Say Hello to Bye Bye Birdie
Friday February 22, 2008
By Staff Writer, Alexandra Von Ritzhoff
Most students today are not exposed to theatrical productions such as musicals, although this February, anyone who sees the Bye Bye Birdie in the auditorium will be. This production is filled with singing, dancing, acting, and events based on the character of Elvis Presley in the 1950’s. (more…)
War of the Consoles
Friday February 22, 2008
By Staff Writer, Allen Zakaria
When it comes to video game consoles these days, there are only three worth mentioning. Within the past two years, Sony, Nintendo, and Microsoft have come up with their best products yet: Sony PS3, Nintendo Wii, and Microsoft Xbox 360, respectively. (more…)
Partying at 18
Friday February 22, 2008
By Staff Writer, Anni Aslanian
Flashing lights, loud music, and a room full of strangers was a great way to kick off winter break. Now that I was finally eighteen and legal, having a boring weekend was not going to be an option.
It was a cold winter night and as usual, Hollywood was a mess. It seemed as if everyone was ready to get down and party that night. After accomplishing the great mission of arriving at my intended destination, I was relieved to get into the parking lot. (more…)
The Road of sacrifice
Friday February 22, 2008
By Entertainment Editor, Colleen Park
Stirring. Riveting. It is well-worth a full night of reading.
With its starkly minimal writing style, devoid of commas and quotation marks, Cormac McCarthy’s The Road follows a man and his son as they struggle for survival in a post-apocalyptic world. A majority of the dwindling population has turned to cannibalism in order to survive and the only thing keeping the man and his son alive is the distance their legs can take them and a pistol with three bullets. (more…)
Observing the stars at Griffith
Friday January 25, 2008
By Staff Writer, Armig Boghigian
Bumper to bumper, the slow and steady pace of traffic on the endlessly busy Los Feliz Boulevard was the least perfect scenario to be caught in. Though the traffic seemed never ending, I could not be more enthused. (more…)
Cait Brady is the music lady
Friday January 25, 2008
By Staff Writer, Melody Havanesian
The soulful sounds of the saxophone fill the room as senior Caity Brady practices some jazzy tunes.
Brady has been in jazz band for four years, marching band for three years, and choir for two years. She plays the baritone saxophone in the marching band and the tenor saxophone in the jazz band. Brady is currently the senior spokesperson who leads the band and is the emcee at concerts for jazz band. (more…)
