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Although the SAG strike eventually brought about an agreement between the studios, screenwriters and actors, it ultimately failed to provide full reassurance from the horrifying onset of AI into the movie industry.

SAG votes “yes” on new contract, but at what cost?

The new SAG contract may erase the very thing they were trying to protect.
By Adrianna Bean, Staff Dec 15, 2023
The new SAG contract may erase the very thing they were trying to protect.
The Strings Winter Concert took place on Dec. 6, showcasing the strings classes skills that they have developed over the past few months.

Strings Winter Concert strums its way to success

On Dec. 6, the strings classes performed in the Donna Hubbard Auditorium, playing winter-themed songs for their audience.
By Mia Rodriguez, Staff Dec 12, 2023
On Dec. 6, the strings classes performed in the Donna Hubbard Auditorium, playing winter-themed songs for their audience.
Highlighting a dramatic moment in The Exorcist, designers Rhoda and Balikyan-Davis used their technical theatre training and the auditorium light board to craft example photos for the DTASC judges.

Curtain call: DTASC secures several wins for all theater students

The Drama Teachers Association of Southern California Competition, more commonly known as DTASC, took place on Saturday, Oct. 21, at Royal Hills High School, allowing for the intermediate and advanced drama classes of the school to score multiple victories that night.
By Madison Thacker, Arts/Entertainment Editor Dec 8, 2023
The Drama Teachers Association of Southern California Competition, more commonly known as DTASC, took place on Saturday, Oct. 21, at Royal Hills High School.
Three things to do this weekend to get your mind off off finals week

Three things to do this weekend to get your mind off off finals week

From staring at magical Christmas lights to hitting the gym, there’s so many great things to do this weekend to take a crucial break from studying for finals.
By Natalia Navarro, Staff Dec 8, 2023

New Planet Fitness  Located just a few blocks down from campus, Planet Fitness’s newest location in Van Nuys can offer a new spot for students and gym-buffs alike to work out.  Planet Fitness...

Raymond Chandlers The Big Sleep remains a classic crime novel, venturing into the inferno that is Los Angeles crime.

BOOKING IT Raymond Chandler’s “The Big Sleep” is nothing to snooze over

The seedy crime novel from 1939 still holds up, generations later.
By Daimler Koch, Online Editor-in-Chief Dec 8, 2023
The seedy crime novel from 1939 still holds up, generations later.
Top five holiday songs to get you into the Christmas spirit

Top five holiday songs to get you into the Christmas spirit

Whether listening through the radio or music platforms like Spotify, music listeners are eager to find the best holiday songs. Here’s a playlist that will simplify your search during this merry season.
By Lilit Aprahamian, Marketing Manager Dec 7, 2023
Whether listening through the radio or music platforms like Spotify, music listeners are eager to find the best holiday songs. Here’s a playlist that will simplify your search during this merry season.
The Spider-Man universe of Miles Morales is fun and unique, different from other adaptations of the famous web slinger. Specifically, the unique artistic direction the movies take add depth to each of the characters featured in the trilogy.

Taking a look back into the Spider-Verse

Breaking down what makes Miles Morales’s Spider-Man trilogy so unique through his latest movie.
By Roxana Vasquez, Staff Dec 6, 2023
Breaking down what makes Miles Morales’s Spider-Man trilogy so unique through his latest movie.

K-POP to K-FLOP: The Westernization of K-pop will be its downfall

K-pop used to have a unique sound and style befitting its country of origin. Now, with new markets to addict in the West, all of that is being washed away.
By Abigail Kim, Staff Dec 6, 2023
K-pop used to have a unique sound and style befitting its country of origin. Now, with new markets to addict in the West, all of that is being washed away.
With the holiday season stretching around the corner, test your knowledge on the most wonderful time of the year!

Holiday trivia that will make you feel merry and bright!

Jingle all the way as you celebrate the season with this fun and festive quiz.
By Cristian Mejia and Daimler Koch Dec 5, 2023
Jingle all the way as you celebrate the season with this fun and festive quiz.
Kids in the Spotlight gave their movie makers the chance to be at the center of the universe for the day as they watched their movies up on the big screen at Paramount Picture Studios.

Lights, camera, hope: Kids in the Spotlight inspires foster youth to tell their stories

Kids in the Spotlight gives Los Angeles based foster youth the opportunity to enter the film industry as they write, direct and act in their own films, which, once edited, are shown on the big screen at their annual “Better than the Oscars” awards show.
By Madison Thacker, Arts/Entertainment Editor Dec 4, 2023
Kids in the Spotlight gives Los Angeles based foster youth the opportunity to enter the film industry as they write, direct and act in their own films, which, once edited, are shown on the big screen at their annual “Better than the Oscars” awards show.
MAD WOMEN From L to R: Gwen Alexander, Maddy Mills, Lucy Tait, Felix Dennis, Amelia Probst, Brianna Tolentino, April Cho and Sophia Hillstead transform into members of a classic Greek chorus, portraying angry women known as maenads.

Fallin’ back in time

The Drama Department staged their fall production of “The Iliad, The Odyssey, and all of Greek Mythology in 99 Minutes or Less”
By Madison Thacker, Arts/Entertainment Editor Dec 2, 2023

Back in 900 B.C.E Greece, the answers to even the most complex questions were hidden deep within Greek myths and tales.  The ancient Greeks crafted some of the most iconic stories in history. But nowadays,...

SWIFTIES UNITE Both the Eras Tour live concert and film were spectacular showcases of Taylor Swifts artistry and talent.

It’s been a long time coming: The Eras Tour film is finally here

Both the concert and the film offered dazzling perspectives on Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour.
By Adrianna Bean, Staff Nov 29, 2023
Both the concert and the film offered dazzling perspectives on Taylor Swift’s Ears Tour.
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