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The Del Mar Dispatch

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Del Mar High School 1224 Del Mar Ave. San Jose, CA


The Student News Site of Del Mar High School

The Del Mar Dispatch

The Student News Site of Del Mar High School

The Del Mar Dispatch

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Maintaining relationships after high school

Nina Tirona, Photo Editor May 23, 2025

According to The Journal of Adolescent Research, 25-30% of high school romantic relationships last a few years post-graduation, but only 2% result in marriage. As graduation approaches, many seniors are...

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How The Thunderbolts* Confront Mental Health During Awareness Month

Lunna Romero Gonzalez, Editor-in-chief May 8, 2025

“The Thunderbolts*” written by Eric Pearson and directed by Jake Schreier, is an action-packed Marvel superhero film that shows how mental health can be compromised. It’s reminiscent of psychological...

Performance by Lincoln High School Mariachi

Embracing Diversity at Cultural Community Night

Neyat Woldeghiorghis, Staff Reporter May 5, 2025

On April 25, Del Mar held its second annual Cultural Community Night. The event took place in the cafeteria from 5 to 8 p.m., featuring a variety of foods, clubs, and performances from different cultures. The...

Dons on the Street

Dons on the Street

Manuel Magana Jr, Dispatch Staff Writer April 23, 2025

What's going on with… Andrew Galeana, 9th Grade The Dispatch: What book, movie, or TV show has had a significant impact on you? Galeana: Scott Pilgrim D: What's your favorite emoji? Galeana:...

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Disneyfied Shrek

Marggie R., Staff Reporter March 31, 2025

The first introduction or teaser of a potential Shrek 5 was near the end-credit scene in Puss in Boots: The Last Wish. It showed a green ogre walking off into the distance while in the land called Far...

TV Show Review: “Devil in the Family” Who is Ruby Franke?

TV Show Review: “Devil in the Family” Who is Ruby Franke?

Nina Tirona, Photography Editor March 14, 2025

Ruby Franke, once known for her famous YouTube channel, “8 Passengers,” pleaded guilty to four counts of aggravated child abuse in Utah on Dec. 18, 2023.  On Dec. 27, 2023, Jodi Hildebrandt, who...

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Dons on the Street

Jesus Bravo Berumen, Dispatch Staff Writer January 16, 2025

What's going on with...                     Romeo Moran, 9th Grade The Dispatch: What's your New Year's Resolution? Moran:...

The Half of It

Chimaya Morgan December 18, 2024

With the quote, “Love is simply the name of desire and pursuit of the whole” says Plato in “The Symposium,” we set a tone for how love can or cannot be shown. Directed and co-produced by Alice...

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Dons on The Street

Jesus Bravo Berumen, Dispatch Staff Writer December 17, 2024

What's going on with… Sunday Waitaysakul, 9th Grade The Dispatch: What's your favorite holiday tradition? Waitaysakul: "Opening presents in the morning." D: What's your favorite holiday...

Dons on the Street

December 17, 2024

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Del Mar's Performing Arts Center

Winter Theatre and Dance Showcase

Neyat Woldeghiorghis, Staff Reporter December 11, 2024

On Dec. 10, families and friends gathered at Del Mar High School's Performing Arts Center to watch students perform in the school's first annual Winter Theatre and Dance Showcase.   The showcase...

Del Mar's New Dance Program

Del Mar’s New Dance Program

Neyat Woldeghiorghis, Staff Reporter December 10, 2024

This year, students are finding a new way to express their creativity at school through Del Mar’s new dance program.   Beginning this year, students are participating in dance as an elective...

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