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Presentations Managing Editor William Liu ’25 performs Camille Saint-Saëns' “Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso.”

Symphony hosts spring concert

Analeigh Nava, Assistant A&E Editor
March 19, 2025

The Upper School Symphony and Chamber Orchestra performed in the Spring Orchestral Concert in Rugby Auditorium March 14. The concert featured the pieces “Sevilla,” “March to the Scaffold,” “Hungarian...

Music Teacher wins award at gala

Music Teacher wins award at gala

Analeigh Nava, Assistant A&E Editor
December 18, 2024

Performing Arts Teacher  Zanaida Robles won the Shining Star Award in Education Through Music-Los Angeles’ (ETM-LA's) 19th Annual Benefit Gala on Dec. 6. The Jazz Singers performed “Flight Attendant,”...

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The Rise of Brat Summer

Students discuss the trend “Brat Summer,” sparked by Charli XCX’s new album, “Brat,” and its influence in social media aesthetics.
Annabelle Cheung and Analeigh Nava
September 10, 2024

On a summer day in June, Sofia Giovine ’26 scrolled through her phone, the screen lighting up with a video to a sound that had been flooding her For You Page. The caption read “brat summer”, the...

Illustration by Annabelle Cheung

Gifts to impress your valentine

Analeigh Nava, Assistant A&E Editor
February 18, 2025

Roses are red, violets are blue, need a gift for that special someone? Don’t worry, I got you! You can’t go wrong with the classic chocolates and flowers, but if you’re looking to really put a smile...

Dress the part: challenging gender norms through fashion

Dress the part: challenging gender norms through fashion

Analeigh Nava and Annabelle Cheng
December 19, 2024

Taylor Gamradt ’26 stood in front of her closet, considering her options for the day. Her eyes gloss over her vibrant collection of clothing, each piece a different bold color. She reaches for a bright...

Memoir of a Sparklemuffin: Not too much sparkle

Memoir of a Sparklemuffin: Not too much sparkle

Analeigh Nava, Assistant A&E Editor
September 8, 2024

Suki Waterhouse’s pre-released songs of her upcoming album “Memoir of a Sparklemuffin”, showcase her undeniable talent, but do not achieve their full potential. Waterhouse will release the second...

Midfielder Kevin Chen '25 looks to maintain possession of the ball against a defender in a game against Cathedral High School on Dec. 2.

Boys’ soccer defeats Cathedral in season opener

Analeigh Nava
December 4, 2023

The varsity boys' soccer team won their season opener 2-0 against Cathedral High School at home on Dec. 2. Midfielder Tyler Ullrich ’24 and defender JT Federman ’24 each scored a goal. The team improves...

Chamber Orchestra Pianist Mac Galaviz ’25 finishes off the annual Instrumental Solo Concert performing Liszt’s “Ballade No. 2.” Other soloists and groups performed similar genres of repertoire.

Symphony and Chamber Orchestra perform in Solo Instrumental Concert

Analeigh Nava, Assistant A&E Editor
February 12, 2025

The Upper School Symphony and Chamber Orchestra performed in the Instrumental Solo Concert in Rugby Auditorium on Jan. 18. Students performed pieces ranging from Wang Jian Zhong’s “Silver Clouds Chasing...

Illustration by Anika Norton

Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice: A spooky return

Analeigh Nava, Assistant Arts and Entertainment Editor
November 5, 2024

“Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,” the sequel to the 1988 classic “Beetlejuice,” released Sept. 6. It continues themes from the original movie, but adds greater emotional depth to the supernatural world....

Shake Shack, which is about a 10-minute walk away from campus, opened its new Ventura location in the month of January. There were also a number of renewed discounts, which includes a list of over 10 restaurants in the area.

New discounts feature Shake Shack and Sweet Butter Kitchen

Analeigh Nava, Layout Assistant and Staff Writer
February 1, 2024

Prefect Council announced student discounts at Shake Shack and Sweet Butter Kitchen on Jan. 17, with 10% discounts at both restaurants. The two discounts follow 11 other discounts announced in October. The...

"Bad Idea Right?" - Olivia Rodrigo

“Bad Idea Right?” – Olivia Rodrigo

Analeigh Nava, Staff Writer
September 2, 2023

Olivia Rodrigo released “Bad Idea Right?" as a pre-release to her upcoming album, “GUTS,” on Aug. 11. The track rose to the No. 3 spot on Spotify the day it was released and gaining over eight million...

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