
Melissa Ocegueda, Staff Writer

Social media drives up the cost of showing love in relationships
Rising costs make sentimental gifts harder for students to give

Students captivate audience in musical theater showcase
Seniors perform for the last time at Van Nuys High

Pop Culture Update: Met Gala fits, TikTok trends and rumors
Interesting outfits and trends

Sean “Diddy” Combs sex trafficking trial begins: Over 120 lawsuits, graphic allegations unfold in court
Video evidence adds pressure to legal proceedings

VNHS choir: Ending on a high note
Audience praises memorable spring performances

Students and teachers battle in band showdown
AMF and The Yondrs compete in friendly contest

Streaming brings musicals home but can’t replace live theater
Audience interaction creates memorable theater moments

VNHS Dance Company captivates with “Elements of Motion”
Diverse dance styles entrance audiences at Van Nuys High

Van Nuys High’s theater department transitions to new leadership
From run crew to leader: Balikyan-Davis's journey in tech theater

Performing Arts magnet joins B.S.U. for Black history celebration
Performances feature dance, choir, and jazz music

Students perform to aid fire-struck families
Southern California fires spark community support

Memorable speeches and historic wins characterize the 2025 Golden Globes
Nikkie Glaser's jokes light up the Golden Globes

Can movie-musicals capture the magic of live performances?
The unique charm of live theater and its irreplaceable moments

Narnia’s adventure unfolds through Van Nuys High School dance company performance
Students bring C.S. Lewis's classic to life on the Hubbard stage

Wicked defies gravity and expectations with record-breaking box office success
Real sets, minimal CGI create an immersive Land of Oz experience

Lin-Manuel Miranda reimagines ‘Warriors’ with a powerful concept album
'Warriors' explores themes of loyalty, power, and resilience

“Mamma Mia!” dance auditions challenge Van Nuys students
Students showcase dance skills for coveted musical roles

Choir students shine in “Falling Through the Genres” show
New choir director faces challenges with determination

Journey’s end in lovers meeting
Cast finds inspiration in original Shirley Jackson novel

Kamala Harris: A Femininomenon
Kamala Harris embraces Gen-Z humor in the 2024 presidential campaign.

A new generation of Romeo + Juliet: Kit Connor and Rachel Zegler
In this fresh adaptation, Kit Connor and Rachel Zegler capture the classic romance with a contemporary edge.

Keeping it ‘Short N’ Sweet’: Sabrina Carpenter’s tour
A recap of what Sabrina Carpenter’s new tour looks like; outfits, songs and dances.

Eerie echoes: Following the callbacks of “The Haunting of Hill House”
Callbacks for “The Haunting of Hill House” are over and the cast has something to say!