Trick or...Retreat?!
Over the past 2 decades, there has been a dramatic shift in alternative Halloween events over door-to-door trick-or-treating. While t...
The Danger of TikTok Trends
By Emma Tso, Oct 16, 2026
Slumped and Unprepared
By Leia VanAckeren, Oct 16, 2026
Move Over, Shakespeare!
By Noah Staley, Oct 16, 2026More Stories
Trick or...Retreat?!
Over the past 2 decades, there has been a dramatic shift in alternative Halloween events over door-to-door trick-or-treating. While the reasons vary, the main concerns among adults, e...
Angelina Grimaldi, Oct 16, 2026
The Danger of TikTok Trends
Famous creators and trends all over the world have come from one place: TikTok. The platform has become a major source of entertainment and creativity, but underneath the innocent dan...
Emma Tso, Oct 16, 2026
Slumped and Unprepared
Rumor has it that in the second year of high school comes an unfortunate phenomenon called the “sophomore slump.” This can happen any time throughout the tenth year of high school, b...
Leia VanAckeren, Oct 16, 2026
Move Over, Shakespeare!
CSArts requires students to take 4 years of English– that’s longer than any other academic class. But many students struggle to engage with their English materials.
Noah Staley, Oct 16, 2026
Halloween Haven
As schools around the world come together to celebrate spooky, scary skeletons, CSArts’ campus gives teenagers a deeper creative outlet and sense of self. The week leading up to Hallo...
Pippin Langdon, Oct 16, 2026
Carrot Gate
Remember when bags of carrots became the center of attention at CSArts? What became known as “Carrot Gate” began when students started throwing bags of carrots at one another during l...
Ayleen Park, Oct 16, 2026
Behind the Groove
Jazz is the backbone of the instrumental music community at CSArts. One section is getting bigger than just music, and building something complex and limitless.
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Amongst the Hallows Tide
Originally rooted in ancient harvest festivals, such as the Celtic’s Samhain and the Christian Eve of All Hallows’, Halloween is a night of playful frights filled with colorful costum...
Pippin Langdon, Oct 16, 2026
A VMAs for the Books
The annual MTV VMAs, one of the most legendary nights of music went down on September 27th, hosted by Snoop Dogg at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles. Madonna was in the spotlight s...
Mila Elizalde, Oct 16, 2026
The Delicate Balance of Work and School
CSArts students have a lot on their plate. Balancing academics and conservatory take up many hours of the day, plus many students have a side-job. So, how do CSArts students balance i...
Mila Elizalde, Sep 25, 2026
Survey Shows Students’ Split Interests
A recent survey on the correlation between students’ conservatory and favorite academic and elective classes brings focus to the variety of things CSArts students enjoy.
Jessica Pang, Sep 25, 2026
Sizzles in September
Southern California has been experiencing an intense heat wave recently, bringing unusually high temperatures to the area. Some temperatures have climbed into the 100s, and the UV ind...
Emma Stelzried , Sep 25, 2026
Parking Lot Problems
The school year only started somewhat recently, but a lot of people have been talking about the car line. It’s been taking longer and longer for parents to exit the parking lot both d...
Sukie Huerta, Sep 25, 2026
Observing the No Food Rule
The “No Food” sign in many classrooms might be hard to swallow for some, but it’s a must for students with food allergies and sensitivities.
Noelle Lee, Sep 25, 2026
Microplastics and Their Effects on the Soil
Many students at CSArts get their food from the cafeteria, relying on plastic products. We see plastic everywhere, but have you ever wondered about the invisible plastic in the soil?
Ava Barrios, Sep 25, 2026
Juniors vs Seniors Loaded Schedules: Analyzing the Data
When sophomores picked their classes for junior year, roughly one in three received a pink sticker from their counselors: “You are taking more than 3 AP classes.” Did that scare them?...
Mariam Ghazaryan, Sep 25, 2026
AP World History vs. World History: Which is best for you?
Diet or Regular? Leaded or Unleaded? AP or CP? So many questions! So many choices! And for World History students, choosing the right class can make all the difference.
Luna Borboa, Sep 25, 2026
Falling in Love with Fall
Jumping high up in the air and giggling with delight as you land on a pile of crunchy autumn leaves is a common thing for childhood. But as you age, fall becomes less joyful and turns...
Leila VanAckeren, Sep 25, 2026
El Niño and its Impact on CSArts
Forecasters usually say, “Bring an umbrella, because it’s going to rain!” But, this winter you may need to bring a boat because of El Niño. El Niño is a weather phenomenon that occur...
Ava Barrios, Sep 25, 2026
Doomed to Scroll!
Have you ever wondered how screen time affects your social life in the long run? Or how you interact with the world? Many students at CSArts rely on the technology of their computers ...
Angelina Grimaldi and Pippin Langdon, Sep 25, 2026