Strict Laws Make for Sneaky Students: LAUSD needs to revoke the cell phone ban
While LAUSD board members push for a complete cell phone ban in classrooms, students fight back, understanding the mass changes that will need to happen, in order for the ban to be effective.
Blockbuster burnout
The dominance of adapted screenplays and sequels makes us question what truly counts as original in cinema, challenging the idea of a golden age of unmatched creativity.
Quinn Hutchison: The youngest history teacher you’ve ever had
Just by looking at the picture, you already know him. This kid doesn’t just explain, but makes, history.
Goodbye seniors: Graduation 2024
Held on the football field on June 11, 2024, the Class of 2024's graduation ceremony proudly celebrated 548 students and their accomplishments over their high school careers.
Three things to do this weekend when you’re not studying for finals
Between senior events like graduation and Grad Night, and the ever-looming finals, make sure to take some time this weekend to rest and recharge.
Headphones in, grades up: The musical secret to academic success
Many students have been finding music is helping them get their work done, and studies are proving this true.
Blood, Sweat, and Tears: “Sweeney Todd”
A performance to remember, "Sweeney Todd" proved itself to be a smashing success bringing in over 500 people in just two days. The VNHS Theatre Company spent nearly ten weeks on the production, showcasing the passion and industriousness of the cast and crew.
Rock on: Tom Morello returns
Rage Against the Machine band member Tom Morello visited the Strings classes on May 23, 2024. He watched clips of their upcoming show, provided feedback and performed songs.
From busboy to boss: Serving up success at Nat’s Early Bite
A former busboy, Victor Carlos now owns and operates "Nat's Early Bite," a beloved Sherman Oaks treasure.
Three things to do downtown this Earth Day weekend
From book festivals to TV show sneak peeks, there is plenty to do to keep you entertained this weekend.
The blade is getting sharper: “Sweeney Todd” week nine
During tech week, the most dreaded rehearsal week of all, the cast and crew of “Sweeney Todd” dedicated over 30 hours after school in a single week to finally put every aspect of the show together.
Run it from the top: “Sweeney Todd” week eight
In this past week of "Sweeney Todd" rehearsals, the cast and crew worked hard to build up their muscle memory and create the perfect production for opening night.
HOLD: Sweeney Todd week seven
This week, the cast and crew of “Sweeney Todd" continued to put the finishing touches on the whole show, doing costume fittings, full run-throughs and integration of props.
Five, six, seven, eight: “Sweeney Todd” week six
In a week filled with tedious and slow-moving cleanings of scenes and songs, the cast of "Sweeney Todd" was given the chance to stop and catch their breath before running the dances again.
We’ve reached the halfway mark: “Sweeney Todd” week five
In a week filled with run-throughs and staging, the cast of "Sweeney Todd" is rapidly heading towards showtime, with only five weeks left to go.
The race to catch up: “Sweeney Todd” week four
In a week cut short due to a spike in covid-19 cases, the cast and crew of "Sweeney Todd" worked hard to catch up on their missed time.
Back to the basics: “Sweeney Todd” week three
In this week of rehearsals for the spring musical “Sweeney Todd,” the cast was visited by a special guest before the staging of the show began.
Music, melodies, magic and more: “Sweeney Todd” week two
In a week filled with learning music and bonding with the cast, the crew of “Sweeney Todd” is knee-deep in work for this year’s spring musical.
“Sweeney Todd” has its work cut out during the first week of rehearsals
From now until mid-March, the VNHS Theater Company will be rehearsing for the spring musical “Sweeney Todd.” During their first week, the cast and crew began rehearsals.
VNHS Dance Program sells out a hit show
In the semiannual dance show, students across all grades and levels were given the chance to showcase what their class has been working on all semester.
Ten things to do this holiday break to celebrate the end of the semester!
From lively walks down lighted pathways to festive holiday hangouts, there's no shortage of performances and activities to get you recharged after the end of a great semester.
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.
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.
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”
The mystery of filming on campus solved
After less than a week of the SAG strike reaching an end, film crew are already back on campus, taking up much of the quad and a portion of the bungalows with large cameras, lighting equipment and countless actors.
Three fabulous fall things to do this weekend
From artistic galleries to nostalgic Halloween activities, there is no shortage of sweater-worthy activities this weekend.
Un profesor de matemáticas trotamundos pasa el verano en Asia
El profesor de matemáticas, el Sr. Colin Rabago, reflexiona sobre sus viajes de verano por la India y Hong Kong.
Globetrotting math teacher spends summer in Asia
Math teacher Mr. Colin Rabago reflects on his summer journeys around India and Hong Kong
