Val's Padlet - August 15, 2025 by VALERIE SANCHEZ

Headline - 11/21/24

vsanchez0261 — 2025-08-15 21:43:00 UTC

"Wicked" flies into theaters with an estimated box office sales record of $120 - $140 million.

Warm up 8/15

vsanchez0261 — 2025-08-18 21:39:20 UTC

Counselor profile

- As a counselor, what are the steps you took to prepare for coming to a new school with new students and staff?

- After attending DPMHS for a certain
amount of time, how has your experience been?
- What was your inspiration to become a counselor?

- What plans will you have to increase college acceptance rates?

- What did you do before coming to DPMHS?

- Why are you changing the college pathways?

- How has the change from being a college counselor to a guidance counselor been?

8-18-25

vsanchez0261 — 2025-08-19 01:37:55 UTC

Who should be interviewed: immigrant students (would be anonymized), maybe find someone from the district and teachers/school staff.

Questions:

How does it feel going back to school, knowing the dangers of going out?
Do you feel safe knowing schools and districts are including different safety precautions?

8/18/25

vsanchez0261 — 2025-08-19 01:55:39 UTC

Before the interview, be sure to bring something to write with, such as a notebook, since you should not solely rely on a device due to a power outage.
Once you start the interview, be sure to write down key details and ask for consent to record the interview/their voice.
After the interview, be sure to wrap it up respectfully. Ask the interviewee if there is anything else they want to add on and thank them for their time.
Before starting to write your story, be sure to re-read or re-listen to the interview to get inspiration to start it and to structure the story.
Make sure that you fact-check your quotes from the interviewee to have accurate information.

8-20-25

vsanchez0261 — 2025-08-20 22:06:09 UTC

"There is a slang term that, because I am not writing this for a foul-mouthed satire on a streaming service, I will refer to as “bleep-you money”: the amount of cash you need to feel free to do and say what you want."

It uses a lot of clues and details about the show, South Park.

8/21/25 (VERY wordy lead)

vsanchez0261 — 2025-08-21 21:59:10 UTC

Since the founding of Daniel Pearl Magnet High School (DPMHS) back in 2009, it has always had journalism and communication in its name, but that will soon change as the Los Angeles Unified School District Board of Education approved a name change in a 9-2 vote on Wednesday.

8/22/25

vsanchez0261 — 2025-08-22 21:50:46 UTC

What plan(s) do you have for after retirement?
What inspired you to first become a teacher?
Why did you decide to retire?

8-27-25

vsanchez0261 — 2025-08-27 21:57:15 UTC

Journalists
National Guard - Washington DC
COVID
Taylor Swift and Travis

8-28-25

vsanchez0261 — 2025-08-28 22:04:56 UTC

Junior Megan Ramriez prances in a shark costume during Fiesta Friday on Aug 28. During the activity, Ramriez announced to the crowd that she was forced at gunpoint to do this. "I, in fact, LOVE showing school spirit," Ramriez said. "I'm definitely not saying this because I have a barrel towards my head."

Why Journalism matters

vsanchez0261 — 2025-09-04 22:07:04 UTC

Tell the truth and act like a watchdog for society.
Blogs allow people to become journalists of their own
A blogger doesn't need someone's approval to post different material
Being part of the community by interviewing locals, taking photos
Being a fair person and putting your own natural biases aside for stories.
Covering injustice can make History.

9/8/25

vsanchez0261 — 2025-09-08 21:55:38 UTC

‘The Conjuring: Last Rites’ creeps its way to another box office win for the horror genre

This is good news because it shows how the movie is doing financially and how people are still going to the movies

https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2025-09-07/the-conjuring-last-rites-creeps-its-way-to-another-box-office-win-for-horror-genre

9/10/25

vsanchez0261 — 2025-09-10 21:52:49 UTC

South Korea
Powerball Lotto
Chicago, declining
Qatar, Hamas
AirPods pro 3 & Translation

9/11/25

vsanchez0261 — 2025-09-11 22:05:42 UTC

The blueprint

https://hhsblueprint.com/ - Florida

- This website has a story that I really want to do, which dives into trinkets as the way people are spending their own money on necessities. Other than that, I do like how many stories this webite has.

We can also create games to get more clicks for the website

9/18/25

vsanchez0261 — 2025-09-18 22:00:35 UTC

This interviewer is very calm while interviewing
She takes her time asking the questions.
She asks many in-depth questions, such as the influence of his childhood, aka personal questions.
HAMILTON AHHHH
The interviewer does some follow-up questions after Lin finishes answering the main question.

9/22/25

vsanchez0261 — 2025-09-22 22:02:35 UTC

As characters yearn for true love, to accept who they are as a person, “The Book of Life” dives deep into personal conflicts of this sort.

“It was such an amazing movie,” Junior Megan Rameriz said in an interview with the movie’s cast. “It was the perfect balance between sadness and happiness.”

In the Mexican town of San Angel, Malono, Jouaqin and Maria are childhood friends. Maria was sent to boarding school at a young age, which separated the trio. Years later, after Jouaqin joined the town’s military and Manolo played guitar and bullfighting, Maria returned to the town of San Angel. Out of spite, someone attempts to murder Maria. In a twist of events, Manolo actually took the bait and died.

9-25-25

vsanchez0261 — 2025-09-25 21:52:17 UTC

Three takeaways

Many people, including fellow late-night hosts, checked up on Jimmy. He thanked everyone, including the people who dislike him.
He apologized for "mocking" Charlie's death (no king whyyy)
Jimmy also wants to live in a country that provides and supports the first amendment right (freedom of speech.)

10-1-25

vsanchez0261 — 2025-10-01 21:49:11 UTC

MLB
Avoid a government shutdown
?
Mormon church

10/6/25

vsanchez0261 — 2025-10-06 21:48:08 UTC

6/10

I'm stressed out for many reasons, but I finally submitted my video for video production so I'm happy about that.

10/9/25

vsanchez0261 — 2025-10-09 21:51:43 UTC

Tbh, I'm doing so so. I have a C in my math class (I'm trying to get that up) and I'm just always so tired. But, I am looking forward to this weekend as I am going to Zarina's (my BEST BEST BEST friend's sweet 16 & my birthday hangout.)

10-14-25

vsanchez0261 — 2025-10-15 02:56:16 UTC

English teachers Francesca Gunther and Valerie Queiroga participates in a game of “How Well Do You Know Each Other" during Fiesta Friday on Oct. 14. In honor of National Best Friend Day, teachers were able to compete in competitions and win prizes. “Is she really my best friend, or am I faking it,” Queiroga said.

10/17/25

vsanchez0261 — 2025-10-17 21:30:27 UTC

From The Gator - They are able to add GIFs when overviewing the story.
From Coppell Student Media (Coppell High School) - I like how they have a post and design of the week.
El Estoque (Monta Vista High School) - They have a page of games that their staff made.

10/21/25

vsanchez0261 — 2025-10-22 02:00:43 UTC

10/15/25

What did reporters covering the Pentagon from nearly every major news outlet, including several considered “Trump-friendly,” refuse to sign this week?

A: Violation of the first amendment right as the Pentagon wanted to cherry-pick what would be published to the news and journalists.

President Trump first flew to Israel this week to be there when hostages arrived.

What have numerous U.S. airports refused to show? Choose one.

a. a video of Kristi Noem, Department of Homeland Security Secretary, praising the TSA

b. a video of President Trump, explaining all he has done for air safety

c. a video of Noem blaming the Democrats for the government shutdown

d. a video of the Coast Guard shooting down a third boat said to contain drug smugglers.

What prizes were recently announced that President Trump wanted to win but didn’t.

A: Nobel Peace Prize?

10-22-25

vsanchez0261 — 2025-10-23 02:33:58 UTC

Lovure
No Kings Day ; D - 7 Million
Dodgers vs Blue Jays
Due to Trump creating his ballroom

10/23/25

vsanchez0261 — 2025-10-23 22:00:14 UTC

Peek into junior Valerie Sanchez's productive yet stressful week

10/27/25

vsanchez0261 — 2025-10-27 21:52:13 UTC

- I would check their official Instagrams or other social media posts.

I would check an actual, reliable news platform

10/28/25

vsanchez0261 — 2025-10-29 02:45:49 UTC

2. False because his actual name is Scott

3. False - he worked for the wall street journal

4. False - https://pearlhs.lausd.org/

10/30/25

vsanchez0261 — 2025-10-30 21:56:28 UTC

Good

I really like all of the infographics. They are colorful and have a lot of information || The headline colors flow very well with the pages || The front and back covers are amazing

Needs Work

On page 10, there needs to be a bit more spacing from the headline, photo and text || On page 11, the byline is a bit too high/close to the headline and far away from the text.

Next time

We should just focus more on spacing between the headlines, bylines and stories.

11/5/25

vsanchez0261 — 2025-11-05 22:59:40 UTC

Dick Cheney
Prop 50 just passed
Longest
Dodger (ew)

11/17/25

vsanchez0261 — 2025-11-17 22:56:20 UTC

I like how their logo is animated and on theme with the month we're in

I also like how they have games.

11/19/25

vsanchez0261 — 2025-11-19 22:48:47 UTC

Jeffrey Epstein
Marjorie Taylor Greene
Texas????

12/1/25

vsanchez0261 — 2025-12-01 22:57:42 UTC

This lead is really good as it goes straight to the point. It gives the 5Ws and the how in an instant. It gives/has factual information.

https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2025-11-28/college-freshman-flying-home-for-thanksgiving-surprise-is-instead-deported-despite-court-order

12/3/25

vsanchez0261 — 2025-12-03 23:09:28 UTC

What are students' top 5 artists this year?
What are students' top song of the year?
What are students' top concerts of the year?

12/4/25

vsanchez0261 — 2025-12-04 22:57:01 UTC

Students and staff attended this year’s homecoming dance, “Hollywood Under the Stars,” held in the gym from 6.00 PM to 9:00 PM on Dec. 12. The dance was initially sold out until ASB Leadership released an extra 100 tickets.

12/5/25

vsanchez0261 — 2025-12-05 22:49:41 UTC

D. In the literature class, students read from "Hamlet" and the Bible.

12/8/25

vsanchez0261 — 2025-12-08 23:00:27 UTC

I am a bit in shock, as I thought young adults would be in the larger percentage. It was pretty obvious that young adults would have the majority of the news from social media. It is a bit concerning that young adults are more likely than any other group to trust information from social media.

12/9/25

vsanchez0261 — 2025-12-09 22:12:40 UTC