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News From the Students, For the Students

The Griffin Gazette
News From the Students, For the Students

The Griffin Gazette
Olivia Cooks

Olivia Cooks, Staff Writer

Olivia is a senior at Los Al, and this is her first year as a staff writer in Journalism. She loves to hang out with friends, go to thrift shops in L.A., listen to music, and go to concerts in her free time. Olivia is interested in writing articles about sports and important events.

All content by Olivia Cooks
When the clock struck 9 p.m., students gathered as the prom king and queen were announced: Jacob Moreo and Beth Siersma!

The end of an era: Prom 2024

Olivia Cooks, Staff Writer
May 21, 2024
Civic center in France taken during Los Al's Spring Break Europe trip.

The fleeting extinction of foreign language learning

Olivia Cooks, Staff Writer
May 9, 2024
Electric car charging in Birmingham, UK City Centre. Courtesy of Unsplash

Electric vehicles are taking over the world

Olivia Cooks, Staff Writer
April 23, 2024
The Daytona National Speedway is home to the Daytona 500, the most prestigious and famous race in NASCAR.

The Daytona National Speedway (pictured) is home to the Daytona 500, the most prestigious and famous race in NASCAR.

Mr. Smith, Los Al's surf coach, jumps off the diving board on top of a surf board; cowabunga!

Griffin Games 2024, here we go!

Olivia Cooks, Staff Writer
March 27, 2024
Dukovany, Czech Republic's nuclear power plant generates 15 TWh of electricity annually, covering about 20% of energy consumption in the Czech Republic.

Small modular reactors are producing a nuclear energy renaissance

Olivia Cooks, Staff Writer
March 22, 2024
Journalism students in the PAC with their advisor, Mrs. Franzen, who performed in the improv show.

Griffin Gazette reviews LAUSD Staff Improv Show

Owen Silverman, Bella Kim, Sydney Forsyte, Olivia Cooks, Kalea Davies, Layla Martinez, Issy Steinberg, and Katie Arnoult
March 15, 2024
According to the Country Music Association, 51% of U.S. adults listen to country music.

Is country music taking over the music industry?

Olivia Cooks and Layla Martinez
March 5, 2024
Los Al's dance team frolics around the stage at the KAR competition.

Los Al’s dance team danced their way past the competition

Olivia Cooks, Staff Writer
February 9, 2024
A neighborhood in Canal Winchester, Ohio is covered in snow during the winter storm.

What’s happening with the weather?

Olivia Cooks, Staff Writer
January 31, 2024
Beautiful green, blue, and white crocheted squares. Courtesy of Unsplash.

Is crochet coming back?

Olivia Cooks, Staff Writer
December 22, 2023
CosMc's will only be around for a limited time, so it's best to enjoy it while you can!

McDonald’s new CosMc’s restaurant

Olivia Cooks, Staff Writer
December 19, 2023
Classroom graphic that represents education during the pandemic. Courtesy of Pixbay.

The lasting academic impact of COVID-19

Olivia Cooks, Staff Writer
December 12, 2023
There are hundreds of different traditions, festivals, and celebrations that occur during the holiday season!

Ways Christmas is celebrated around the world

Olivia Cooks, Staff Writer
December 8, 2023
"I think [horse racing] needs to be stopped. Too many horses are dying." A 'Nextdoor' user said.

Is horse racing a cruel sport?

Olivia Cooks, Staff Writer
November 30, 2023
Picture of the beautiful Lloyd Hall taken during a campus tour.

The Importance of college visits: The University of Alabama

Olivia Cooks, Staff Writer
October 25, 2023
Photo of a police car on the street. “This funding will strengthen our commitment to public safety in our community,” Seal Beach Chief of Police Michael Henderson said.

Traffic safety grant awarded to Seal Beach police

Olivia Cooks, Staff Writer
October 9, 2023
An eerie pumpkin stand at the entrance of the Vons store in Rossmoor... yummy.

Fall is here, and so is pumpkin spice!

Olivia Cooks, Staff Writer
October 2, 2023
The Netflix debate logo represents a fun movie night with popcorn!

The Netflix debate

Olivia Cooks, Staff Writer
September 19, 2023
Photo of a street in the midst of the storm.

Hurricane Hilary hits Southern California

Olivia Cooks and Layla Martinez
August 29, 2023
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