, Staff Writer • April 18, 2025
Trending Stories
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@the.patriot.barbie on Instagram posted a video on Wednesday voicing her thoughts on a trans LAHS student running for prom queen. (Photos courtesy of Brixtina Delgado and @the.patriot.barbie)

Arizona woman attacks LAHS prom queen nominee online

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The Minecraft Movie's recent theater release joins together with a limited time Mcdonalds meal

McDonald's new Minecraft 'Flint and Meal'

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A young mother with her young son at the beach.

The problem with boy moms

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Labubu’s were originally inspired by classic European fairy tales and mythical creatures.

Labubus and the evolution of cute-horror

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A computer-generated prediction of what many viewers believed JD Vance would look like. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

Americans shocked at debut of JD Vance's new look

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"An Unfortunate Chain of Events" was a hit in the PAC on opening night.

LAHS Dance puts on a jaw-dropping performance on opening night

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LAHS Senior Awards Night was a night to remember for many, and a huge step forward in the lives of these beloved seniors.

LAHS Senior Awards Night: A light to shine on stars

Arts
Dasha Fallon's group performs her dance for the rest of Advanced during rehearsal.
Meet the dancers behind the student choreography showcase
Bella Kim • May 30, 2025

Filmed and edited by Bella Kim for her Intro Film final. Special thanks to Sam Sisil, Kyan Whiten, Mr. Brown. Created in collaboration with the Los Alamitos...

"An Unfortunate Chain of Events" was a hit in the PAC on opening night.
LAHS Dance puts on a jaw-dropping performance on opening night
Joshua Lopez Hernandez, Staff Writer • May 6, 2025
The talent show hosted by Interact Club helped these students show off their amazing talents. (Photo courtesy of Mrs. Grimshaw)
LAHS Interact talent show fundraises for international charity
Lily Zimmerman, Joshua Lopez Hernandez, and Kaiya Velasquez • April 4, 2025
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Features
Griffins looks forward to evolving into future Bruins, Green Waves, '49ers, Crimsons and Banana Slugs (Photo courtesy of Isabella Kira).
Five star seniors and their college decisions
Jasmine Lee, Audience Editor • May 30, 2025

The upcoming films will be sure to bring plenty of entertainment for their viewers.
Must-see student film festival at the Bay Theatre
Reese Neiger, Editor • May 30, 2025

LOS ALAMITOS, Calif. -- On June 7, Los Alamitos High School film students and other community members will have the opportunity...

Academics
Los Alamitos High School celebrates its 10 valedictorians for the Class of 2025 during "Valedictorians Signing Day." (Photo courtesy of Nichole Pichardo)
Why do some high schools have 10 or more valedictorians?
Jaya Eapen, Audience Editor • June 6, 2025

LOS ALAMITOS, Calif. -- After hours of commemorating all of Los Alamitos High School’s exceptional students on May 22 during Senior Awards...

Middle schools will have a 6 period class
Middle schools plan to reduce the length of core classes
Alyssa Mathews, Staff Writer • May 27, 2025
LAHS Senior Awards Night was a night to remember for many, and a huge step forward in the lives of these beloved seniors.
LAHS Senior Awards Night: A light to shine on stars
Joshua Lopez Hernandez, Staff Writer • May 23, 2025
Club organizers from Innovation Club in room 760 who have helped make this year's STEM Expo possible. (From left to right, Michael Greene, Ethan Goddard, Hoss Harman, Nathan Tang, Emilio Lopez)
STEM clubs host an expo event after school
Ryan Lee, Staff Writer • May 23, 2025
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Meet the Staff
Photo courtesy of Aiden Shellhammer.
Ella Suos
Staff Writer

Ella Suos is a junior at Los Alamitos High School. Ella is in her second year of journalism and aspires to work in Vogue. She spends her leisure time running, listening to music,...

Aiden Floyd
Aiden Floyd
Staff Writer

Aiden Floyd is a junior at Los Alamitos High School. He is interested in music, video games, history, geography and coding. He has experience in graphic design and is working on...

Photo courtesy of Aiden Shellhammer.
Ryan Lee
Staff Writer

Ryan Lee is a sophomore at Los Alamitos High School. This is his first year of taking journalism, and he is excited to learn more about interviews, writing and working for a newspaper....

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