Meet inspirational teen Claire Wineland
Yvonne Tarrab - Features Editor
February 13, 2012
If you would like to support Claire Wineland’s foundation, visit her website at http://clairesplacefoundation.org/ . The girl’s eyes shine with hope and her smile radiates a positive energy that lights up a room. She emulates the strength and wisdom of someone far beyond her years. Her thirst... Read more »
Sophomore Kassra Farah creates an iPhone application
Kunal Aggarwal - Staff Writer
February 12, 2012
The year is 2035, and the world awaits for Kassra Farah to reveal his latest project to the computer industry. What started out as a goal to make an iPhone application, has now transformed into a revolutionary company. He has developed strong interest in computer programming as well as computer graphics,... Read more »
Junior Melissa Halici creates unconventional poetry
Taylor St. Ives - Staff Writer
February 2, 2012
Just before a long day melts into deep sleep, junior Melissa Halici places her head on her pillow and closes her eyes to create elegant poetry. While most spend their nights tossing and turning, Halici effortlessly delves into her subconscious and enters a vivid world of lucid dreaming that serves as... Read more »
Meet The Mowgli’s
February 2, 2012
Chants from the crowd grow progressively louder as The Mowgli’s step into the spotlight. The band members take the stage and begin singing the first verse of their hit song San Francisco, a melody filled with soulful lyrics about universal love. Immediately, the crowd goes wild and cheers erupt from... Read more »
Words of Wisdom
Julia Shapiro - Staff Writer
February 1, 2012
The Scribbles Club paints motivational quotes in several classrooms that express the advice teachers wish to share with their students. AP Art History and English teacher Kelly Ortiz “Beauty is truth, truth beauty.” – John Keats (Ode on a Grecian Urn) AP Art History and English teacher... Read more »
Junior Logan Kurtz creates safe haven for people with disabilities
Pegah Natanzi - Staff Writer
February 1, 2012
With the simple click of a mouse, junior Logan Kurtz creates a worldwide connection with those who are constantly rejected and bullied because of their mental and physical disorders. Through his hard work and dedication, Kurtz is able to turn his hardships into something positive. At the young age of... Read more »
Check out these fun winter extras!
December 29, 2011
Handmade, a boutique located on Ventura Boulevard in Sherman Oaks, has offered a multitude of unique and expressive art creations for the past sixteen years. Handmade is known for being one of Los Angeles’s top 25 gift stores that displays the work of over 100 independent artists and crafters.... Read more »
Question and Answer with junior comedian Ryan Gilderman
Lida Dianti - Features Editor
December 28, 2011
Question and Answer with junior comedian Ryan Gilderman Q: Are there any comedians that you look up to/ have inspired you? A: Probably Bill Cosby and Seinfeld. I like the older generation of comedy because I feel like they have more raw humor. Q: Why do you like comedy and how is different than other... Read more »
CHS alumni branch out into professional careers
Julia Shapiro - Staff Writer and Sabrina Sigal - Staff Writer
December 28, 2011
Meet class of 2010 alumnus and athletic apparel designer Aubrey Seider She puts on her favorite black pair of yoga pants with a blue and green stripe fold- over at the top, and matches it with a blue form-fitted tank top. Looking especially toned in her Strut-This outfit, a line of workout clothes... Read more »
Model Mayhem
December 15, 2011
A girl draped in designer garments is surrounded by an array of cameras and fluorescent lights. Shot after shot, the character she is embodying unfolds before the photographer’s eyes, producing a bridge between the artistic vision and reality. Junior model Courtney Kelsberg becomes a muse to her... Read more »