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Mr. McCluskey's students celebrate after two nights of a successful and fun-filled showcase.

[Photo] Excelling in the art of digital media: A Showcase of creativity and innovation

By Lilit Aprahamian, Marketing Manager
Jun 20, 2024
President Sharlene Kaur looks over all cards made by the Golden Hearts club before giving them to Kaiser Permanente.

[Photo] Touching the hearts of cancer patients one card at a time

By Mia Ramirez, Spanish Editor
Jun 15, 2024
Junior Cenna Marie Falliciano and sophomore Dilan Patton preform a number from "Bonnie and Clyde" at the showcase.

[Photo] They’re “All that Jazz”: Ms. Partida’s first period strikes again

By Lilit Aprahamian, Marketing Manager
May 30, 2024
Nat's Early Bite has been a staple of Sherman Oaks for over forty years. Victor Carlos has run the restaurants with a fervor for the food industry.

[Photo] From busboy to boss: Serving up success at Nat’s Early Bite

By Madison Thacker, Editor-in-Chief
May 23, 2024
FALLING APART Some of the HVACs of the school, particularly the ones behind the art building, are overgrown and outdated.

[Photo] Aging infrastructure: The urgency for overdue renovations in LA schools

By Delmis Vaquerano, Staff
May 20, 2024
From late April to early June, juniors will be facing a barrage of standardized testing, including the SBAC and i-Ready.

[Photo] Nonstop standardized testing from April to June

By Baron Kim, Staff
May 8, 2024
From late April to early June, juniors will be facing a barrage of standardized testing, including the SBAC and i-Ready.

[Photo] Nonstop standardized testing From April to June

By Baron Kim, Staff
May 6, 2024
ATURDIDOS Y CONFUNDIDOS El i-Ready ha sido criticado por ajustar los planes de lecciones de los estudiantes basándose en su rendimiento en la prueba diagnóstico. Muchos estudiantes nunca vuelven a la sitio web para tomar los cursos proporcionados.

[Photo] Listo o no, aquí viene: El nuevo examen estandarizado de LAUSD incita controversia

By Baron Kim and Delmis Vaquerano
Apr 16, 2024
The nearby Saint Elizabeth Church has put up a sign prohibiting skaters and other solicitors from hanging out around the premises of the church.

[Photo] Locked out: Exclusionary tactics in urban design

By Delmis Vaquerano, Staff
Apr 3, 2024
Madison Braybon-Beard performing "Think" by Aretha Franklin alongside bassist Leena Gonzales.

L to R: Dance Company members Ocean Threats, Djaeda Hall, Samara Augustine, Kennedy Walker and Jurnee Joseph perform a step routine during the Black History Concert.

Jurnee Joseph performs a step routine at the Black History Concert taken place on Friday, Feb. 16.

Junior Maya Diaz sings "Try a Little Tenderness" by Otis Redding.

Taking place on Feb. 9, the Love Songs Showcase featured a number of ballads about love and romance.

[Photo] Love is in the air at the Love Songs Showcase

By Lilit Aprahamian, Marketing Manager
Feb 21, 2024
In dramatic flair, freshman Oliver Barrett (red) looks to his script in confirmation of his lines during the fast paced song.

[Photo] We’ve reached the halfway mark: “Sweeney Todd” week five

By Madison Thacker, Editor-in-Chief
Feb 13, 2024
STRATEGIZING Chess Club Secretary Dwayne Famenia ponders his next move. Chess is a mental sport that can improve cognitive functions because it reinforces problem solving, creative thinking and decision making skills.

[Photo] Checkmate: Mastering a sport of the mind

By Skylie Molina, Staff Writer
Jan 18, 2024
Video production student Anna Khondkaryan prepares her film camera, which she used to film her project "Exit the Void."

[Photo] Short film explores artistic roadblocks

By Mia Ramirez, Spanish Editor
Jan 17, 2024
GAME DAY The girls flag football team makes a play against Panorama High, winning the game 14-7.

[Photo] Girls flag football team makes history

By Isabel Valles, Athletics Editor
Jan 15, 2024
Sophomore Connor Ruckman and junior Madison Braybon singing "Baby It's Cold Outside."

Junior Maya Diaz singing her solo "Man With the Bag."

Sophomore Dilan Patton and senior Lilit Aprahamian singing John Legend's rendition of "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas."

The Vannaires performing "Here Comes the Sun."

[Photo] Enjoying the festivities at the “Warm Winter Wishes” choir concert

Dec 15, 2023
Estudiante Dwayne Famenia, contrincante en el debate del Sr. Ferrin, argumentando que la Generación Z no es más perezosa que las generaciones pasadas y que, de hecho, la Generación Z es más exitosa que las generaciones anteriores a pesar de las dificultades adicionales.

[Photo] Debate de la hora del almuerzo: ¿Es la Generación Z más perezosa que otras generaciones?

By Baron Kim, Staff
Dec 11, 2023
Student Dwayne Famenia, Mr. Ferrin’s debate opponent, arguing that Gen Z is not lazier than past generations, and that Gen Z is, in fact, more successful than past generations in spite of extra hardships.

[Photo] Lunchtime debate: Is Gen Z lazier than other generations?

By Baron Kim, Staff
Dec 11, 2023
Contrincante de Dwayne Famenia, el profesor de historia Sr. Jacob Ferrin. Argumentó que, en comparación con generaciones pasadas, la Generación Z es singularmente más perezosa a pesar de las vastas oportunidades que se les brindan.

Contrincante de Dwayne Famenia, el profesor de historia Sr. Jacob Ferrin. Argumentó que, en comparación con generaciones pasadas, la Generación Z es singularmente más perezosa a pesar de las vastas oportunidades que se les brindan.

A box of human blood waits to be transported from the small gym during the Blood Drive on Nov. 14.

[Photo] ASB holds annual blood drive, sees overwhelming turnout

By Baron Kim, Staff
Nov 15, 2023
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