Senior Mag 2026: A friendship in 5 phases
Dozens of runs to Yogurtland, nine years of friendship, three musical performances, one more week of school together — and we’re still BFFs.
Amelia Chang, Entertainment Editor
Senior Mag 2026: A chance meet leads Lin to try modeling
After being scouted by an agent at a concert, Grace began her modeling journey last October.
‘Scream 7’ fails to live up to its predecessors
It’s hard for any sequel in an iconic movie franchise to match the original, but “Scream 7” doesn’t even come close.
Senior plays minor role — as a bush — in Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime performance
Marco Rocabado used his marching band experience to be selected for the ensemble of 400 performers.
Turnitin Clarity offers English classes a potential solution to AI cheating
The software doesn’t reject AI, but instead encourages its ethical use while providing transparency with students’ writing.
New Year’s resolutions can be great — maybe you’re just going about them in the wrong way
Effective change takes time and patience.
‘FNAF 2’ succeeds in pleasing video game fans, though lackluster in storytelling
Despite the stunning visuals and excellent jumpscares, the writing of the story is weak and drags the movie down.
Love of K-pop bonds students in a club dedicated to learning dance moves
Leaders hope to reach more students and bring them together through showcases and competitions.
Now is the perfect time to start reading DC comics
With so many new projects from DC coming out, it's become a lot easier for those interested to learn about the franchise.
Falcon Focus: Senior explores creativity through fashion and film
Growing up with a former fashion designer mother, Ria Variava has always had fashion in her life.
The Book-Go-Round used book store: a great place to pick up your next read
Conveniently located, it offers great prices.
Completed journalism mural brightens 300 wing
The new journalism mural outside of Room 303 explores the crossover between writing and art.
Back-to-school shopping is wasteful and harmful when done in excess
How many new outfits did you buy for the school year? Maybe it’s better to skip shopping and make the world better.
Timeless songs from the ‘80s make me miss an era I never experienced
These dramatic beats never fail to hype me up at the start of my day.
BookTok-caused overconsumption: the senseless trend of buying influencers’ recommendations
Do people buy the books because they actually want to read them, or do they just want to put up a good video on TikTok?
MAP 11 students explore the film wonders of LA
Learning about film and the industry while having fun, the MAP 11 students had an eventful four days.
Fast-paced and action-packed, badminton remains an underrated sport
Few fans attend these matches, but they deserve more attention.
‘Paddington in Peru’: A predictable yet fun family film
Despite being aimed at children, I found the movie a fun watch.
Hoping for the revival of Robin with ‘Batman: Brave and the Bold’
Robin, Batman’s sidekick, hasn’t been in a live-action Batman movie in decades, but the mantle of Robin serves as a vital part of Batman’s character.
What’s to love about humdrum love songs?
From “Espresso” to “good 4 u,” the radio always seems to play the same love songs.
‘Epic the Musical’: An incredible musical that gives a refreshing take on ‘The Odyssey’
As a musical-in-the-making for fans of Greek mythology, the production has captured the interest of millions online.
Cold-weather classics: What makes festive tunes so festive?
What is the Christmas music phenomenon?
‘Agatha All Along’: a show Marvel got right
I hadn’t been expecting much from the MCU lately, but this effort blew me away.
The dragon series that soared into my heart
“Wings of Fire” took up hours of my childhood as I got sucked into a world of dragons and political intrigue.
Ideal protagonists in today’s media follow certain patterns
Too often the most compelling characters aren’t the main ones.
‘Inside Out 2’ — a rare sequel that lives up to its predecessor
Nine years after the first Inside Out movie, Inside Out 2 has arrived, and did I enjoy it more than the first? I think so. Not only does it capture the struggles of becoming s tenager but it depicts anxiety in a way that feels very accurate and personal to me.
While summers can bolster academics, they can also provide many other valuable opportunities
My time at CSSSA this past summer led to the formation of many friendships.
