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The best local coffee shops near Eagle Rock
Art by Zazie Pritchett-Sidle The first coffee shop in Eagle Rock was called The ECT Coffee House in the mid to late 1980s. Coffee shops have been part of Eagle Rock for a long time and they are places to be with friends, alone, and be with the community. In this article I will use a scale of 1-5 to show you six coffee shops that are near Eagle Rock that are the best to go get coffee with friends or by yourself. The Corner Cafe: Habitat The Habitat is at 3708 North Eagle Rock
Diego Ceron
2 days ago
The best local coffee shops near Eagle Rock
Art by Zazie Pritchett-Sidle The first coffee shop in Eagle Rock was called The ECT Coffee House in the mid to late 1980s. Coffee shops have been part of Eagle Rock for a long time and they are places to be with friends, alone, and be with the community. In this article I will use a scale of 1-5 to show you six coffee shops that are near Eagle Rock that are the best to go get coffee with friends or by yourself. The Corner Cafe: Habitat The Habitat is at 3708 North Eagle Rock
Diego Ceron
2 days ago
Passion profile: Nathan Schneider and jazz
All photos by Silas Taylor “The thing about jazz is- every single performance is different. I think that’s what inspires me so much." - Nathan Schneider Nathan Schneider is an 11th grader at ERHS who strives to play music with as many people as possible. He’s part of the symphonic band, marching band, but if you couldn’t tell, his passion is jazz. He's a part of Combo Band, Big Band, and Latin Jazz Band. Nathan’s musical journey started in 4th grade when he was given a school
Silas Taylor
3 days ago
Common mysteries: case file #001 - are yawns actually contagious?
Art by Zazie Pritchett-Sidle Case Opened: September 2025 Subject: The Curious Contagion of the Yawn Setting the Scene You’re in class, sleepy and bored . The person in the seat next to you stretches, letting out a long yawn. Within the next seconds, three more of your classmates follow. By the end of the lesson, it seems that the entire class has caught it. Coincidence? Hardly. Our case today investigates the strange social domino effect of the contagious yawn. Exhibit A:
Avni Koppula
3 days ago
Cosmic vinyl
All photo credits to Faye Deetsch Cosmic Vinyl, a new record store, originally operated in Echo Park and also had a vegan cafe, but unfortunately had to close in July 2024. Luckily, they were able to re-open in Eagle Rock, finding the perfect location, fitting in with the small businesses in between Transport Skate Shop and Vidiots. The outside of the store features their very own neon sign, and they even have the 1980s arcade game “Centipede,” adding to their retro vibe. Th
Faye Deetsch
4 days ago
What does ERHS think of the phone ban?
Art by Faye Deetsch Welcome back Eagles to another year of school! Back to school also means saying goodbye to our phones, as Eagle Rock has refined its phone ban policy. Last year, many remember that we were expected to put our phones away in the infamous Yondr pouches at the beginning of first/fifth period. This year, the system has upgraded, and we are now told to lock our phones away when we enter campus. Now, everyone has different opinions on this ban, and that got me t
Rianne Hizon
5 days ago
Architecture of ERHS
“Dick” Whittington, Eagle Rock Junior High School, USC Digital Library, California Historical Society Founded in September, 1927, the school you’re probably reading this article in has been around for a while. Of course, the buildings, bungalows, and landscaping used to be quite different. “Eagle Rock Jr/Sr High School” has gone through several changes, both extreme and miniature in its 98 years open. The original buildings used to be in a beautiful Mission Revival style whi
Matia Hosack
5 days ago
The Christian Denominations: a simplified breakdown of the differences and beliefs
Art by Afreen Mann Majumdar Disclaimer: Although I do belong to a particular denomination, this article is purely informational and unbiased. Also, note that this article is very simplified. Not every denomination, or every single fact about each denomination is included. Finally, this article is very long, and meant to be read in intervals or skipped through if you want to learn about a specific denomination. According to a recent estimate by the Center for the Study of Glob
Leo Aviña
Oct 17
Teacher profile: Mr. Aguilar
Photo by Nyda Hosack Since he started teaching here at ERHS 26 years ago, Mr. Aguilar has been the energetic, inspirational Algebra 1 and Financial Algebra teacher who currently resides in room B34; a bungalow right next to the North Gym. In addition to teaching math, he is also the school’s soccer coach. He’s been playing the sport since he was around 5 or 6 years old, and considered himself decent at playing it. Mr. Aguilar played soccer at the high school level and even at
Gavin Francisco
Oct 17
The rise and fall of Pillarhenge
Art by Zazie Pritchett-Sidle Our town’s mysteries continue as the neighborhood landmark, coined “Pillarhenge,” continues to confuse. If you haven’t read the previous story on Pillarhenge , here’s some background. This site has been abandoned for decades, appearing as nothing but 27 gated-off poles in an arch. The origin of the pillars is unclear, but they’ve been around for a very long time and have had some notable events go down, including a murder in 1978. Clearly, this
Ellie Cole-Calderon
Oct 15
Senior night vlog: the last game on our field
As our varsity football team took to the Don Mengel Field one last time, we couldn’t help but cherish the memories created there over the years. On October 10th, the Class of 2026 was honored during the Senior Night football game. The Eagles triumphed over Lincoln with a final score of 35-14, doing the field proud in its final game. While we eagerly await the new renovations, we will no doubt miss the field that created such valuable memories for students and staff alike here
Rebecca Pack
Oct 15
The chokehold that workplace TV shows have on America
According to IMDb’s top 100 TV show list, 46% are set in a workplace. In a random google form survey of students in grades 7-12, 56% selected a favorite series that takes place in a workplace as well. Based on this research, why is this genre of TV shows so popular? These numbers show workplace comedies are everywhere, but statistics alone don’t explain why they matter. “I love mockumentary or workplace comedies,” writes an anonymous 10th grader, whose favorite show is Abbot
Rebecca Pack
Oct 15
New Goodwill in Pasadena
On Friday, August 22, Pasadena hosted its 4th Goodwill grand opening. Located on E. Colorado Blvd., the well-known second-hand retail store opened its doors to thrifty shoppers, resellers, and budgeting students. Only 0.2 miles from the Pasadena City College campus, the styles in-store seem to be catered to younger shoppers. While this seems like the perfect opportunity for customers to shop cheaply and get trending pieces that resonate with their fashion taste, something off
Ivy Spruell
Oct 13
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