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A group of peaceful protesters dressed in chicken costumes and holding signs.
No Kings: A movement for change
Kayla Beltran, Staff Writer • October 21, 2025

LONG BEACH, Calif. -- On Saturday Oct. 18, millions of Americans gathered in peaceful protests around the country. They were protesting for “no...

Democrats want extension on insurance tax credits and Republicans feel they are making demands. Meanwhile, everyone suffers from the government shutdown (Photo courtesy of Andy Feliciotti via Unsplash).
Government shutdown: Funding and educational effects
Sophia Shalbey, Shalbey • October 17, 2025

LOS ALAMITOS, Calif. -- As of Oct. 1, 2025, the United States government has shut down, yet again. But wait-- what does this mean? How can the...

The Crystal Hearts Ball brought the community together to help support The Youth Center (Photo courtesy of Tim De Shazer).
Helping hands across generations
Brooklynn De Shazer, Editor • October 8, 2025

The Griffin Gazette has created various posters to advertise their goal for the community.
LAHS Griffin Gazette starts fundraising for Nashville convention
Sonnet Perkins, Staff Writer • October 3, 2025

LOS ALAMITOS, Calif. -- The Los Alamitos High School Griffin Gazette is trying to raise money to attend the JEA National High School Journalism...

Opinion
FOL ad (membership and bookstore)
A dive into Hollister's new 2000s era and past mistakes
Fashion
Hollister’s redemption

Sophia Nash, Staff Writer | October 20, 2025

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Activities
Collage of date ideas to try this fall with your significant other.
Falling together: Seasonal dates to try this fall
Maddie Sosebee, Staff Writer • October 15, 2025
Where does LAHS get its trendy Halloween costume inspiration from?
This year’s trending spooky and spunky Halloween costumes
Riley Mitchell, Staff Writer • October 15, 2025
LAHS students dressed up casually to "party in the USA" for this year's homecoming dance.
From dressy to denim: How students feel about Homecoming’s new look
Alizabeth Martin, Deputy Editor • September 24, 2025
The Homecoming dance theme included stars and bright lights.
Red, white and Homecoming night
Brooklynn De Shazer, Editor • September 22, 2025
Trending Stories
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Students everywhere are saying 'six seven,' but what does it mean?

Students everywhere are saying 'six seven,' but what does it mean?

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President Trump ordered all flags to be half mast till September 14th (Photo courtesy of Cristina Glebova via Unsplash).

When is enough, enough?

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Cespedes and Legion members lifted the canvas from the roof.

American Legion Post 716 hosts unveiling for new mural

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Monday's assembly was held in the new gym this year.

Tradition takes a turn at Homecoming this year

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A group of peaceful protesters dressed in chicken costumes and holding signs.

No Kings: A movement for change

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Calvin Royal III bestows his longtime guidance, professional dance partner and good friend a bouquet of flowers; Misty Copeland accepts them honorably. (Photo courtesy of Misty Copeland's Instagram @mistyonpointe)

Sincerely, Misty

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Attendees received keepsake tickets to help them remember the amazing night.

Benson Boone performs a 'Mystical Magical' concert in Anaheim

Features
LAHS saw this year’s Halloween costumes mixing eccentricity and tradition
Ella Suos and Grace Meyerhofer • November 7, 2025

LOS ALAMITOS, Calif. – On Oct. 31, 2025, Los Alamitos High School became a live thriller movie as jump...

Pink ribbon representing Breast Cancer Awareness Month (Photo courtesy of Angiola Harry via Unsplash.com).
October: Breast cancer awareness month
Maddie Sosebee, Staff Writer • October 30, 2025
36 Los Alamitos High School students have an upcoming spring break trip abroad.
Spring break, Italian style
Sophia Nash, Staff Writer • October 28, 2025
Pumpkins, patches and boo baskets — spooky season gifting made fun!
Boo it yourself: Eight boo basket essentials
Olivia Garber, Staff Writer • October 28, 2025
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Arts
The marching band showcased their impressive "Pandora's Lament" performance show on Monday, Nov. 3.
LAHS marching band and color guard get mythical with final performance of ‘Pandora’s Lament’
Giulietta Morad and Presley Morad • November 5, 2025

LOS ALAMITOS, Calif. -- On Monday, Nov. 3, the Los Alamitos High School marching band and color guard ended their season...

Los Alamitos High School Orchestra's fall performance at McGaugh Elementary School.
Harmonizing with the Sound: Night with Los Al Orchestra
Joshua Lopez Hernandez, Staff Writer • October 24, 2025

SEAL BEACH, Calif. – Los Alamitos High School Orchestra held a concert at McGaugh Elementary School on Tuesday, Oct. 21,...

Academics
Not everyone in the class plans on fighting fires though. Some, like LAHS senior Maven Rankin, plan on becoming EMTs after graduation. Rankin takes the EMT and Fire Technology classes to learn a diverse set of skills. "We have access to a bunch of different equipment," Rankin said. "We got to practice putting the hoses together, using them, stuff like that."
An hour in ROP Fire Technology
Lily Zimmerman and Joshua Lopez Hernandez • November 10, 2025

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A picture showing UCLA's famous Royce Hall, known for its architecture and performing arts establishments inside.
College application advice
Amelia Gutierrez, Social Media Editor • October 28, 2025
Students spend hours pouring over homework and studying for tests, utilizing each other as a resource (Photo courtesy of Lanelle Ladero via Unsplash).
The self-teaching epidemic in Advanced Placement classes
Sophia Shalbey, Staff Writer • October 8, 2025
A picture of the LAHS dual enrollment website
A look into dual enrollment benefits
Josie Dayne, Staff Writer • September 23, 2025
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Meet the Staff
Alizabeth Martin
Alizabeth Martin
Deputy Editor

Alizabeth Martin is a junior at Los Alamitos High School and is entering her second year of journalism. Last year, she began as a Staff Writer, and this year, she is very excited...

Grace Meyerhofer
Grace Meyerhofer
Staff Writer

Grace Meyerhofer is a 9th grader, and this is her first year in the Griffin Gazette. As a Staff Writer, she is excited to make new friends, write articles and try new things, as...

Ella Suos
Ella Suos
Staff Writer

Ella Suos is a senior at Los Alamitos High School. Ella is in her third year of journalism and aspires to work in Vogue. She spends her leisure time running, shopping downtown,...

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