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Parent Center,  PTO, And More

Parent Center, PTO, And More

Indi Dixon and Anastasia Popov March 20, 2023

You’ve probably heard the letters PTO before since there is a Parent Teacher Organization in all schools in LAUSD. Well, we decided to interview Dana’s vice president of the PTO, Ms.Glori, to...

Womens Day

Women’s Day

Anastasia Popov, Student March 8, 2023

       Ladies, make sure to mark your calendars for March 8th  because it’s Women’s Day!     Women’s Day is a national celebration of what all women have gone through. It...

A Bakers Guide to a Perfect Valentines Day

A Baker’s Guide to a Perfect Valentine’s Day

Anastasia Popov, Student February 14, 2023

    Valentine's day is a day to express your emotions for important people in your life, and what is a better way to show your appreciation than baking them some cute and tasty treats? The recipes listed...

Valentines Day History

Valentine’s Day History

Selma Gladich and Anastasia Popov February 14, 2023

Valentine's day is a holiday all about love and appreciation but do you know the actual history behind it?   Valentine's day has loosely connected origins with a roman holiday called Lupercalia....

Pickled Pig: Answered? (Featuring Interview With Mrs. Traylor)

Pickled Pig: Answered? (Featuring Interview With Mrs. Traylor)

Indi Dixon and Anastasia Popov January 27, 2023

   Ms.Traylor the 7th grade STEAM Science teacher is a cherished member of the Dana staff with lots of exciting stories and life experiences. We asked her some questions that all her students may wonder,...

Ukraine Faces Ongoing Devastating Surprise

Ukraine Faces Ongoing Devastating Surprise

Anastasia Popov, Student January 27, 2023

  I'm sure by now you have heard the heartbreaking news about what is happening in Ukraine. On the 24th of February last year people In Ukraine were living their everyday lives, some even going...

History of Makeup

History of Makeup

Anastasia Popov, Student December 15, 2022

      Modern-day makeup has come a long way and has gone through many different phases since its first appearance to become the makeup we all love today. And over the years it has used many different...

Most Influential Fashion Icons Throughout History

Most Influential Fashion Icons Throughout History

Anastasia Popov, Student December 9, 2022

By: Anastasia Popov      As a middle school student, I can assure you that fashion is an important part of my daily routine and might also play a big part in yours as well, whether you favor more...

San Pedro Dia De Los Muertos Festival

San Pedro Dia De Los Muertos Festival

Anastasia Popov, Student December 5, 2022

    Dia De Los Muertos or “Day Of The Dead '' is a Mexican Holiday where people celebrate and honor their relatives who have passed as a way to show their remembrance. It goes on from November 1st...

What Are Elementary Schooler’s Favorite part of Thanksgiving?

What Are Elementary Schooler’s Favorite part of Thanksgiving?

Anastasia Popov, Student December 5, 2022

  Thanksgiving is a well-known holiday celebrated in America.  It is a day where we celebrate what we are thankful for and the harvest in the past year and then have a feast. Many of us might have...

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The Wonders of The Library: Answered?

Anastasia Popov, A Dana Journalism Student October 19, 2022

        Anyone who goes to Dana Middle School has probably heard about the library and I'm sure you probably have some unanswered questions about it by now.  I went to the library to interview...

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