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HeLa, goddess of death
Art by Ondine Mitchell Henrietta Lacks died on October 4, 1951. Her autopsy report, though disturbing, contained an eerily glamorous description of her innards: every organ, beginning with her cervix, was dotted with glimmering pearls. However, to the dismay of Henrietta and her family, these were pearls of death…but not for scientists. Henrietta’s cells were lesioned from her cervix months prior to her death. She had been receiving treatment at Johns Hopkins “colored ward”
Juliet Hays
3 days ago
Huntington's Rose Garden
All photos by Erin Maddox This Lunar New Year welcomes the Year of the Horse, a Chinese zodiac sign symbolizing a high-energy, fast-paced era, focusing on leaving the past behind. To celebrate, the Huntington Lunar New Year Festival showcased an array of cultural displays, including Wushu Tai Chi performances with swords, spears, fans, and taiko drums, demonstrated by The Guo Jie Tai Chi Academy. While The Lion Dance Association entertained audiences with the L.A. Kun Seng K
Erin Maddox
35 minutes ago
Jaywalking at ERHS
Photo taken by Nyda Los Angeles, California, is a city infamous for its abundance of traffic. Being the second largest city in the US, it’s not surprising that many residents own a car, with 80% of households in LA owning/having access to at least one vehicle. Though this helps with long distance travel and getting around the city, being car-centric has its cons, such as the high rate of pedestrian fatalities, some of which are caused by jaywalking. Jaywalking is described by
Rianne Hizon
22 hours ago
Teacher profile: AP Chem King, Mr. Khatchaturian
If you’ve taken AP chemistry, you know Mr. Khatchaturian (also known as Mr. K), who resides in room 302 in the Main Building. He’s been teaching here since 2016. Originally a science teacher, Mr. K wasn't too pleased to be assigned chem because of how complex the subject is. However, Mrs. Gallegos gave him helpful guidance in teaching the class. The subject also helped him understand how the world operates in terms of energy, which he finds interesting. If Mr. K could have a
Stella Marr
22 hours ago
The pizza street preachers
All photos by Afreen The ¨Pizza People¨ started out with pocket sized bibles a couple years ago, located on every street corner by ERHS. Then they upped their game with pizza and, as of January 13, 2026, soft drinks. When they set their stands in front of the main entrance it's common to see the booths surrounded by swarms of hungry, chanting teenagers. They get greasy slices in exchange for reciting things along the lines of ¨god is king¨. But just who are these guys? One m
Stella Marr
1 day ago
HeLa, goddess of death
Art by Ondine Mitchell Henrietta Lacks died on October 4, 1951. Her autopsy report, though disturbing, contained an eerily glamorous description of her innards: every organ, beginning with her cervix, was dotted with glimmering pearls. However, to the dismay of Henrietta and her family, these were pearls of death…but not for scientists. Henrietta’s cells were lesioned from her cervix months prior to her death. She had been receiving treatment at Johns Hopkins “colored ward”
Juliet Hays
3 days ago
The death of critical thinking with the overconsumption of artificial intelligence
Art by Afreen Mann Majumdar When was the last time you used artificial intelligence? Whether it was a short search for a question you had or to complete one of your overdue assignments, do you find yourself being overreliant on AI? If you are, you’re not alone. According to the College Board , studies show that “AI use is more prevalent than ever in America’s high schools.” Worldwide, AI is portrayed as an incredibly efficient, helpful, and endless source of information that
Rebecca Pack
4 days ago
Escape from Stranger Things: a season 5 overview
This article contains spoilers for Stranger Things Season 5 After nine long years spent defeating interdimensional monsters, the beloved Netflix series, Stranger Things , has finally ended. With a series full of unexpected twists and turns, much hope rested on season five to deliver a jaw-dropping series finale. Season five was divided into three sections, or ‘volumes.’ Volume 1 dropped on November 26, Volume 2 released on Christmas Day, and Volume 3, the finale, was releas
Simone Modina
6 days ago
LAUSD walkout and protest: a photo essay
On Wednesday, February 4, 2026, hundreds of LAUSD students walked out of school in protest of destructive and unlawful immigration enforcement in our communities. At ERHS, students gathered in the quad after first period, holding signs, blowing whistles, and shouting. After a few minutes, approximately 400 students walked out of school through the main office entrance. Walking and chanting down Yosemite Drive, they made their journey to Downtown LA through completely free pu
Oona Warren
Feb 20
The future of Stranger Things
Art by Emaline Varava The future of Stranger Things At 5 PM PST on New Years’ Eve 2025, thousands of outages were reported on Netflix. This was because their most popular show, Stranger Things , dropped its season finale. So many people were eager to watch it as they had been waiting three years since the last season, and for those who’ve been there from the beginning, nine years since season one. Once the finale dropped, Stranger Things would end its near-decade run of epis
Gavin Francisco
Feb 19
Descanso Gardens, enchanted lights: a recap
The Descanso Gardens Forest lights is an annual experience consisting of a one mile walk through beautiful light installations, which takes about an hour to walk through. It also consists of concessions, like hot chocolate and warm apple cider, available in three areas around the garden. This holiday experience started on November 16 and ended on January 4. Here's a quick recap of the beautiful festival in photos: (All photos by Mazzy Jacobs)
Mazzy Jacobs
Feb 19
Girls lacrosse kicks off their inaugural season
Photo courtesy of Heather Matula Eagle Rock Girl’s Lacrosse team kicks off their first season this Wednesday February 18th at Westridge High School at 3:30. At the beginning of the year, Coach Christina, Coach Ben, and Coach Heather worked to get the program started, and it wasn’t a linear process. Getting girls who wanted to participate was an initial hurdle, but they were amazed by the response they received from the Eagle Rock community. Through the past few months the gir
Zadie Kang
Feb 18
Humans: athletes at The Rock
All art by Rebecca Pack With over 10 different sports teams on campus, Eagle Rock High School is certainly buzzing with athletes. Have you ever wanted to learn more about your fellow classmates’ dedication and passion for their teams? Here’s a quick overview of how these athletes celebrate, maintain balance in their lives, and prepare for their big games. Caleb Sopenasky, 10th grade, Basketball How do you celebrate your victories? "To me, wins are rewards for the work put in
Rebecca Pack
Feb 18
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