Category: Life & Art

Junior Raymond Truong recalls the adrenaline surging through his body as he prepares for another round of sparring in his mixed martial arts class. Tension surrounds the ring as both fighters sway side to side facing each other. The two…

Scrolling through my Yelp app in hopes of finding a new restaurant to satisfy my savory cravings, I came across a restaurant that had opened a few days ago. With tempting pictures of fulfilling ramen and vibrant sashimi, I decided…

Following the classic story of the baby elephant who discovers he has the ability to fly, Dumbo soars to new heights as a live-action film. The movie is packed with childhood memories and emotion.   Struggling circus owner Max Medici,…

The Spring Art Gallery showcased various pieces in the foyer of the Auditorium for students and staff from April 3 to 5. Amongst the contestants were juniors Ashley Guan and Joshua Yuan and senior Tim Xu, who created pieces that…

Apple AirPods were first released in 2016 when wireless headphones were becoming mainstream in the tech world. They recently became a hot talking point amongst social media users; with the various memes and references, AirPods have also become a satirical…

Strands of yarn dangle over two needles as sophomore Cindy Tran loops them over and under to weave a pattern. After hours of work and sore hands, it will become a scarf, hat, or glove that will be in someone…

For senior Genesis Landeros, her passion for theatre extends past what she is provided in a classroom setting. In addition to acting in plays at school, Landeros takes every opportunity to go see productions both on- and off-Broadway. Landeros has…

Music has grasped the interest of senior Oscar Nathaniel Marquez since the age of 10, when he acquired a skill in guitar-playing. Since then, music has stuck with him throughout the years as he branched out to learn how to…

Junior Jenny Lee attended Ryman Arts, a nonprofit organization based in Los Angeles, California dedicated to helping high school art students, this year and last year at no cost. In the program, Lee worked with professional artists in a variety…

Despite initially disliking Chinese calligraphy, sophomore Ivy Luu learned to adore the process and later won competitions at her Chinese school. Luu quickly developed her Traditional Chinese calligraphy skills by dedicating time and practice to her newfound passion. As a…