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Statue in National Memorial for Peace and Justice, in Montgomery, Alabama.
An Open Letter from a Junior: Why the South Trip Is Essential
Lily Plonka, Arts Editor • April 15, 2026

You can look all day online or in a book and hear about these things and read about them, but to be there and to hear from people who were actually there at the time that it was happening is invaluable.There is an ongoing debate about how civil rights...

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Five Security Guards at the Colosseum, Ten at My School
What it Takes to Keep Jewish Students Safe in America Today
Shelby Lebovitz, News Editor • April 5, 2026
Over summer break, my family and I traveled to Rome. In just three short days, we hurried through cobblestone streets to see ancient ruins and towering monuments, gaining a deeper understanding
A Lasting Legacy: Ms. Howard Retires
After serving as the first and only de Toledo principal, Ms. Howard has announced her retirement.
Jade Bral, Social Media Editor • March 27, 2026
After 22 years of leadership, dedication, and a heart-felt connection to de Toledo High school, Principal Ms. Ellen Howard will be retiring at the end of the school year. She has been the only
SIEP group arriving at Ben Gurion Airport to begin there trip to Israel
From Trip to Turmoil: Experiencing and Escaping the War in Israel
Maya Grinberg, Social Media Manager • April 13, 2026

Like flies sprayed with hairspray, more and more kids on SIEP were dropping out, even up to the morning of our scheduled flight, because of the tensions growing between Israel and Iran. When I arrived...

Entries of the Artifact Writing Contest
March 18, 2026
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Senior Assassin: The Game Taking Over Senior Year
Senior Assassin: The Game Taking Over Senior Year
Max Bromberg March 27, 2026

You walk into the grocery store after your mom asked you to pick something up for the family. You kindly explain that you can’t go because you have no protection for a senior assassin. She doesn’t care. You walk into the market, petrified of...

A Week Alone
March 2, 2026

With 53.4% of the student body gone, we took advantage of all the school has to offer. Come along with us to see our adventure!

Contrast and Community: Uruguayan Exchanges Students’ Outlook on Los Angeles
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...

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A drawing made by Jade B. ('28)
The dTHS Silent Code
Jade Bral, Social Media Editor • 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 misses some of the silent codes that all students know. The most well known rules aren't...

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...

The Great Wifi Struggle: Teens vs. Slow Internet
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...

Nomi M.'s father on his motorcycle, destroyed in the fires.
13 Months After the Pacific Palisades Fire, From Devastation to Unity
Shelby Lebovitz, News Editor • February 27, 2026

On the morning of January 7th, 2025 – 13 months ago – high winds raged through Los Angeles, and traffic stood still. Winds were high and traffic was congested, and there was a palpable feeling of impending disaster. At de Toledo High School, located...

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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...

Did “No Phones” Kill The JagShack?
Justin Grollman, Managing Editor • 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...

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...

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Student at Valley Beth Shalom Day School Walking into School with Armed Security
Five Security Guards at the Colosseum, Ten at My School
Shelby Lebovitz, News Editor • April 5, 2026

Over summer break, my family and I traveled to Rome. In just three short days, we hurried through cobblestone streets to...

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...

Thrills, Chills, and Films with Jacob C.
Jacob C., Staff Writer
Mr. Truschke, Coach Castro, Mr. Willens, and Coach Schultz playing in college. 

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de Toledo’s D1 Faculty on How the Road to College Sports Has Changed
Jona Mass, Staff Writer

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 has become a complex process shaped by technology, metrics, and money. Faculty who participated in D1 sports...

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Super Bowl 60; Storyline Central
Justin Grollman, Managing Editor • February 6, 2026
Social media comments about the hatred Tyler Loop faced from X
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...

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A Lasting Legacy: Ms. Howard Retires
After serving as the first and only de Toledo principal, Ms. Howard has announced her retirement.
Jade Bral, Social Media Editor • March 27, 2026

After 22 years of leadership, dedication, and a heart-felt connection to de Toledo High school, Principal Ms. Ellen Howard will be retiring at the end of the school year. She has been the only principal in de Toledo history, providing steady leadership...

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...

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

It’s been two years since October 7, 2023. Two whole years since the day where Jewish people were impacted by the violent massacre in Israel. Now, years later, the Jewish community still feels the grief and tragedy of the day. On Friday, October 3rd,...

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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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