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Caution with Costumes
Halloween is always exciting. It’s a time of festivities and fun costumes, but as everyone is preparing, there are some important things to remember regarding safety and cultural sens...
Tara Terzic, Oct 03, 2024
Club Rush 2024: Rushing Back
This year’s club rush was an amazing event and an opportunity to connect with other students. Throughout the later part of the week, clubs were set up in the 100’s, 200’s, and the Quad.
Salvador Villagomez, Sep 13, 2024
Therapy Dogs and Ice Cream
Stress from the testing week is finally over, but more stress is on the way! It is important for students to take breaks from their studies as we get closer to the end of the school y...
Ayleen Park & Vana Kojikian, Apr 26, 2024
Winter Formal: Mermaid Tails
Dive Into the Magic: Unleash Your Inner Mermaid
Pippin Langdon, Feb 23, 2024
You're Just Our Type
There is a major shortage of blood in the U.S. according to The American Red Cross, and CSArts students and faculty rolled up their sleeves to give the gift of life to two different b...
Karina Yue, Feb 23, 2024
A Spooky Good Time
Why did the ghost go to the Halloween party? Because he heard it was going to be “spook”-tacular! This October, CSArts had a “spooktacular” party of their own by hosting another amazi...
Juliet Martinez and Aryhanna Pham, Nov 17, 2023
Return of the Painted Pumpkins
The approach to Halloween means CSArts Visual Arts students are painting their way into the spooky season. Each year students take simple craft pumpkins home and bring back incredible...
Danica Chen, Oct 20, 2023
Boots n' Bling: Behind The Scenes
We tip our cowboy hat to you, leadership students. Homecoming was an enormous success – the school can’t stop dancing! Thanks to the members of leadership, the dance was a memorable a...
Linnea Venti & Aryhanna Pham, Oct 20, 2023
Art Marketeers
School events are beginning to pick up again this year and the Visual Arts Conservatory is hosting yet another Art Marketeers sale! With this exciting, artist alley- style event, a ha...
Akira Mueller, Oct 20, 2023
Club Rush 2023
With the first few weeks of school starting to settle, student and teacher-run clubs come together to provide opportunities for service hours, experience for college applications and ...
Evyn Clayton, Sep 25, 2023
School Spirit Shenanigans
From our haunting Halloweens to our crazy contests, there’s no denying that at CSArts, festivities are beyond fantastic. As we approach the end of the school year, there’s no better t...
Sidney Tsai, May 19, 2023
Senior VA Art Showcase
On May 6th, the cafeteria at CSArts was transformed into an art gallery, as the seniors of the Visual Arts Conservatory held their final showcase, exhibiting their best works that the...
Sophia Brunet, May 19, 2023
The Dubs and Snubs of the 95th Oscars
At the 95th Academy Awards, Everything Everything All at Once lived up to its name. This genre-bending film took home seven Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Director, and several ...
Griffin Stenzel, Mar 31, 2023
VA 10th Grade Showcase
Every year, the Visual Arts Conservatory hosts an art showcase for all grade levels. March 8th was the opening night for the 10th Grade Showcase where sophomores showcased their piece...
Jocelin Lila-Cruz & Ivy Kim, Mar 31, 2023
CSArts' Enchanted Evening
As we settle into the second semester of the school year, it’s time to celebrate! On February 4th, CSArts students gathered together to dance with their friends at Winter Formal, held...
Sophia Brunet, Feb 27, 2023
Finding Neverland
You may have never heard of J.M Barrie, but you definitely know of his work! Barrie was a Scottish author and playwright best known for creating Peter Pan, in the play, “Peter Pan” or...
Leaf Barnett, Dec 16, 2022
Painting Pumpkin at the Westminster Gardens
The Visual Arts Conservatory celebrated the spooky season by showing off and teaching their skills to the seniors of Westminster Gardens in Duarte. On Friday October 28th, the Visual ...
Jocelin Lila-Cruz, Nov 15, 2022
Dia de los Muertos
After a spooky Halloween comes a sacred holiday. Here at CSArts, Dia de los Muertos was celebrated by LUCHA, the Latinx Unidxs con Honor y Amistad Club. The club put up an ofrenda, an...
Sophia Brunet, Nov 15, 2022
Senior Sunrise
Seniors have finally come to school early. At Northview Park, CSArts seniors gathered together with their friends to welcome in the sunrise. Senior Sunrise is celebrated annually to c...
Sophia Brunet, Oct 13, 2022
Hispanic Heritage Month
October and September are very significant times for the Hispanic community, as Hispanic Heritage Month begins. Here at CSArts, many people are getting involved in celebrating Hispani...
Jocelin Lila-Cruz, Oct 13, 2022
Club Rush Rewind
The daily hustle and bustle of our CSArts campus was punctuated with the Club Rush on September 16th. The beloved annual event gave students the opportunity to join other students wit...
Sidney Tsai, Oct 13, 2022
Glitz & Glamour — Old Hollywood & Winter Formal
On Friday, January 21st, the CSArts Leadership revealed the theme for the long-anticipated Winter Formal. Winter Formal was held on February 5th, and tickets were already sold out day...
Sophia Brunet, Feb 10, 2022
reviews
The Latest Salem's Lot, Bad But Good
Sometimes bad movies are really good. Ask any Stephen King fan if they liked the latest MAX movie, Salem’s Lot, and you are likely going to get an ear full. But, If you know nothing ...
Nola Shields, Nov 01, 2024
"Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" Review
Fans of the 1988 classic Beetlejuice have been awaiting its remake, and Beetlejuice Beetlejuice does not disappoint. Directed by Tim Burton, the film brings back most of the beloved ...
Joy Thomas, Nov 01, 2024
Scaries on Screens: A CSArtisan Student Movie Poll
One of the highlights of Halloween is watching frightening films! We had CSArts students take a poll of their favorite fun Halloween movies and their favorite horror movies.In the fun...
Vana Kojikian, Oct 03, 2024
Horror Night Showdown
It’s that time of the year again: spooky season! Don’t know which parks to go to? We’ve got the info, and two teachers who offered a review of two of the most famous freight fests in ...
James Okon, Oct 03, 2024
The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes Review
As someone who went through a Hunger Games phase in middle school and already ran through the Hunger Games movies, when I heard about The Ballad of Songbird and Snakes I was worried b...
Anonymous, Dec 15, 2023
Five Nights of Fun, or Five Nights of Failure
This is a spoiler-free review of “Five Nights at Freddy’s”.
Braedon Younger, Nov 17, 2023
Thanksgiving and Native American Artists
The American national holiday where most gather to feast on delicious traditional stuffed turkey and creamy mashed potatoes is just around the corner. Each year it is also a remembran...
Sophia Gutierrez, Nov 17, 2023
Wednesday’s a Winner
Wednesday, more like Wed-slay! It’s official: directed by Tim Burton and starring Jenna Ortega, Netflix’s newest original series, “Wednesday,” is a hit. Three weeks after its release,...
Jaya Swamy, Dec 16, 2022
Wendell & Wild
Henry Slick, director of Coraline and Niel Geiman (creator of Coraline and Wendell & Wild) return to feature films! In collaboration with Netflix, Henry Selick brings to life a Ne...
Stephanie Zurita & Leaf Barnett, Nov 15, 2022
A Band’s Balance of Work and the Stage Pt. 2: Saint Ivy
You probably haven’t heard from the newest band on campus, but trust, you will soon. Founded by two CSArts Juniors, the band Saint Ivy gives its takes on classics from The Beatles to ...
Katie Parisi, Oct 13, 2022
I’m Glad My Mom Died Review
Trigger Warning: mentions of abuse and eating disorders
Ivy Kim, Oct 13, 2022
Diversity with Decorum: The Issues with Minions: Rise of Gru
Minions are a joke. Seriously– The Minions have fallen under the comedy genre ever since its founding. And on July 1st, millions flooded the theaters to enjoy the story of banana-lovi...
Eliza Kim, Sep 16, 2022
A Band’s Balance of Work and the Stage
This year two Juniors take on the challenge of working hard in school, and rocking the stage after hours. The band’s name is Forsythia, a type of flower, which holds true to their sof...
Katie Parisi, Sep 16, 2022
Review of Crying in H-Mart
As an avid Goodreads user, for the last year I have heard nothing but good reviews about Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner. After reading, I agree with all the praise that this memo...
Ivy Kim, Feb 10, 2022
updates
Celebrating Transgender Awareness Week
Transgender people are more than four times more likely than cisgender people to be violently attacked, according to a study by UCLA Williams Institute School of Law. Transgender Awar...
Ari Dawson, Nov 01, 2024
CSArts Volunteer Opportunities
For CSArts students volunteering and community involvement are important on many different levels. Getting involved helps the community, increases students’ morale and sense of purpos...
Nico Deany & Victoria Maradiaga, Nov 01, 2024
Senior Presidential Debate: Candidates This Year
While voters are voicing their choice for the 47th President of the United States, CSArts seniors stirred up drama and hilarity with their own presidential debaters. Seniors created t...
Aryhanna Pham, Nov 01, 2024
Meet Your Co-Class Presidents!
While election season in the United States is in full swing, CSArts have already cast their votes and elected co-class presidents. Each grade has two leaders who speak and act for the...
Ayleen Park, Oct 04, 2024
The Fall Breeze Accompanied with June Beetles
Green patches of grass throughout CSArts are filled with students laying down and enjoying their break. That is until June Beetles invade. June bugs are known for their beautiful gree...
Aryhanna Pham, Oct 04, 2024
Safety Implementations for the Metro: What Students Should Know
Every day, large numbers of CSArts students rely on the Metro to get to and from school. Many students are aware of the possible dangers that riding the metro may present, as crime in...
Ariella Dawson & Evyn Clayton, Oct 03, 2024
Out of Service, Out of Luck
During the past few weeks, Northview Field and the back of the PAC were set off-limits, followed by the temporary closure of several restrooms. Student use of the field during lunch a...
Joy Thomas & Noelle Lee, Oct 03, 2024
Coyotes Creeping on Campus
The recent rise of coyotes, an indigenous animal around our school, has increased administrators’ awareness of student safety. As the heat increases, coyotes come down from their natu...
Natalie Merino & Pippin Langdon, Oct 03, 2024
Be Prepared!: The Latest Report on Safety
Students’s safety when they are at school is more important than ever. Whether that means understanding our school’s emergency procedures, participating in drills, or knowing about re...
Abigail Risdon & Noelle Lee, Sep 13, 2024
Renovations, Additions, and Reflections
CSArts is known for its areas of green grass areas around the campus where people can sit, eat, or take a nap. But with the smoky weather and the heatwave, it’s been difficult for stu...
Ari Dawson & Aryhanna Pham, Sep 13, 2024
Heatwaves & You
Those first days of school can be the hardest, but then Mother Nature throws a curveball: a heatwave. August is the hottest month of the year, so maybe September will be better? While...
Arwen McKay, Sep 13, 2024
Conservatory at DHS
This semester, many Acting and Creative Writing students have made the trek from CSArts to our neighboring campus, Duarte High School during conservatory hours. The main reasons why s...
Delight Kim & Evyn Clayton, Sep 13, 2024
Persistant Pipe Problems
On Tuesday, April 23, pipes burst in the 200s and flooded the area. Students puddle-jumped their way to classes, as CSArts-SGV administrators made the all-too-familiar calls to mainte...
Ayleen Park & Karina Yue, May 31, 2024
Testing, Testing: How State Tests Impact CSArts and Students
Every Spring, 9-11th grade students endure a week of state testing. The week is long and the rules are strict: no computers, no phones in the classroom, even after students finish the...
Evyn Clayton, May 31, 2024
Reel Big Deal
You might have heard about the new Film/TV Industry program being introduced for the 2024-2025 school year. When I spoke with Dr. Cook, he clarified that it is less of a standalone co...
Abigail Risdon, May 31, 2024
TEDxCSArts
TED Talks are coming to CSArts-SGV in 2025! So, if you’re a passionate speaker wanting to improve your craft while exploring bold ideas and sparking meaningful conversations, this is ...
Karina Yue, May 31, 2024
Yearbook Yields More Awards!
In the digital age, students have fewer and fewer tangible reminders of their time in High School. Yearbooks are one of the few physical memories students across the United States, in...
Evyn Clayton, May 31, 2024
The California Fitness Test: A Mile Run or a Walk in the Park?
As the end of the year approaches with state testing in the rearview mirror, one test remains for freshmen that stands out from the others: The California Physical Fitness Test.
Braedon Younger, Apr 26, 2024
Commuter School Safety
High School safety includes much more than fire drills and practicing for disasters. CSArts is a commuter school, with limited parking spots, and hundreds of student and parent driver...
Karina Yue, Apr 26, 2024
Navigating the Digital SAT
If you’ve been keeping up with the news, there have been many headlines regarding the reintroduction of mandatory SAT scores in the college admissions process within prestigious priva...
Abigail Risdon, Apr 26, 2024
Belt it Out!
On April 13th, CSArts Seniors and Juniors in Taekwondo competed in the annual Taekwondo black belt test at OCSA! After two months of intense training all students who participated suc...
Ares Ho, Apr 26, 2024
OCSA Teachers Visit CSArts
In February, CSArts welcomed teachers from our sister school, Orange County School of The Arts, in order for both schools to be on the same page with educational philosophies and stra...
MJ Cho, Mar 29, 2024
The Solution, Not the Pollution
Have you seen all the packets of carrots and apples all over the ground? On March 14, the lunch and security staff added cardboard boxes near some trash cans. In the cafeteria where m...
Pippin Langdon & Ares Ho, Mar 29, 2024
Visiting Exchange Students from Japan
You may have seen some new faces on campus this week! CSArts-SGV has been hosting around two dozen exchange students from Japan. The 8th-12th grade Japanese students have been attendi...
Evyn Clayton, Mar 29, 2024
Blame It on the Rain
Picture this: CSArts students in rain jackets crowd the pathways to classes, umbrellas crashing together, it’s rainy season in Southern California. The problem is some parts of Southe...
Pippin Langdon & Ares Ho, Feb 23, 2024
Wrestling with the Words
This semester, creative writing teacher Daniel Strasberger introduced a new and unique course to the conservatory’s class repertoire: Storytelling in Pro Wrestling.
Dominic Anaya Gulaya & Ada Schmidt, Feb 23, 2024
Course Selection
Honors, AP, and Citrus College classes are available at CSArts. If you haven’t taken advantage of these courses because you are unsure of the workload, we talked with students about t...
Vana Kojikian, Feb 23, 2024
Reel Potential: Latest Update on the Newest Program
With many students hearing whispers around campus about a possible new Film/Television conservatory, there are lots of questions to be answered. So, the big question is, will there be...
Ayleen Park & Evyn Clayton, Feb 23, 2024
The Future of the 400’s
If you’re a student at CSArts, chances are you’ve had a class in Diagon Alley, better known as the 400’s. Rumors of termites, deterioration, and admin losing the 400’s have spread aro...
Quinn Mc-Nary & Karina Hil, Dec 15, 2023
Time to Rewind: A Recap of the 2023 Year
As the first semester of the 2023-2024 school year is coming to an end, let’s take a little time to look at some of the highlights of these past months.
Danica Chen, Dec 15, 2023
Taking the Train After Dark: Metro Safety
With the end of Daylight Saving Time, nightfall already descends by the end of each school day. Many CSArts students who rely on the Metro system for transportation are left navigatin...
Juliet Martinez & Noelle Lee, Dec 15, 2023
KIDaccount: The New Bathroom Kiosk System
When the bathroom kiosks were introduced around a month ago, it came as a surprise to some students. With plans for these sign-out stations not previously discussed with students, the...
MJ Cho & Abigail Risdon, Nov 17, 2023
Empowering Children Through Music
Have you heard of the Dragon Kim Music Foundation? It’s a program rooted at CSArts and Orange County School of The Arts named after a student and breaking down barriers hindering aspi...
Karina Yue, Nov 17, 2023
College App Deadlines Approach
As the time to submit college apps comes closer and closer, stress builds as students are trying to complete their applications. The college application process can be an overwhelming...
Mason Ho, Nov 17, 2023
Bees Swarm CSArts
The buzz of bees around campus is bittersweet. Without them, our world would cease to exist. With them, comes concerns, but you can help! Cleaning up after yourself might be the key ...
Ren Carr & Noelle Lee, Nov 17, 2023
Podcast Alert!
Loving the CSArtisan newspaper but getting sluggish eyes? No worries! The CSArtisan has a brand new podcast: “CSArtisan Talks!” It’s our goal to give students a “literal” voice and s...
Karina Yue, Oct 20, 2023
Bell-in Cocomelon
By now, most of us here at CSArts have heard the new school bell, and we are all asking the same question: “What the hell?” Previous students at CSArts had been hearing the same bell ...
MJ Cho & Abigail Risdon, Oct 20, 2023
Senior Center is Looking for Art
Calling all Visual Arts students! Students are organizing a visual arts showcase at the Duarte Senior Center on December 8th and want you to join in. Actual “Physical” art is needed, ...
Mason Ho, Oct 20, 2023
Security at School
School security dominates national headlines. Concerns about rising rates of violence across the country have led to the implementation of new policies to keep students, teachers and ...
Pippin Langdon, Samson Khachatryan, & Evyn Clayton, Oct 20, 2023
CSArts, A Magnet for Creativity
CSArts was built on a foundation of creativity where art meets scholastics. From academics to conservatory, CSArts uses a different approach to learning. Students throughout Los Angel...
Pippin Langdon & Evyn Clayton, Oct 20, 2023
CSArts: California's #1 Charter School
Congratulations CSArts! We are officially the #1 best charter high school in California. CSArts was also named the #4 best arts high school in America, #3 best in the state, and the #...
Linnea Venti, Oct 20, 2023
A New Space for Wellness
CSArts is back in session! With new classes, homework, and conservatory activities, it’s important for students to remember self-care. Luckily, the school has lots of resources avail...
Danica Chen & Karina Yue, Sep 25, 2023
Sensors in the Bathrooms
One of the most talked about, and perhaps most controversial new additions to the CSArts campus, are bathroom sensors. Students and faculty have many questions about the new technolog...
Braedon Younger, Sep 25, 2023
CSArts PSAT Cancelled
As more colleges and universities shift away from standardized testing for admission criteria, CSArts decided on a shift as well. Part of that decision meant The PSAT was canceled. CS...
MJ Cho & Abigail Risdon, Sep 25, 2023
Classy Classrooms
The creative classrooms of CSArts reflect our unique student body. From math classes to Mandarin 1, the academic classes are just as inventive as conservatory courses. Teachers shape ...
Linnea Venti & Noelle Lee, Sep 25, 2023
Chromebook Creeper or Helper?
As schools begin to embrace the digital age, teachers find their own ways to combat distractions and make sure students stay on task.
Karina Hill & Aryhanna Pham, Sep 25, 2023
Memories with Mr. Blaylock
Mr. Blaylock embodies all that is good about our school. His positive energy, boundless enthusiasm, deep commitment to excellence, endless creativity, and heart-felt dedication to his...
Griffin Stenzel, May 19, 2023
Pressing Parking Problems
LA freeways are known for being crowded, and the parking at CSArts has the same reputation. Many students believe that the traffic is worse than ever before.
Linnea Venti & Jaya Swamy, Oct 13, 2022
Catching College After Covid
Breaking news, CSArts: due to the pandemic, our seniors are playing “catch-up” to college like never before. Just as the class of ‘23 was readjusting to in-person classes, they were h...
Eliza Kim, Oct 13, 2022
CSArts Arson Investigation
On October 4th, two fires broke out on the CSArts campus. The first fire was in the 100’s girls restroom, and was swiftly put out by a custodian. The resulting smoke of the first fire...
Sophia Brunet, Oct 13, 2022
Covid Protocol Tightens
As fall arrives, so does the return to stricter tracking of Covid on the CSArts Campus. Teachers received an email from the CSArts administration, requiring seating charts for each cl...
Stephanie Zurita, Oct 13, 2022
Lacking Lockers
CSArts students’ schedules are packed, and so are their bags. The lack of lockers rests on the shoulders of the student body. There are about 150 lockers and 1,200 students, and CSArt...
Eliza Kim & Stephanie Zurita, Sep 16, 2022
The New Info on our Gender Neutral Bathrooms
Calls for more Gender Neutral Bathrooms have been heard by school administrators. CSArts added new spaces over the Summer, but they are hard to find, if you aren’t “in the know.” The...
Rio A. Lee & Jaya Swamy, Sep 16, 2022
CSArts Sizzles!
A late summer heatwave baked the CSArts campus with temperatures near 110 degrees. Some CSArts students in Duarte even lost their power and internet service during the longest heatwav...
Luna Martinez-Granillo, Leaf Barnett, & Sofia Reyes-Sylvain, Sep 16, 2022
misc
Sade: 30 Years of Music
If you haven’t listened to Sade’s music, her unique voice and songs can lift and break hearts. 30 years later, Sade’s back with a song for her transgender son and a new album.
Natalie Merino, Nov 01, 2024
Recognizing Indigenous People’s Day
Christopher Columbus is still recognized as a national hero every second Monday in October. Columbus Day is a federal holiday, but in 2019, The State of California decided to change ...
Ayleen Park, Nov 01, 2024
Information for First Time Voters
Early voting is already underway! Next Tuesday, millions of Americans will head to the polls to vote in local, state, and national races. Some seniors will voice their choices as a v...
Arwen Mckay & James N. Okon, Nov 01, 2024
Celebrating Dia de los Muertos
While Halloween decorations are put away, you will see “ofrendas” with similar Halloween colors on the CSArts campus. These altars are to celebrate Dia De Los Muertos (or in English- ...
Salvador Villagomez, Nov 01, 2024
Dangerous Fumes
Perfume has long been a way for students to express themselves, enhance their personal scent, and boost confidence. However, while the use of perfume seems harmless, spraying it in en...
Pippin Langdon & Natalie Merino, Nov 01, 2024
CSArts: The Untold History
The California School of the Arts was founded in 2017, and during these 8 years, it has already made a mark and a difference in the lives of its students. The school was officially es...
Vana Kojikian & Tara Terzic, Nov 01, 2024
Demonstrated Interest: Secret to College Admissions?
As we ease into the school year and application season approaches, one term keeps coming up: “demonstrated interest.” Understanding how to effectively showcase your best qualities for...
Karina Yue, Oct 04, 2024
Teachers Providing Materials for Students in Need
Imagine getting to class hungry because you haven’t eaten. Stomach growling, you walk into the classroom, and to your surprise: your teacher has a supply of snacks! For many CSArts st...
Victoria Maradiaga, Oct 03, 2024
CSArts Students Go International
Study abroad opportunities are usually only available for college students, but CSArts-SGV gives you the opportunity while you are here. This means you can jetset across the globe thr...
Ashel Brown, Oct 03, 2024
Prepare To Scare: Getting Ready for Halloween
If you haven’t experienced Halloween at CSArts-SGV, you are in for a (trick or) treat. While other schools restrict wearing costumes to class, CSArts rolls out the red carpet for stud...
Ozzie Upton, Oct 03, 2024
Signing up for Free & Reduced Lunch
The Free and Reduced Lunch Program, or the FRLP for short, is an enrollment that makes certain students eligible for one free lunch and one breakfast meal daily. Among free meals you ...
James Okon & Victoria Maradiaga, Sep 13, 2024
Freshman Survival Guide
Starting your first year of high school can be nerve-racking, especially with all the media portrayals of students being shoved into lockers and having to eat lunch alone.
Karina Yue & Natalie Merino, Sep 13, 2024
The Emotional Landscape
Navigating a new school year is an emotional journey. The first week, a full week, plus conservatory meant going from 0-100 after Summer Break! Finding classes, meeting new students, ...
Tara Terzic & Pippin Langdon, Sep 13, 2024
Volunteer Opportunities in Duarte
With all the free time during summer break, it would be a great idea to get a summer job or volunteer! Duarte has volunteer opportunities for high schoolers during their break. There ...
Vana Kojikian, May 31, 2024
Cleaning Empathy
With the end of our school year nearing, most students are stressed about finals or graduation. While being nervous, they tend to overlook the beauty of the CSArts campus. Months ago,...
Pippin Langdon, May 31, 2024
Goodbye!
Although I’ve told everyone (including college applications) that I first joined the school newspaper in my junior year, I am ready to admit that it was a lie for my last article at t...
MJ Cho, May 31, 2024
Transfer Triumphs
With the school year coming to an end, many students are already starting to prepare for the next school year, especially students who are transferring conservatories. Transferring co...
Bridgette Bergman, May 31, 2024
Get Dressed for Less
The average prom dress and suit costs somewhere in between $250-500, and on top of that, a ticket to even attend costs almost 100 dollars! If the prom expenses seem steep, there are p...
Abigail Risdon, Apr 26, 2024
Remembering the Armenian Genocide
The Armenian Genocide Memorial Day is on April 24. It marks the day of the Armenian Genocide where 1.5 million lives were lost and is held annually to commemorate the victims. Althoug...
Vana Kojikian, Apr 26, 2024
Searching for Silence
If you’re trying to study over the clamor of conversation, or are looking for some quiet, you might just benefit from a few solitudes on campus, tucked away from the main hangouts.
Noelle Lee, Mar 29, 2024
Neurodivergency During the Holidays
The holidays can be a stressful time for anyone, but things get more complicated when things like sensory sensitivities and social difficulties are added to the mix. Below is a list o...
Quinn McNary and Ren Carr, Dec 15, 2023
Holiday Gifts Made By CSArts Students
Don’t have any ideas for what to get your friends and families for the holidays? Don’t worry, because we have special gifts handmade by our fellow CSArts students! These creative stu...
Vana Kojikian, Dec 15, 2023
Would YOU Get Kidnapped by Krampus?
Who is Krampus you might ask? In some European folklore, Krampus is the opposite of the pure-hearted Santa Claus. With devil horns and goat hooves, Krampus is famous for kidnapping ba...
Braedon Younger, Dec 15, 2023
Mental Health Holidays
As the holiday season approaches, we can all appreciate the jolly atmosphere and our unique celebrations to end the year. Although many of us look forward to this time of year, it als...
Samson, Dec 15, 2023
Healthy Holidays: Tips to Avoid Getting Sick this Winter
Getting sick is the worst. Sneezing, coughing, fevers and chills – and on top of everything, the huge amount of missed schoolwork! People are especially prone to sickness during the c...
Linnea Venti, Dec 15, 2023
CIEE Summer Program
How does it sound to travel to Latin America, Europe, or Asia with other highschool students with the same interests as you? During Summer 2024, CSArts highschool students are eligibl...
Sophia Gutierrez, Dec 15, 2023
Conservatory Under-Funding
“CSArts-SGV Needs Your Help”. That’s the message sent via email to CSArts families by Dr. Endelman. It contained an even more concerning message that administrators would have to furl...
Evyn Clayton, Nov 17, 2023
Student Online Safety
It’s safe to say that the majority of high-schoolers, especially CSArts students, are very active online. Many may feel like their phones are extensions of themselves. It’s easy to be...
Samson Khachatryan, Nov 17, 2023
The Power of Gratitude: Everyday Positivity
The same word is heard every Thanksgiving: gratitude. That leaves many wondering, what exactly is gratitude? What does it look like? Gratitude is so important in our daily lives, not ...
Pippin Langdon & Linnea Venti, Nov 17, 2023
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
Each September, Latino and Hispanic people throughout The United States observe their countries’ Independence Day on September 15th! The celebrations of culture and history don’t stop...
Juliet Martinez & Sophia Gutierrez, Oct 20, 2023
Breaking News: Help Armenia!
The views expressed in this article are solely those of the student journalist and do not necessarily reflect the views of The CSArtisan or CSArts-SGV.
Vana Kojikian, Oct 20, 2023
Filipino American History Month
October. The tenth month of the calendar year is mostly known as the spookiest season of the year, but it also represents the opportunity to celebrate an underappreciated group in Ame...
Braedon Younger, Oct 20, 2023
Vital Tips to Avoid Burnout at CSArts
After a sunny and warm fulfilling summer break, students adjust themselves back into their school routines and into the academic and conservatory groove. Our performing arts students ...
Sophia Gutierrez, Sep 25, 2023
We Have Your Future Covered
Have you ever wondered how you can make a living with your true passion for art? Whether it is music, acting, singing, writing, dancing, or drawing, CSArts gives you the head start on...
Vana Kojikian, Sep 25, 2023
The Taste of the Holidays
California School of Arts San Gabriel Valley is a diverse campus with different cultures, races, religions, and identities. This December, the holidays have consumed our campus with a...
Sofia Reyes-Sylvain, Dec 16, 2022
Crazy Christmas Movie Conundrum
Now that December has rolled around the holiday season is in full swing. Which means people are busting out the decade old Christmas DVDs and settling down on their couch to watch ico...
Rio A. Lee, Dec 16, 2022
Seasonal Affective Disorder
Seasonal Affective Disorder, otherwise known as SAD or seasonal depression is a relatively common effect of shorter days with sunlight and colder weather. It can affect anyone, but, s...
Luna Martinez-Granilo, Dec 16, 2022
Smile or Smirk?
With reports of viewers fainting after watching the new horror film, Smile, millions flocked to the movies to see what the hype was about. However, many left the theaters unimpressed....
Eliza Kim, Nov 15, 2022
Masters in Makeup
Makeup is an artform that allows us to express ourselves via colors and patterns, textures and techniques. At CSArts makeup is exactly that, an art form. However, with the rise of ass...
Luna Martinez-Granilo, Nov 15, 2022
Giving Thanks for Entertainment
Thanksgiving break is coming up, there is no better time to binge new series or movies in this already chilly season. Here are some new releases and recommendations to warm your Thank...
Leaf Barnett & Stephanie Zurita, Nov 15, 2022
Behind the Paint: Style Writing at CSArts
An underappreciated art form is finding new momentum at CSArts. New and returning students have likely noticed the colorful murals depicting diversity, creativity, and student life in...
Sevana Zadoian & Linnea Venti, Sep 16, 2022
interviews
Staff Spotlight: Bridgette Blankenhorn
You may not know it, but the smiling face who greets CSArts students in the lobby every afternoon has been a TV star from the first day she was born. Bridgette Blankenhorn was feature...
Ozzie Upton, Nov 01, 2024
Update on the Bathroom Vape Sensors
With the recent changes in vape sensors in the bathrooms, the CSArtisan interviewed Mr. Metoyer to clear up rumors circulating around the campus, detecting what’s true and what’s false.
Minji Cho & Abigail Risdon, Feb 23, 2024
Finding Wildlife at CSArts
The many insects and animals on our campus can help us to be mindful during the long school day, yet we often undervalue (and step on) them. While it’s true that countless things are ...
Noelle Lee, Feb 23, 2024
Admin Goals 2024
I am hopeful that we continue to offer our students an amazing educational and arts experience, and that they continue to feel that our school is a place to showcase talent, highlig...
Karina Yue, Dec 15, 2023
Halloween: What's the Attraction?
Why do we like Halloween? Is it the sugar? Is it the fear factor? As journalists we have the questions and CSArts students shared their answers about the “howling” holiday!
Noelle Lee, Oct 20, 2023
A Chat with Mr. Gomez
As many people know, Timothy Gomez has become the new conservatory director this year and has quickly become accustomed to his new role. The CSArtisan talked with Mr. Gomez about his ...
Mason Ho, Oct 20, 2023
A Chat With Counselor Christy
New schedules, new classes, new teachers, college essays, APs, the list of what a new school year entails goes on and on. It’s scary; it’s stressful; it’s overwhelming, and it’s a lot...
Juliet Martinez, Sep 25, 2023
Thank You Class Presidents!
As the school year comes to an end, it’s important to recognize some people who helped us make this year so fun. Our co-class presidents took it upon themselves to not only take on th...
Jocelin Lila-Cruz, May 19, 2023
An Interview with AI
ChatGPT has taken the world by storm. With over 100 million users worldwide within a week of its launch, nearing numbers that rival sites like Google and Youtube, it can feel like nea...
Sidney Tsai, Mar 31, 2023
Love to the Lunch Ladies
Behind the windows and doors of the CSArts kitchen, the cooking staff works hard to bring the delicious food we eat everyday. They start their meal preparations early in the morning, ...
Stephanie Zurita, Dec 16, 2022
Interviewing The Endelman
Have you always wanted to know more about Dr. Endelman? Wellnow you can! Members of CSArtisan recently interviewed thecampus’s most esteemed staff member in order to bring you theinsi...
Eliza Kim, Dec 16, 2022
Conservatory Crossover
CSArts Conservatories invite all students to explore their passions, to search for a good fit with their interests and talents. Sometimes, that means switching conservatories. Dozens ...
Linnea Venti, Dec 16, 2022
Meet Your Senior Presidents!
As we dive into fall, the seniors of CSArts have a lot on their mind. College applications, scholarships, conservatory, and racing to be co-presidents of the class of 2023. We asked o...
Sophia Brunet, Sep 16, 2022
essays
The Fine Print Candy Investigation
Candy is a treat, but are all of its ingredients? Chew on the details of a few confusing compounds in popular Halloween candies, and see for yourself!
Noelle Lee, Nov 01, 2024
Staying Productive Over Break
By this time of year, a lot of us are ready for school to end. Now that we’ve made it to summer though, what do we want to do with our time? While it’s important to rest, it’s a good ...
Noelle Lee, May 31, 2024
Have a Care for Earth
Earth Day just passed, but that doesn’t mean we should stop caring. Some environmental issues won’t fix themselves, including micro- and nano plastic pollution, which have recently be...
Noelle Lee, Apr 26, 2024
Second Language Struggles
I took four years of Mandarin at school, but I can barely speak or understand it.
Karina Yue, Mar 29, 2024
December Holidays and Beyond
Did you know there are 14 religious holidays each December? Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and who could forget the Winter Solstice! At CSArts, students celebrate different holidays fr...
Pippin Langdon & Samson Khachatryan, Dec 15, 2023
Imposter Syndrome
Going to a school such as CSArts, it’s easy to get caught up in all the people around you. With so much talent and skill, some people find it difficult to focus on their own strengths...
Akira Mueller, Dec 15, 2023
The Truth of Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a time to remember the truth. For many years, the story of Thanksgiving has been rewritten to conceal its dark history. Some may have grown up with the story of a happ...
Pippin Langdon, Nov 17, 2023
Sweet and Sour: Halloween’s Impact on the Environment
Imagine: it’s the night of Halloween, and you’re taking a walk down the street to meet up at your friend’s house for a Halloween party. Your shoes crush candy wrappers scattering the ...
Danica Chen, Nov 17, 2023
So Long, Sugarpine!
Every year, the CSArts conservatory closes the season with a showcase highlighting their artistic abilities, whether it be performances or galleries. Among the flurry of end-of-the-ye...
Sevana Zadoian, May 19, 2023
AP or Dual Enrollment? Which is better?
Every spring, students at CSArts debate on whether they’ll take AP courses or Citrus College classes. For some, this debate goes on throughout the summer, and some hope for the best i...
Jocelin Lila-Cruz, May 19, 2023
The Shamrock Saint: History of Saint Patrick’s Day
On March 17th, CSArts students wore their best green clothes to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day. St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated annually on March 17, which is the death anniversary of ...
Sophia Brunet, Mar 31, 2023
The History of Valentines Day
Between the kisses and candy hearts, Valentine’s Day is a celebration of the patron saint of beekeepers, epilepsy, and of course, lovers. Valentine’s Day is a commemoration of the bra...
Sevana Zadoian, Feb 27, 2023
The Gift of Family of Choice
Holidays are a time to celebrate with family, but for some, it can be miserable. In this divisive time of Covid, politics, and religion, spending time with relatives can be too diffic...
Sophia Brunet, Dec 16, 2022
Art Therapy
When imagining a professional conference, one usually pictures executives talking jargon in their crisp power suits of navy-blue and perfectly polished shoes, examining graphs and sta...
MJ Cho, Dec 16, 2022
Halloween History 101
According to the National Retail Federation’s annual survey, Americans spend about $10.6 billion on Halloween candy, costumes, and decorations every year. Nearly $2 billion is spent o...
Rio A. Lee & MJ Cho, Nov 15, 2022
Senior-Itis
It’s been a hard four years. Covid messed up my highschool experience but now senior year has me suffering from another illness: senioritis. As my highschool years dawned on me, my ex...
Sofia Reyes-Sylvain, Oct 13, 2022
A Lesson In Horror
Most students at CSArts leave class with homework, but in creative writing, students leave with nightmares. Horror Fiction students, taught by Mr. Meden, spend their time reading and ...
Sevana Zadoian, Oct 13, 2022
AP. v.s. CCC
CSArts students are getting a head start for college with two different options to earn college credit early. These two different avenues are Advanced Placement or “AP classes” and co...
Rio A. Lee, Oct 13, 2022
productions
CSArts Breathes New Life into "Old Lace!"
What happens when two hospitable old ladies and a twisted serial killer learn that they have something in common? What will they do about the policemen lodging in their home? Will the...
Octavia Roberts, Nov 01, 2024
Bat Boy: A Cast & Crew Perspective
CSArts has always been a unique space for the production of unique shows, and this year’s “Bat Boy: The Musical” was no exception. Opening on September 26th, “Bat Boy” offered theater...
Octavia Roberts, Oct 04, 2024
Behind the Curtain of Mean Girls: A “Fetch” Production
Popular pupils and sassy songs hit the PAC stage in the IA Conservatory production of Mean Girls. During the February production students’ talent and hard work were on display. As the...
Ayleen Park, Mar 29, 2024
Student Review: John Proctor is the Villain
On March 15th, I watched John Proctor is the Villain, and it’s not an overstatement to say it blew me away. The whole production had a sense of realism unlike any other show I’ve seen...
Braedon Younger, Mar 29, 2024
Tick or Treat: A Horrifying Haunted House Behind The Scenes
The scary season is over, but the Halloween spirit is still haunting CSArts. Halloween was celebrated with the school’s first ever cross-conservatory haunted house: Tick or Treat! Stu...
Linnea Venti, Nov 15, 2022
The Drowsy Chaperone
Wedding bells rang, wedding bells chimed. In case you missed it, the Musical Theater Conservatory put on an early fall production of The Drowsy Chaperone. The show opened with a charm...
Sevana Zadoian, Nov 15, 2022
Audience Experience
On Sunday, October 28th, CSArts students were challenged to create four immersive, bone-chilling, cross-conservatory haunted house experiences. Participants were separated into four s...
Jaya Swamy, Nov 15, 2022
fiction
Telltale Bell
It is impossible to say how the idea first entered my brain; but once conceived, it haunted me day and night. ‘Twas a lonely and slow evening when that idea first formulated, a though...
Maleyna Alcisto, Oct 20, 2023
comics
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