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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
A map marks The United States, Hungary and Uruguay. This winter, 31 exchange students from Hungary and Uruguay are to join the de Toledo community for three weeks.
de Toledo to host exchange students from Uruguay and Budapest
January 18, 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
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
Sports Editor Shaun Shpall covers college and professional sports in "Sports Update."
Sports Update
February 21, 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
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
‘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
Opinion: Making it out of O block
May 8, 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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Sarah Shane

Sarah Shane, Opinion Editor

Hi! My name is Sarah. I’m a senior and am excited for my third year on The Prowler team. I’m interested in writing articles with focuses varying from political and worldly news to local news and even the day-to-day life of students at de Toledo. 

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Prowler Editor Wins National News Writing Award

Prowler Editor Wins National News Writing Award

Sarah Shane
August 29, 2020

Zoom Learning Can’t Replace the Need for Human Touch

Sarah Shane, Features Editor
April 21, 2020
JOFFEE Fellow Stephanie Salem stands in the cold, collecting e-waste to be recycled.

de Toledo’s JOFFEE Fellow Inspires Forward Thinking

Sarah Shane, News Editor
March 4, 2020

What Will It Take to Pass the Equal Rights Amendment?

Sarah Shane, Features Editor
November 27, 2019
Left to right: Maya S. '20, Sydney G., '20 and deTOP teacher Zoe Fox help students realize there are mental health problems all around us.

Do You Mind? Prowler Editors Share dTHS Mental Health Fair 2019 Experiences

Ethan Karpel, Aidan Schenck, Jonah Weisner, Sarah Shane, Leila Wazana, and Madelyn Manenti
November 6, 2019
de Toledo students and faculty, including Rabbi Bubis on the drum, demonstrate the need for change before their peers at Town Hall.

Climate Breakdown Compels Student Strikes

Sarah Shane, Opinion Editor
September 20, 2019
de Toledo study hall students concentrate on homework and collaborate with peers during the last period of the day in the upstairs lobby. The quiet environment encourages studying as each student finds his or her own mental and physical space to focus.

Silence Fills dTHS Study Hall Lobby as Students Dive into Their Work

Sarah Shane, Opinion Editor
September 6, 2019
 Homeless Women Represent About One Third of the Overall Homeless Population, Says Deputy Mayor

 Homeless Women Represent About One Third of the Overall Homeless Population, Says Deputy Mayor

Sarah Shane, Student Life Editor
August 8, 2019
Five candidates running for the LA City Council District 12 seat joined American Politics Club for a panel discussion in Rita's Room May 15, answering questions about homelessness and other challenges facing the city.

City Council Candidates Differ on Approach to Homeless Crisis

Sarah Shane, Student Life Editor
June 4, 2019
In Birmingham's Freedom Park, statues commemorate four young girls killed in the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing.

Journey to the South: A Walk through History

Sarah Shane, Student Life Editor
May 17, 2019
Surfing has been an important part of Shira's healing journey .

Survivor Speaks Out

Sarah Shane, Student Life Editor
March 28, 2019

Women’s Struggles Are Far From Over

Sarah Shane, Student Life Editor
January 14, 2019

Raging Wildfires Force Calabasas Evacuations

Sarah Shane, Student Life Editor
November 15, 2018

Need a Good Laugh? Watch Game Night

Sarah Shane, Student Life Editor
November 2, 2018

Too Much Pressure Too Soon?

Sarah Shane, Student Life Editor
October 18, 2018

Violence Against Women Should Be a Thing of the Past

Sarah Shane, Opinion Editor
June 14, 2018

Now More Than Ever: We Need Civil Discourse

Sarah Shane, Opinion Editor
May 18, 2018

Poland’s Holocaust Law Threatens the Future by Burying the Past

Sarah Shane, Opinion Editor
April 11, 2018
Join a Club Because You Care, Not for Credit

Join a Club Because You Care, Not for Credit

Sarah Shane, Opinion Editor
April 11, 2018

We Must Learn from California’s Tragic Mudslides

Sarah Shane, Opinion Editor
February 2, 2018

Baby Driver a Family Hit

Sarah Shane, Opinion Editor
December 8, 2017
Why I Value Veterans Day

Why I Value Veterans Day

Sarah Shane, Opinion Editor
November 22, 2017
We Must Act to Combat Opioid Addiction

We Must Act to Combat Opioid Addiction

Sarah Shane, Opinion Editor
November 8, 2017
Sarah Shane and Mika Arbel

The Incomparable Value of SIEP and EIEP

Sarah Shane, Opinion Editor
October 26, 2017
Disaster Preparedness

Disaster Preparedness

Sarah Shane, Opinion Editor
September 19, 2017
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