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…
Craving a warm dish on a cold afternoon and something new to try, a place that piqued my interest was a cafe that seemed to offer a wide variety of unique dishes. This place was, in fact, Singkawang Cafe– a…
The Netflix Original, Bandersnatch, implemented an innovative approach to viewing that changed the streaming landscape. In this movie, the audience are given narrative control of the actors. The movie dynamic allows viewers to make various decisions for the character. Each…
Based on the 2015 young-adult novel by Julie Murphy, the movie “Dumplin’” follows self-proclaimed fat girl Willowdean Dickson as she maneuvers through a beauty pageant she initially signed up for as a form of protest. As a teen comedy, “Dumplin’”…
In a time of superheroes caught in the mainstream of pop-culture, the animated film, Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse made its way into people’s watch lists and snagged three awards shortly after its release. The movie follows the typical Spider-Man-trope: the…