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Distance learning can be lonely but Pride Club offers that

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human connection that students are craving right now. By Branden Gerson

Despite being in the midst of a global pandemic, the Pride Club continues to provide all students with a safe and judgment-free zone to express themselves. Pride Club has a Zoom meeting every Monday at 12:30 p.m. hosted by the school’s psychiatric social worker, Joanne Tuell. Meetings were originally on Thursdays at 2:30 p.m. but will now be held on Mondays starting Oct. 5. They start of with fun icebreaker questions to get everyone acquainted and feeling comfortable with each other in the Zoom. Then, they share personal experiences and sometimes talk about goals for the club and how to promote it. On Oct. 1, Mental Health Practitioners Talia Guppy and Frances Marion with Photo by Valeria Luquin Talia Guppy and Frances Marion are Mental Health Practitioners with the Los Angeles Unifed School District Human Relations, Diversity and Equity department who gave a presentation during the Pride Club meeting on the Los Angeles Unifed School District Oct. 1. Human Relations, Diversity and Equity Pride Club, socialize with their feelings. Additionally, it has evolved department gave a presentation to mem- friends and experience some of that into a club for passionate students at bers of the club. In their presentation, human connection they are missing. DPMHS to participate in LGBTQ+ conferthey talked about the best circumstances “I go to the Pride Club to see my ences and to educate others about what of when to come out and when not to. friends because right now, it’s very hard it means to be LGBTQ+ and how to be an They ofered helpful advice and created to see people out of class,” sophomore ally. a safe environment for students to talk Frankie Witt said. “Pride Club is some- “We need a Pride Club so that more about their own experiences. thing I always look forward to on a people can educate others about LGBTQ The pandemic has necessitated Dan- Thursday.” and that they won’t think it’s a “phase” iel Pearl Magnet High School to take part Pride Club formed several years ago or they’re doing it for attention,” junior in online learning, which leaves many to be a place of comfort for DPMHS stu- Breanna Peralta said. DPMHS students lacking the same hu- dents struggling to come out. Over time, man connection they had before school Pride Club has sustained its reputation as became virtual. Now, students can go to a safe place for teens to express their Instagram: @brandEnGerson

Just the fall necessities What to wear with your face mask this season

Photo by Vince Gillen Sophomore Jermaine Vince Gillen with vibrant outfts.Wearing a blue vest over a white mid-length top and of-white pants.

By Jessica Melkonyan

We may be in the middle of a pandemic but that shouldn’t be stopping you from pulling of a trendy outft.

During this time, it’s important to keep your self esteem on the radar. When you don’t go out of the house and see people, it really afects your mental status. So when you get the chance to leave your house of doom, you’d want to take that opportunity to dress up and show yourself of even though you’re probably just going to the grocery store. Some people even like to fancy-up just to sit at home. Fashion is a signifcant part of everyone’s lives, everyone wears clothes right? The bonus of it all is strutting your style, no matter where you are or who you’re with. Everyone needs some confdence.

So here’s a little guide, to inspire and motivate you to boost your self esteem with fashion choices. But face it, the mask is not preventing you from looking good, it’s actually a unique add on to a rockin’ outft. A pizzazz to our world of pandemic distress. Instagram: @sh.jeess

Photo by Justin Pernillo Junior Justin Pernillo rockin’ a black and white checkered designed short-sleeved fannel on top of a simple white crew neck and black jeans.

Photo by Gaby Huizar Photo by Sylvana Prieto Junior Gaby Huizar pulls of a bright outft with a Junior Sylvana Prieto shows of a simple black tank striped yellow long sleeve shirt, dark blue mom jeans, top topped of with skirt overalls. and killer primary-colored classic vans. 12 Te Pearl Post | October 2020

Photo by Alysa Basmadzyan Freshman Alysa Basmadzyan wears blue ripped mom jeans with a tight white long sleeve top, and to top it all of, white Nike AirForce 1s.

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