Trick or...Retreat?!

Over the past 2 decades, there has been a dramatic shift in alternative Halloween events over door-to-door trick-or-treating. While t...

By Angelina Grimaldi, Oct 16, 2026
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Each year Pie day is celebrated on March 14th (3.14), but this year Pie Day came early, with both...

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Trick or...Retreat?!

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The Danger of TikTok Trends

Famous creators and trends all over the world have come from one place: TikTok. The platform has become a major source of entertainment and creativity, but underneath the innocent dan...

Emma Tso, Oct 16, 2026

Slumped and Unprepared

Rumor has it that in the second year of high school comes an unfortunate phenomenon called the “sophomore slump.”  This can happen any time throughout the tenth year of high school, b...

Leia VanAckeren, Oct 16, 2026

Move Over, Shakespeare!

CSArts requires students to take 4 years of English– that’s longer than any other academic class. But many students struggle to engage with their English materials.

Noah Staley, Oct 16, 2026

Halloween Haven

As schools around the world come together to celebrate spooky, scary skeletons, CSArts’ campus gives teenagers a deeper creative outlet and sense of self. The week leading up to Hallo...

Pippin Langdon, Oct 16, 2026

Carrot Gate

Remember when bags of carrots became the center of attention at CSArts? What became known as “Carrot Gate” began when students started throwing bags of carrots at one another during l...

Ayleen Park, Oct 16, 2026

Behind the Groove

Jazz is the backbone of the instrumental music community at CSArts. One section is getting bigger than just music, and building something complex and limitless.

Logan Philips, Oct 16, 2026

Amongst the Hallows Tide

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Pippin Langdon, Oct 16, 2026

A VMAs for the Books

The annual MTV VMAs, one of the most legendary nights of music went down on September 27th, hosted by Snoop Dogg at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles.  Madonna was in the spotlight s...

Mila Elizalde, Oct 16, 2026

The Delicate Balance of Work and School

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Mila Elizalde, Sep 25, 2026

Survey Shows Students’ Split Interests

A recent survey on the correlation between students’ conservatory and favorite academic and elective classes brings focus to the variety of things CSArts students enjoy. 

Jessica Pang, Sep 25, 2026

Sizzles in September

Southern California has been experiencing an intense heat wave recently, bringing unusually high temperatures to the area. Some temperatures have climbed into the 100s, and the UV ind...

Emma Stelzried , Sep 25, 2026

Parking Lot Problems

The school year only started somewhat recently, but a lot of people have been talking about the car line. It’s been taking longer and longer for parents to exit the parking lot both d...

Sukie Huerta, Sep 25, 2026

Observing the No Food Rule

The “No Food” sign in many classrooms might be hard to swallow for some, but it’s a must for students with food allergies and sensitivities.

Noelle Lee, Sep 25, 2026

Microplastics and Their Effects on the Soil

Many students at CSArts get their food from the cafeteria, relying on plastic products. We see plastic everywhere, but have you ever wondered about the invisible plastic in the soil? 

Ava Barrios, Sep 25, 2026

Juniors vs Seniors Loaded Schedules: Analyzing the Data

When sophomores picked their classes for junior year, roughly one in three received a pink sticker from their counselors: “You are taking more than 3 AP classes.” Did that scare them?...

Mariam Ghazaryan, Sep 25, 2026

AP World History vs. World History: Which is best for you?

Diet or Regular?  Leaded or Unleaded?  AP or CP? So many questions! So many choices! And for World History students, choosing the right class can make all the difference.

Luna Borboa, Sep 25, 2026

Falling in Love with Fall

Jumping high up in the air and giggling with delight as you land on a pile of crunchy autumn leaves is a common thing for childhood. But as you age, fall becomes less joyful and turns...

Leila VanAckeren, Sep 25, 2026

El Niño and its Impact on CSArts

Forecasters usually say, “Bring an umbrella, because it’s going to rain!” But, this winter you may need to bring a boat because of  El Niño. El Niño is a weather phenomenon that occur...

Ava Barrios, Sep 25, 2026

Doomed to Scroll!

Have you ever wondered how screen time affects your social life in the long run? Or how you interact with the world? Many students at CSArts rely on the technology of their computers ...

Angelina Grimaldi and Pippin Langdon, Sep 25, 2026