By Antonio Z. and Emmanuel O. Some students believe listening to music can be beneficial in terms of doing work faster and more efficiently. However due to the new phone policy, students are not allowed to use their AirPods or wireless headphones, which, according to some students, has negatively impacted their academic performance, and focus during class. Junior Kiara O. is against the new policy. She said, “I actually hate that rule ‘cause this is our property.” She explained by saying, “school doesn’t provide that, we should be able to bring it.” In regards to AirPods,
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By Kimberly B. As of February 18, 2025, LAUSD students are required to lock their devices into Yondr pouches upon arrival and unlock them only when leaving campus at the end of the day. This new policy is to control distractions caused by smartphones. Some staff members are already seeing the benefits of the phone ban, even with its many challenges. According to Ethan Barragan, College & Career Staff at school, the policy was designed to help eliminate distractions, particularly for students who struggle to stay off their phones during class. He shared that “I think