News From the Students, For the Students

The Griffin Gazette
News From the Students, For the Students

The Griffin Gazette
News From the Students, For the Students

The Griffin Gazette
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. She is in the Seal Beach Leos and the Red Cross Club. In her free time, she enjoys baking and walking her dog! Reese is looking forward to writing more opinions and features as she moves into the advanced program in journalism.

You can contact Reese at [email protected].

All content by Reese Neiger
The LAHS bathrooms offer sturdy sinks along with clean surroundings for any students afternoon class stroll. (Photo courtesy of Daniel Davenport).

The hidden treasures of the school bathroom

Reese Neiger, Editor
April 1, 2025
Top Griffin left countless LAHS students with a unique and entertaining show experience.

Next Top Griffin: The ultimate senior showdown

Reese Neiger, Editor
March 27, 2025
Starbucks have been making recent changes to there menu, what's the next? (Photo courtesy of Asael Peña, Unsplash).

Will Starbucks continue to retire menu items?

Reese Neiger, Editor
March 7, 2025
Loveable dogs all over the country are left without homes or loving attention (Photo courtesy of J.R. Harris, Unsplash).

Dog overload: How students can help

Reese Neiger, Editor
February 27, 2025
Valentine's Day is here, and it's time to see what candies shine for this holiday.

Sweet treats: The best Valentine’s Day candy to snack on

Reese Neiger, Editor
February 14, 2025
Yago has three different bowl sizes. All of their bowls are topped with fresh fruit and different toppings like granola and honey!

Griffins review: Yago Juice

Alyssa Mathews, Reese Neiger, Seren Danks, Brooklynn De Shazer, Esme Justice, and Isabella Adame Cordero
December 17, 2024
One of the psychology offices where students can enter if they need support.

[Photo] Meet our amazing school psychologists!

Seren Danks, Staff Writer
December 16, 2024
Music Studio singing "Jingle Bell Rock" for as the opening number of their show.

Music Studio hits the stage for their end-of-semester performance

Reese Neiger, Editor
December 13, 2024
Sweet Jill's is filled with treats for people with a sweet tooth!

Griffins review: Sweet Jill’s Bakery

Reese Neiger, Alyssa Mathews, Esme Justice, Seren Danks, Brooklynn De Shazer, and Isabella Adame Cordero
December 12, 2024
Sweet Jill's outside exterior which shows off their bake goods

[Photo] Sweet Jill’s

December 12, 2024
Each of the paintings features the structure and direction of architecture in buildings.

This year’s Ink and Architecture Art Show gave new opportunities for new artists

Reese Neiger, Editor
November 22, 2024
Are luxuries like make-up and skin care fun activities or mentally draining?

Modern beauty standards are destroying young girls’ confidence

Reese Neiger, Editor
November 19, 2024
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
Students in cheer, dance, band and more gathered for halftime and performed together to warm up the crowd.

Student spirit rises through Homecoming game loss

Reese Neiger, Staff Writer
September 30, 2024
Students enjoyed Club Rush as they checked out different booths and explored clubs that suited their interests.

Students rush to Club Rush

Reese Neiger and Alyssa Mathews
September 20, 2024
California legislature recently passed a law for schools to have stricter phone regulation.

Where does Los Alamitos High School stand with cell phone policies?

Reese Neiger, Editor
September 19, 2024
New drama with celebrities pop up daily. One of the most recent additions to this is Blake Lively and the movie "It Ends With Us".

Is this the end of ‘It Ends with Us’?

Reese Neiger, Staff Writer
August 27, 2024
Dress codes are a topic of conversation many past and current students can talk about. How are dress codes helpful for students, and how is it helpful that Los Al doesn’t have one?

Los Al’s no dress code: A yes or a no?

Reese Neiger, Staff Writer
June 3, 2024
Many freshmen found the event helpful because of the amount of work they were able to complete with assistance.

Link Crew’s Study with a Buddy made a great end to last event of the year

Reese Neiger, Staff Writer
May 30, 2024
Students were racing to the crowd as they attempted to catch a glimpse of Ryan Seacrest and other KIIS FM staff.

Ryan Seacrest stops by Los Alamitos High School

Reese Neiger and Kalea Davies
April 26, 2024
After a monumental Era's Tour, Taylor Swift has released a brand new album with a new, moody twist to her songs.

‘The Tortured Poet’s Department’: An honest review

Sydney Forsyte, Issy Steinberg, Owen Silverman, Jasmine Lee, Reese Neiger, Kalea Davies, Jaya Eapen, and Katie Arnoult
April 23, 2024
Are issues from a court case from almost 30 years ago still occurring?

Investigating O.J. Simpson and his legacy in law

Reese Neiger, Staff writer
April 22, 2024
If you don't know where to go for a fun treat, there are many small businesses nearby that have amazing desserts!

Local dessert shop must-tries

Reese Neiger, Staff Writer
March 27, 2024
The Kona Ice was a great cool off from the hot day.

Link Crew organized free Kona Ice for freshmen

Reese Neiger, Staff Writer
March 21, 2024
This unique Tiny Art Show is open to all of Los Alamitos High School's current and future students!

Small art, big deal: Los Al’s Tiny Art Show

Reese Neiger, Staff Writer
March 4, 2024
In recent years the world has witnessed many unusual environmental conditions due to climate change. But what is being done about it?

What are we doing about climate change?

Reese Neiger, Staff Writer
March 1, 2024
Los Al's frosh softball team in the middle of playing their game.

Girls Frosh softball team dominates their first game

Reese Neiger, Staff Writer
February 16, 2024
Many award shows have different purposes; what awards do they all give?

Award show season

Reese Neiger, Staff Writer
January 26, 2024
Emerging Leaders holding poster with information that advocate for mental health.

Emerging Leaders helped Griffins with their recent event

Reese Neiger and Kalea Davies
December 18, 2023
Preparation for finals can feel overwhelming, but there are different strategies and resources that can help students achieve.

How Los Al students can prepare for finals

Reese Neiger, Staff Writer
December 15, 2023
Sandra Day O'Connor served in the U.S. Supreme Court for nearly 25 years.

Sandra Day O’Connor: Her life, career and, impact

Reese Neiger, Staff Writer
December 7, 2023
Do you think November is a winter or fall month?

Is November a fall or winter season?

Reese Neiger, Staff Writer
November 15, 2023
Los Al students and exchange students from Germany gather around the beach for a group photo.

Students from Germany visit Los Alamitos High school

Reese Neiger, Staff Writer
October 31, 2023
A beloved member of the Los Al community, Bud always maintains a smile while on the job.

Staff Spotlight: Bud Jones

Reese Neiger, Staff Writer
October 27, 2023
The leaves are beginning to fall and change color as autumn arrives.

Fall activities to start the season!

Reese Neiger and Angel Johnston
October 12, 2023
Students going to class during a passing period on Friday, Sept. 22. A police car was also stationed in front of the Performing Arts Center.

High amount of student absences on Sept. 22

Reese Neiger, Staff Writer
September 28, 2023
A poster of the Europe summer trip giving viewers information.

Los Al’s Europe summer trip

Reese Neiger, Staff Writer
September 22, 2023
A visual depiction of the debate between Spotify and Apple Music.

Spotify vs. Apple Music

Kalea Davies and Reese Neiger
September 12, 2023
In "Wolves" the team is posing for a fun team photo before a game.

Los Al Drama’s ‘Wolves’ howls its way to success

Reese Neiger, Staff Writer
August 30, 2023
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