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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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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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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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“It felt like a storybook ending to high school," Cameron Lovingier said. (Photo courtesy of Angela Jalandoni)

High school sweethearts to prom king and queen: Angela Jalandoni on her crown campaign

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
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...

Latest obsession: Dubai chocolate, the sweetest treat that took over the world!
The Dubai chocolate craze
Jaslene Jones • May 28, 2025

LOS ALAMITOS, Calif. – When the internet-famous Dubai chocolate craze first started making its rounds on social media,...

Academics
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

LOS ALAMITOS, Calif. -- As you reflect back on middle school, you probably remember that you had one reading and one language arts class. These...

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
At the start of class, Coach Bowe demonstrated the supine roll. He picked several students to help with the demonstration and had the rest of the class stand in a circle to watch. The "patient," junior Kenneth Mao, laid on the floor in the middle of the circle. As Coach Bowe controlled Mao's head and shoulders to prevent a spinal injury, the students helped him roll Mao on his side. One student then pushed the board against Mao's side, and the group rolled him onto the board. The group made a few minor adjustments to Mao's positioning before adding velcro blocks to hold his head in place. "Last year it was pretty fun, and I have a potential career in this field, so I thought Advanced Sports Medicine was a good pathway to go through," Mao said. "It's very interactive and fun, and you meet a lot of people. I didn't know any of these people coming into this class. Now I'm like best friends with all of them."
An hour in Advanced Sports Medicine
Lily Zimmerman and Ally Mendez • May 21, 2025
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Meet the Staff
Photo courtesy of Aiden Shellhammer.
Amelia Gutierrez
Staff Writer

Amelia is a junior at Los Alamitos High School, and this is her first year in journalism. She loves watching movies, hanging out with her friends, trying different foods, the color...

Photo courtesy of Aiden Shellhammer.
Amar Gill
Staff Writer

Amar Gill is a senior at Los Alamitos High School, and this is his first year in journalism. He enjoys listening to music, and in his free time, he goes to the gym and plays Fortnite....

Reese Neiger
Reese Neiger
Editor

Reese Neiger is a sophomore at Los Alamitos High School. This is her second year in journalism. She enjoys writing about current events, especially activities and pop culture....

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