September
Brooke Snell - Copy Editor, '12
October 4, 2011
As senior year has arrived, I have found myself pondering what makes me an ideal candidate for any college I apply to. All I want to write in my application amongst all the rest of the words is that I am a hard worker, I will make your school proud and it is the perfect fit for me. But, then the black-and-white... Read more »
September
Sarah Brown - Entertainment Editor
October 4, 2011
I have known my sister Emily for 16 years, 5 months and 14 days, give or take a few hours. The day I came home from the hospital in my mother’s arms, I was given a blessing in disguise. Emily is a big sister, a confidant, an occasional psychiatrist, a ‘partner in crime’, a personal comedian, my... Read more »
September
Yvonne Tarrab - Features Editor, '13
October 4, 2011
With two million things on my mind, I burst into my room, completely frazzled, in a wild search. I shuffle through drawers of colored paper, loose stickers from my sticker collecting phase and a mouse-shaped pencil sharpener. Anyone who knows me is aware that I have a strange attachment to my signature... Read more »
September
Maddi Pariser - Sports Editor, '12
October 4, 2011
There’s only 15 seconds left in the fourth quarter and your team is down by two.You step up to the free throw line and strategically place your feet. You give the ball a couple of dribbles and take the shot. Swoosh! The first one goes in. Nothing but net. You gear up for the second shot. The silence... Read more »
September
Paige Yamron - Editor-In-Chief, '12
October 4, 2011
For most people, winter is their favorite season, besides summer of course. Winter is the one time of the year where you can leave the house wearing your favorite beaten-up Uggs and oversized college sweatshirt. It is also the season where hot coco and gingerbread lattes are acceptable bedtime beverages.... Read more »
Cha Cha Chicken Caribbean Cafe
Kinsey Marker - Staff Writer, '14
October 4, 2011
Sunlight glistens off the vibrant red and yellow colors that coat the rustic exterior of the beachside restaurant. Just a few blocks down on Main Street in Santa Monica, crowds of locals bustle in and out of chic boutiques. Trendy passersbys are immediately attracted to the friendly ambiance of Cha... Read more »
Foreign Films
Casey Tamkin - Copy Editor and Alison Roth - Editor-In-Chief
October 4, 2011
The Guard (Ireland) Commensing the 65th annual Edinburgh International Film Festival, The Guard received high appraisal for its portrayal of a comedic heist. Actor Brendan Gleeson plays a small-town Irish policeman with an upfront attitude. He teams up with a tense FBI Agent, actor Don Cheadle, to interrogate... Read more »
St. Vincent’s Court
Pegah Natanzi - Staff Writer, '14
October 4, 2011
Amidst the crowded boulevards of downtown Los Angeles, one may come across hidden jewel that is St. Vincent’s Court. Located right off 7th Street, this unique avenue never fails to appeal to visitors with its authentic French appearance. The decorative architecture is painted with vibrant pinks, reds... Read more »
CHS Performing Arts Center receives an Award of Excellence in architectural design
Sabrina Sigal - Staff Writer, '14
October 4, 2011
“In the future, we plan to have a gala event, which will include theater, music and dance performances from current students and alumni,” said theater teacher Bill Gattett. “The [new] theater will be housing different outside community events, which will expose our students to the arts.” This... Read more »
Dessert shop adds Asian flair to American classics
Jessica Smith - Staff Writer, '14
October 4, 2011
An anxious crowd impatiently waits outside the doors of Haus Dessert Boutique, guided by its ambient lighting to a decadent world of desserts. The experience at Haus Dessert Boutique beautifully blends Eastern and Western heritages, providing a delicious cuisine unlike any of the other surrounding eateries. The... Read more »