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The School Newspaper for Richard Henry Dana Middle School

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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...

Can Journalism Survive the Hunger Games?

Can Journalism Survive the Hunger Games?

Rhys Dalton and Eli Tillmann March 17, 2023

  [DISCLAIMER] The following events are fictional. The Dana Anchor does not endorse violence in any form.   The Hunger Games. A dystopian trilogy of novels about a game. This isn’t...

Womens History Month

Women’s History Month

March 15, 2023

March is a time to celebrate WOMEN.  Women have been part of history forever, but it was known that they were excluded from getting recognized and getting recognized in history books etc. Dana Middle...

What is Lent?

What is Lent?

Valentina Barlow, Author March 15, 2023

     Have you ever heard one of your religious friends talk about Lent or Ash Wednesday and wondered what they were talking about? Here is an explanation.               Lent is a 40-day-long...

8th Grade PBL Highlights

8th Grade PBL Highlights

Nathalia Rabanales March 13, 2023

Imagine building something by a deadline. That can be very stressful, especially if it has to function. Well, that's what's happening to the 8th graders at Dana Middle School, they have been working hard...

Superintendent Spicer at Dana Middle School & Community Partnerships

Superintendent Spicer at Dana Middle School & Community Partnerships

March 10, 2023

On March 8th, 2023, the local community surrounding Dana Middle School had the opportunity to meet and hear from Mr. Andre Spicer, the Regional South Superintendent for LAUSD.  The event was attended...

Exclusive Interview with the Man Behind BSAP, Mr. Sims

Exclusive Interview with the Man Behind BSAP, Mr. Sims

Stacy Flores, Author March 10, 2023

Have you ever wondered what the BSAP program is here at Dana Middle School?  It stands for the Black Student Achievement Program This program was put into place throughout all of LA Unified to support...

San Pedros First Thursday Event

A Guide to Fun in San Pedro

Valentina Barlow, Author February 21, 2023

           Are you a San Pedro resident trying to find something new and local to do?  Here are some fun things to do with friends, family, or alone in the local San Pedro area.  Coastal San Pedro  ...

The Egg Baby Project

Selma Gladich, Student February 17, 2023

You might have heard some seventh graders complaining about this project called the “Egg Baby Project”. Well if you don’t know what that project is then this is the article for you.   If...

Clubs, Clubs, & More School Clubs!

Clubs, Clubs, & More School Clubs!

Eli Tillmann, author February 14, 2023

Clubs, clubs, clubs so many of them at dana each for a different kind of person. For example, the Dungeons and Dragons club is for role players and people who enjoy a magical adventure. There are many...

Super Book Bowl

Super Book Bowl

Nathalia Rabanales February 8, 2023

I’m sure you all know our wonderful librarian Ms. Lavia. She has created the famous super book bowl many are participating in. It all started when Ms. Lavia picked the top 14 most checked-out books from...

The Dance of Romance

The Dance of Romance

Niko Seiple, Journalist February 7, 2023

Valentine's day is in 2 weeks, and love is in the air! Hearts and streamers can be found in stores, and even Dana is partaking in fun. Coming up is the Valentine's Day Dance on February 14th during 6th...

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