For as long as anybody can remember, Soundings, the school’s arts and literary magazine, has given students the chance to publicize their creative work for their peers to enjoy.

Although Soundings has traditionally been produced by students on the Falcon and yearbook staffs, this year, staff will be chosen based on an application opened to the entire school.

Journalism teacher Mike Tyler explained that this year’s Soundings staff is trying to get more participation from outside those in journalism.

Spearheading this effort is third-period Falcon editor-in-chief Jackie Gu. She said the idea for a more inclusive Soundings came from her friend Maggy Liu, who expressed interest in joining the magazine in the past.

This year Gu decided to do something to include non-journalism students. Though the magazine is hoping to get more participation schoolwide, journalism funds will continue to pay for the magazine.

Additionally, though Soundings has long been an annual publication, this year Gu hopes to publish two issues.

"I'm excited to work on a revamped conception of the magazine, and I hope more constructive student involvement will result in a higher quality publication,” said Gu.