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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...

Microplastics can infiltrate everyday products like water bottles and packaged goods.
The plastic diet: How tiny particles end up in our food
Olivia Garber, Staff Writer • April 9, 2025

LOS ALAMITOS, Calif. — Have you ever ordered takeout? Eaten seafood? Chances are you have ingested microplastics without even knowing. Society’s...

Opinion
FOL ad (membership and bookstore)
"An Unfortunate Chain of Events" was a hit in the PAC on opening night.
Activities
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
On Tuesday, April 15, LAHS ASB representatives revealed the 2025 prom theme by unraveling a gigantic poster from the top of the STEM building.
LAHS’ prom theme revealed: ‘A Night Under the Stars’
Sofia Gonzalez, Staff Writer • April 16, 2025
A previous Kindness Collective and Life Skills collaboration event for Valentine's day. (Photo Courtesy of LAHS Kindness Collective Cub Instagram account)
LAHS Kindness Collective’s Life Skills collaboration event
Alizabeth Martin, Staff Writer • April 11, 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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The conservative youth at LAHS protest for a less jaded culture with the “impossibly low rise JNCOS, empyres and men's nightgown” fit. (Photo courtesy of Alex Goins)

Ode to the dump diaper fashion trend

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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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LAHS seniors gather to commemorate their success and hard work.

LAHS senior athletes commit to furthering their careers at their dedicated colleges

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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

Arts
"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

LOS ALAMITOS, Calif. — LAHS' dance program presented us with a stunning show in the first week of May. The all-original story-line was a fun and heartwarming story...

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
The brilliant students who attended 2025's California State Thespian Festival: tired, yet determined! (Photo courtesy of Mrs. Castiglione)
LAHS drama wins big at the California State Thespian Festival
Christopher Dorian Pagán, Staff Writer • April 4, 2025
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Features
The 2025 Met Gala proved to be a fashion success as designers found innovative ways to individualize their expert tailoring.
Tailored for success: The superfine elegance of the 2025 Met Gala
Jaya Eapen and Ella Suos • May 13, 2025

LOS ALAMITOS, Calif. -- Upon navigating the chaos of the Met Gala on May 5, 2025, where stars flooded the blue carpet of...

Kindness Club president Khloe Tran's book collection involved contributions from both the LAHS community and the local middle schools. (Photo courtesy of Rusty Watson on Unsplash)
Looking back at Kindness Club’s book drive
Ryan Lee, Staff Writer • May 9, 2025

LOS ALAMITOS, Calif. -- For the month of March, the Los Alamtios High School Kindness Club has been helping those in need...

Academics
Griffin News members constructing a segment for an episode. (Photo courtesy of Jaden Bober)
Behind the broadcast: A look into Griffin News
Sofia Gonzalez, Staff Writer • May 13, 2025

LOS ALAMITOS, Calif. -- Before the cameras roll, before the green screen is lit and long before Griffin News hits screens across campus, the...

With AP season officially here, students ditch the textbooks and are cramming to study in any way they can for these lengthy exams.
Studying and stress: How students are dealing with AP exam season this year
Katie Arnoult, Managing Editor • May 7, 2025
"The Best We Could Do" is a graphic novel by Thi Bui released in 2017.
LAHS pauses ‘The Best We Could Do’ for all sophomores
Alyssa Mathews, Staff Writer • March 14, 2025
Mrs. Castiglione began class by reading a hypothetical scenario of an astronaut dying in space. The class discussed how the body would decompose and what the best way to handle it would be. "I really enjoy seeing a different cross section of students that normally wouldn't be in any of my classes," Castiglione said. "It's kind of cool getting to know (different) types of kids."
An hour in Thanatology
Lily Zimmerman and Ally Mendez • March 11, 2025
Athletics
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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,...

Photo courtesy of Aiden Shellhammer.
Joshua Lopez Hernandez
Staff Writer

Joshua is a sophomore at Los Alamitos High School in his first year of journalism. “Wonder” is one of his absolute favorite movies. He has always aspired to be an automotive...

Jasmine Lee
Jasmine Lee
Staff Writer l Audience Editor

Jasmine Lee is a senior at Los Alamitos High School and this is her second year with the Griffin Gazette and her first year as an editor. She is a member of CSF and Literature...

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