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de Toledo hosts local robotics tournament, inspires future innovators
de Toledo hosts local robotics tournament, inspires future innovators
December 14, 2024
11th grade students sit through a grade-level meeting on Dec. 11, 2024. Attendance at these meetings is mandatory for all students. (Right to left: Avriella R., Joley B., Gabi S., Eden L., Jonah Z.)
Do we need town halls?
December 12, 2024
Class of 2025 gets stuck on the top lot trying to leave campus on Friday, Sept. 6.
Senior class boycotts new parking rule, sparking controversy
September 9, 2024
Israeli innovation created the Iron Dome ‘from a place of desperation’
June 10, 2024
Lila Kessler ('25) won second place in the annual Jewish Scholastic Journalism Awards for her opinion article "Uniting in the face of hate." This is de Toledo's second time winning a JSPA award and Kessler's first award for journalism.
Kessler wins 2024 Jewish Scholastic Journalism Award
April 19, 2024
de Toledo hosts local robotics tournament, inspires future innovators
de Toledo hosts local robotics tournament, inspires future innovators
December 14, 2024
Hubert Paz, de Toledo's athletic trainer, helps student athletes with injuries in his office off the gym Sept. 26, 2024.
Inside the life of de Toledo’s athletic trainer ‘Hubie’
October 2, 2024
Barbara Edberg, the school's administrative assistant, coordinates a large variety of tasks to help keep the school functioning properly, including taking care of medical issues, managing forms, and responding to student problems.
We don’t need a school nurse–we have Mrs. Edberg
October 2, 2024
Maya, age 15, from Israel, near Gaza, talked with Prowler editor Max Bromberg during her time in Los Angeles Feb. 15, 2024: "Maya is a fun and bubbly person," Max writes. "We had a lot of fun making paper airplanes together. I did not know how, so she had to teach me. Hers was very good, while mine was not as good. Maya is funny, friendly, and talkative. There was never a silent moment when I was interviewing her; we were talking the whole time. I had a lot of fun talking with Maya, but we avoided the topic of war."
Israeli teens visit de Toledo
February 25, 2024
Ayanna D., an Israeli teen who lives in a kibbutz near the Gaza strip, is visiting dTHS for two weeks (Feb. 15, 2024).
Israeli teen: ‘The pressure they are putting on Israel to end the war is not justified’
February 24, 2024
Tournament?
Tournament?
December 2, 2024
Ben R ('25) hits a single in a game during the '23-24 season at West Hills Baseball Field.
dTHS baseball player shares his concerns about a ‘downgraded’ season
November 19, 2024
Basketball?
Basketball?
November 10, 2024
Max Bromberg (left) and Daniel Geft team up to talk sports.
Talkin’ Sports: NFL Week Four
September 30, 2024
Fans enjoy the fireworks show after a 7-3 Dodger win vs. the Reds at Dodger stadium (May 17, 2024).
Take me out to the ballgame
June 5, 2024
de Toledo hosts local robotics tournament, inspires future innovators
de Toledo hosts local robotics tournament, inspires future innovators
December 14, 2024
11th grade students sit through a grade-level meeting on Dec. 11, 2024. Attendance at these meetings is mandatory for all students. (Right to left: Avriella R., Joley B., Gabi S., Eden L., Jonah Z.)
Do we need town halls?
December 12, 2024
Sophomore Hannah S. (center) works in the greenhouse with students in Uganda to grow vitamin- and protein-rich Spirulina (Nov. 6-18, 2024).
Spirulina program brings hope to hungry children in Uganda
December 9, 2024
College admissions?
College admissions?
December 5, 2024
Second spirit rally promo video
Second spirit rally promo video
December 3, 2024
2024 Presidential Service Award Recipients
June 4, 2024
Sammy G. and Charlotte S., both juniors, volunteered 100 hours last year, earning the Presidential Service Award for 2021-2022. Hear how they got there below!
Presidential Service Award Volunteers: How’d They Do It?
October 6, 2022
How do you plan to get 100 hours?
How do you plan to get 100 hours?
October 6, 2022
Eden R., a junior, earned 100 community service hours in 2021-2022, winning the Presidential Service Award.
What did you do to get 100 hours?
October 6, 2022
National Service Award Winners: Operation Gratitude, Children’s Hospital, Wise Readers to Leaders
October 6, 2022
From The Prowler: Giving thanks to the teachers who inspire us
From The Prowler: Giving thanks to the teachers who inspire us
November 25, 2024
Justin G (‘28) plays Fortnite Chapter 2 Remix and decides to land at The Doggpound on the new map.
Opinion: Is Fortnite bringing back one of their most popular seasons a letdown?
November 20, 2024
A republican and democrat student argue with each other about politics. Political polarization is ripping apart peer friendships and creating a hostile student community.
Opinion: Politics are tearing our school apart
November 14, 2024
Opinion: Harris engages young women voters on the “Call Her Daddy" podcast
Opinion: Harris engages young women voters on the “Call Her Daddy” podcast
October 30, 2024
Opinion: Influencers on social media are manipulating and dividing your political views
Opinion: Influencers on social media are manipulating and dividing your political views
October 28, 2024
Names ‘In the Wilderness’
May 30, 2023
God Listens
March 14, 2023
Freshman Feeling Left Out
March 22, 2022
Don’t Be Devious
November 4, 2021
Time Management Tips from Annie
November 4, 2021
Watch ‘Wicked’
December 18, 2024
Classic musical transports audience to 1920s Hollywood
December 15, 2024
Ariel S. ('26) created a portrait of himself with the illusion of himself being meticulously made out of colored pixels, on display now in the art gallery on the first floor.
Art show dazzles
December 3, 2024
de Toledo Senior Noa M. creates an artistic piece using different materials to reflect abstractions. This piece is on display at the de Toledo Art Fair as of Dec. 3, 2024.
Art fair showcases high school talent
December 3, 2024
Justin G (‘28) plays Fortnite Chapter 2 Remix and decides to land at The Doggpound on the new map.
Opinion: Is Fortnite bringing back one of their most popular seasons a letdown?
November 20, 2024
Ariel S. ('26) created a portrait of himself with the illusion of himself being meticulously made out of colored pixels, on display now in the art gallery on the first floor.
Art show dazzles
December 3, 2024
de Toledo Senior Noa M. creates an artistic piece using different materials to reflect abstractions. This piece is on display at the de Toledo Art Fair as of Dec. 3, 2024.
Art fair showcases high school talent
December 3, 2024
My Eyes of America
My Eyes of America
December 6, 2021
The Masks We Wear
The Masks We Wear
June 9, 2021
The Art of Protest
The Art of Protest
October 27, 2020
Ariel S. ('26) created a portrait of himself with the illusion of himself being meticulously made out of colored pixels, on display now in the art gallery on the first floor.
Art show dazzles
December 3, 2024
de Toledo Senior Noa M. creates an artistic piece using different materials to reflect abstractions. This piece is on display at the de Toledo Art Fair as of Dec. 3, 2024.
Art fair showcases high school talent
December 3, 2024
Haiku for Robots
Haiku for Robots
June 11, 2024
Chatter
May 30, 2023
Yosemite
May 30, 2023
Ariel S. ('26) created a portrait of himself with the illusion of himself being meticulously made out of colored pixels, on display now in the art gallery on the first floor.
Art show dazzles
December 3, 2024
de Toledo Senior Noa M. creates an artistic piece using different materials to reflect abstractions. This piece is on display at the de Toledo Art Fair as of Dec. 3, 2024.
Art fair showcases high school talent
December 3, 2024
Lielle T. (‘26) promotes the Teen Talk organization which gives emotional support for kids who are undergoing depression and suicidal thoughts Friday, Nov. 15, during the mental health fair.
Students gather at dT’s annual mental health fair
November 16, 2024
Baseball fans gather around the large screen in the de Toledo lobby during lunch break Oct. 14 to watch the Dodgers beat the Mets 7-3.
Students take a break to watch the Dodgers win
October 15, 2024
Gabriel F. ('25) wraps a student in Tefilin for the Torah Time Club run by (center) president Tohar L. ('25) at the Sept. 25, 2024, dTHS Club Fair.
Torah Time Club makes its debut
September 26, 2024
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Alexis Gavin

Alexis Gavin, Opinion Editor

Alexis Gavin is a senior at de Toledo. She has been writing for The Prowler for four years, and is excited to continue writing about current events and school life.

All content by Alexis Gavin

Opinion: Graduating seniors worry about reproductive care

Alexis Gavin, Opinion Editor
May 17, 2024

Opinion: Gen Z voters can ‘shape American democracy’

Alexis Gavin, Opinion Editor
April 1, 2024
"Mean Girls" actors rehearse for opening night Jan. 25, 2004. (From left) seniors Samuel G., Ryan H., Leah B., Izzy A., Cece N. and Darcy R. work with musicians.

“Mean Girls” Opens to a Sold-Out Audience

Leah Berger and Alexis Gavin
January 26, 2024

10 self-care tips for finals week

Alexis Gavin, Opinion Editor
December 9, 2023
Pictures of victims kidnapped by Hamas on Oct. 7, 2023, in Israel are torn down on UC Berkeley's campus amid 'free Palestine' protests.

Antisemitism raises its ugly head on UC campus

Alexis Gavin, Opinion Editor
December 3, 2023
Book bans lead to censorship of important racial and gender issues in the world. Banned Books Week, Oct. 1-7, 2023, provides opportunities to spotlight attempts to censor books in schools and libraries.

Book club reads banned books

Alexis Gavin, Opinion Editor
October 25, 2023

“Don’t Say Gay” Law in FL Puts LGBTQ Members at Risk

Alexis Gavin, Student Life Editor
May 31, 2023
The junior class stopped at a memorial for Tyre Nichols where he was pulled over and beaten by five Black police officers in Memphis, Feb.13, 2023.

A Prayer for Tyre Nichols

Alexis Gavin, Student Life Editor
March 16, 2023
The Idaho 4: A True Crime 'Double-A' Podcast

The Idaho 4: A True Crime ‘Double-A’ Podcast

Alana Whiteman and Alexis Gavin
February 27, 2023
Jake G. ('24) created "The Perspective of Psoriasis," on display Jan. 18, 2023, in a gallery showing work by 2D and 3D Skill-Building and Advanced Photography students. In Jake's artist statement, he spreads awareness of psoriasis, a common, chronic skin disease with no cure.

[Photo] Art Exhibit Showcases 2D and 3D Skill-Building, Photography

January 20, 2023

Stop Animal Testing

Alexis Gavin, Student Life Editor
December 16, 2022
Taylor Swift's New "Midnights" Album Breaks the Record

Taylor Swift’s New “Midnights” Album Breaks the Record

Alexis Gavin, Student Life Editor
December 7, 2022
Jordyn S. ('24) and JLEAD host a booth for the 5th Annual Mental Health Fair where people write notes of kindness for students to take around the school.

[Photo] Bowie is Fan Favorite at 5th Annual Mental Health Fair

Prowler Editors
November 5, 2022

[Video] Lexi G. ’24 : What does it mean to be a good person?

October 24, 2022
My first night in my dorm at Boston University for a summer program on July 3, 2022.

Student Explores Passion for Journalism in Summer Program

Alexis Gavin, Student Life Editor
October 20, 2022
de Toledo students play tug-of-war during lunch to celebrate Spirit Week Oct. 14, 2022.

Sophomore SIEP (Short Israel Exchange Program) students visited the Kotel, one of the holiest places in Israel, on May 7, 2022.

The Kotel and Kramim: An Israel Reflection 

Alexis Gavin , Opinion Editor
June 7, 2022
Ingredients to make guacamole: avocado, lime, garlic salt, cilantro

[Photo] Club ACOH Makes Guacamole

March 10, 2022

Engineer’s Strategies and Rewards as a Woman in STEM

Carly Plotkin and Alexis Gavin
March 15, 2022
Ingredients to make guacamole: avocado, lime, garlic salt, cilantro

Club ACOH Makes Guacamole

Alexis Gavin, Opinion Editor
March 10, 2022
Omicron Spreads Rapidly

Omicron Spreads Rapidly

Alexis Gavin and Enessa Epstein
February 1, 2022

Din Tai Fung Serves Up ‘A Joyous Experience’

Alexis Gavin, Opinion Editor
January 18, 2022

Fashion Club Promotes Positive Body Image

Alexis Gavin, Opinion Editor
December 6, 2021
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[Photo] JagShack Hits (and Misses)

Prowler Editors
December 4, 2021
Sammy G. ('24) gets ready to play the role of Mr.Green in the student production of "Clue."

Mysteries Revealed Behind the Scenes of “Clue”

Alexis Gavin, Opinion Editor
November 18, 2021

Transition To In-Person School ‘Very Hard’ Says Student

Alexis Gavin, Opinion Editor
September 29, 2021
My friend exhibits her favorite drawings from her sketchbook while on campus Thursday, September 2, 2021.

[Photo] In the Beginning

September 28, 2021
Antisemitic Posts on Social Media on the Rise

Antisemitic Posts on Social Media on the Rise

Alexis Gavin and Shiran Leib
June 9, 2021

FAR Survey Shows Community Needs More Education

Alexis Gavin, Opinion Editor
April 29, 2021

Film Industry Satisfies the “Male Gaze”

Alexis Gavin, Opinion Editor
March 17, 2021

Black Women for the History Books

Alexis Gavin, Opinion Editor
February 28, 2021

White Supremacists Attack Democracy with Impunity

Alexis Gavin, Opinion Editor
January 29, 2021

Keep Abortion Safe and Legal

Alexis Gavin, Opinion Editor
December 18, 2020

Violence Toward Women Starts with Schools’ Dress Codes

Alexis Gavin, Opinion Editor
November 23, 2020

Alexis

Alexis Gavin, Opinion Editor
November 23, 2020

This Is Not a Time to Be Silent

Alexis Gavin, Opinion Editor
October 28, 2020
River rafting in Tahoe.

A Different Perspective

Alexis Gavin, Opinion Editor
October 14, 2020
In Hawaii with my family.

[Photo] Black and White in Our Lives

Samara Freedman and Payton Ozar
October 9, 2020
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