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Justin G (‘28) playing Fortnite Chapter 2 Remix, deciding 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
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
Sophomores Ethan N., Yotam G., and Shira L. read books quietly in The Den. de Toledo's new library is a space where students can go to study quietly, check out books and relax.
The Den: de Toledo’s new library excites students, promotes quiet study time
February 23, 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
Seventeen-year-old Benny Weiss visits de Toledo through an exchange program (Feb. 15, 2024).
Benny Weiss: Pastry chef, aspiring IDF soldier
February 23, 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
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
Max Bromberg (left) and Daniel Geft team up to talk sports.
Talkin’ Sports: NBA Playoffs
May 10, 2024
Max Bromberg (left) and Daniel Geft have a new mic and a new name. Follow the NFL and fantasy football on their Talkin' Sports podcast.
Talkin’ Sports: 2024 NFL Mock Draft with Special Guest
March 14, 2024
JagShack?
JagShack?
November 14, 2024
One year later...
One year later…
October 28, 2024
Spirit rally promo video
October 9, 2024
Robotics team members won their first playoff match in team history in competition March 17-18, 2024, placing third out of 44 teams. (From left) Julian L. ('25), Levi G-C ('27), Micah S. ('27), Oren Z. ('27), Zach T. ('27), Harrison B. ('25), Seth G. ('24), Lauren S. ('24), Gabe N. ('25), Zeve Z. ('24), Uri C. ('25), Rowan G. ('26), Jake T. ('27), Alex B. ('26), and (center) Ben R. ('25) - Photo courtesy of Jaguar Robotics
Female members of Jag’s winning robotics team feel marginalized
June 11, 2024
Shabbaton 2024
May 10, 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
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
Noah F. ('28) and Max M. ('28) bond over a mobile game together during lunch.
Opinion: Should dTHS strengthen its no-cell-phone policy?
September 20, 2024
Schwartz poses next to Ava B. ('25) at Senior Sunrise.
Opinion: Transfer student describes ‘surprisingly smooth’ transition
June 17, 2024
Justin G (‘28) playing Fortnite Chapter 2 Remix, deciding 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
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
Justin G (‘28) playing Fortnite Chapter 2 Remix, deciding 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
‘Casablanca’ spans time and place
November 5, 2024
A collaborative tie-dye tapestry, created by freshmen at the 9th grade retreat, currently hangs in the lobby art gallery, but will find a new home in the garden for Sukkot.
Hanging tapestry emerges from 2024 Freshman Retreat
September 30, 2024
Haiku for Robots
June 11, 2024
What Liam is watching
June 10, 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
Art by Shani C. '21
Art by Shani C. ’21
May 14, 2020
Lost and Found
Lost and Found
May 13, 2020
Haiku for Robots
June 11, 2024
Chatter
May 30, 2023
Yosemite
May 30, 2023
Little Green Cabin at Tripp 
May 30, 2023
Poems
May 30, 2023
"Exploring the space between painting and sculpture," this collaborative work, made by de Toledo artists Sophia B. ‘27, Eytan F. ‘25, Claire G. ‘27, Ryan G. ‘27, Kayla K. ‘26, Olivia S. ‘27, Alec W. ‘26, Taylor B. ‘27, Chloe F.‘27, Zander F. ‘27, Lilly L. ‘27, Daniel L. ‘26, Sasha S. ‘27, Miles S. ‘27, Lexie W. ‘25, and Cate W. ‘27, can be found downstairs in the lobby art gallery (May 15, 2024).
Artists explore boundaries
May 15, 2024
Happy Purim everyone!!! Welcome Mr. Keer, Dean of Students, to The Prowler! He's showing off the dTHS SPIRIT (March 22, 2024).
Dean of Students shows off the Purim spirit!
March 22, 2024
dTHS hosts welcome their Israeli guests in a dance of happiness and friendship on campus March 21, 2024. (Front row, left-right) Lily S., Kadyn M., Owen K., Lila K., Ilana L., Shayne M., Evan K., and Gabe K.
Visiting Israelis dance with their dT buddies
March 21, 2024
Welcome to Generations Day when our special guests can get a tour of the campus and see what their grandkids are doing (March 13, 2024).
Special guests visit campus for Generations Day
March 13, 2024
Clear skies and the sun is shining bright which means that the rainy weather is gone (March 11, 2024).
Spring has sprung!
March 11, 2024
  • October 20Oct. 24: Sh'mini Atzeret-school closed
  • October 19Oct. 23: Erev Sh'mini Atzeret-early dismissal
  • October 13Oct. 20: SIEP Izzies arrive in LA
  • October 11Oct. 14: Audition Clinic for Musical
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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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