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The Food Pyramid, Flipped Upside Down
The Food Pyramid, Flipped Upside Down
Lily Plonka, Arts Editor • February 18, 2026

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Secretary of Health and Human Surface has altered the Food Pyramid, the basis by which Americans structure their meals. This may have noticeable impacts on American health, as well as undeniable environmental implications. Processed...

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de Toledo’s D1 Faculty on How the Road to College Sports Has Changed
Jona Mass, Staff Writer • February 18, 2026
The journey from high school athlete to college competitor has changed dramatically over the past few decades. What once relied on performance, personal growth, exposure, and coach connections
Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again…with Interviews!
Max Bromberg and Jacob Cox February 12, 2026
The spring musical of Mamma Mia! was a huge hit this year. The production was staged expertly and performed skillfully. Today, we interviewed audience members along with lead actors in the musical. What did the audience
Uruguayans experiencing the Golden Gate Bridge 28 January 26'
Contrast and Community: Uruguayan Exchanges Students’ Outlook on Los Angeles
Michael Burt, Social Media Editor • February 11, 2026

Stepping off a plane in Los Angeles is one thing; stepping onto a high school campus is another. Uruguayan exchange students at de Toledo High School have noticed major contrasts between school life in...

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Winners of The Prowler's Thanksgiving 2025 100-Word Narrative Contest
Winners of The Prowler’s Thanksgiving 2025 100-Word Narrative Contest
December 8, 2025
Uruguayans experiencing the Golden Gate Bridge 28 January 26'
Contrast and Community: Uruguayan Exchanges Students’ Outlook on Los Angeles
Michael Burt, Social Media Editor • February 11, 2026

Stepping off a plane in Los Angeles is one thing; stepping onto a high school campus is another. Uruguayan exchange students at de Toledo High School have noticed major contrasts between school life in Los Angeles and Montevideo, particularly in...

The dTHS Silent Code
February 4, 2026

Have you ever read the 67 page student-parent handbook full of rules and regulations? Me neither. While the handbook covers almost every aspect of our school, it...

dTHS’ First Semester Wrapped
February 3, 2026

How much sleep does a freshman get in comparison to a senior? What's dTHS’ favorite class? How many students got their phones taken away? To recap the first semester...

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Seniors Mia B., Darcy G., and Rosie W. struggle to complete their work in the Monkarsh Den during a free period because of slow wifi.
The Great Wifi Struggle: Teens vs. Slow Internet
Jacob Cox, Staff Writer • February 2, 2026

On Friday, January 23, 2026, the wifi went out during the first period and because the lesson plan was online we couldn’t even follow it; to exacerbate the problem my math teacher happened to be absent and the lesson plan was completely online....

A Waste of Time
January 21, 2026

Homework is a primary source of stress for 99% of students (Stanford Study). On average, high school students are assigned 3.5 hours of homework per weeknight, which...

Did “No Phones” Kill The JagShack?
December 13, 2025

The cell phone policy’s perceived hardships are spreading to issues further than what was originally expected. The JagShack,  one of the most consistent and utilized...

Is the Valley Getting More Dangerous?
Maya Grinberg, Social Media Manager • February 9, 2026

One day the Valley feels safer. Next, the news reports another spike in crime. But the truth lies somewhere in between. Crime in the San Fernando Valley...

Does AI Have a Place in Education?
Jade Bral, Social Media Editor • December 12, 2025

What pushes students to be creative, complete their assignments, and write their essays when there is a computer that can do it within seconds? Almost...

The Ties Between Antisemitism and Anti-Zionism
Lily Plonka, Arts Editor • December 10, 2025

In the past 5 years, antisemitic incidents have risen 344% according to the Anti-Defamation League. Antisemitism seems to lurk around every corner, especially...

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Sammy M. ('28) wrapping teffilin at a club booth at the dTHS Club Fair on 25 Sept. 2024.
Are clubs performative?
Justin Grollman and Michael Burt November 26, 2025

After only a couple weeks of school, many clubs struggle to fill their once-a-week lunch meetings. During dTHS’s club fair,...

Israeli Visitors Bike Riding through Yosemite Valley
What You Might Have Missed; EIEP San Francisco x Yosemite Recap 
Maya Grinberg, Social Media Manager • October 31, 2025

During the Israelis' week away from their buddies, they got to experience the wonderful views and activities of San Francisco...

dTHS Top Plays Week #3
Jona Mass, Michael Burt, Shelby Lebovitz, Jacob Cox, Social Media Editor
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Super Bowl 60; Storyline Central
Justin Grollman, Managing Editor • February 6, 2026
Tyler Loop’s Missed Field Goal; the Internet’s Reaction
Tyler Loop’s Missed Field Goal; the Internet’s Reaction
Maya Grinberg, Social Media Manager • January 21, 2026
de Toledo’s Annual Basketball tournament
Michael Burt, Social Media Editor • December 8, 2025

de Toledo recently hosted its sixth annual basketball tournament. The event serves as an important contest to hype up de Toledo for their upcoming season for several schools in the area.  Athletic Director at dTHS, Alvin Castro, said, “The tournament...

Making Homecoming a Swish: Behind the Scenes Exclusive
Shelby Lebovitz, News Editor • December 5, 2025

Most schools play their Homecoming games under Friday-night lights in the crisp September air. But de Toledo? We do it in December, under our gym’s bright lights, with the squeaking of basketball shoes slicing the court.  This week, the pressure...

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Project Heroes Concert
On Friday, October 3rd, the Project Heroes concert brought unity and joy to the dTHS community.
Jade Bral and Lily Plonka October 22, 2025
The myth of dyslexia
Future linguist developing an app for tutors to help students with dyslexia
Max Schank, News Editor • June 13, 2025
No awards for de Toledo volunteers
President Trump guts AmeriCorps program, 'pauses' Presidential Service Award program
June 11, 2025
What’s a tariff? – With Justin Grollman
How will tariffs affect you?
Justin Grollman June 4, 2025
TikTok banned in US…again?
Lindsey Shrager, Opinion Editor • April 4, 2025
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Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again...with Interviews!
Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again…with Interviews!
Max Bromberg and Jacob Cox February 12, 2026

The spring musical of Mamma Mia! was a huge hit this year. The production was staged expertly and performed skillfully. Today, we interviewed audience...

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