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Lead With Your Type
The CSArts-SGV Interact Club is back with its annual blood drive. Held on November 14th in partnership with City of Hope, the drive is an opportunity for students, parents, and facult...
Karina Yue, Nov 21, 2025
Sports? At An Art School?
Are you an artsy student who loves sports as well? Do you long for the athletic experience of a typical high school? What if you could have both sports and art?
Leia Vanackeren, Oct 26, 2025
Homecoming Financial
Homecoming is a time of year to celebrate, and it can seem magical, but how much does it cost? It turns out that setting up homecoming can cost tens of thousands of dollars, depending...
Salvador Villagomez, Oct 26, 2025
Mural, Mural On The Wall
Did you see the new beautiful work of art on the administration outside wall facing the gymnasium? It’s a mural capturing different parts of nature. The mural was designed by students...
Pippin Langdon, May 16, 2025
Conservatory Appreciation Week
At CSArts, every student is part of a conservatory—whether it reflects a personal passion, a dedicated hobby, or an area they are still exploring. April 21st-25th was Conservatory App...
Kassia Ng, May 16, 2025
AAPI Month
At CSArts, May is a packed month with a whirlwind of AP testing, finals, end-of-year conservatory showcases, and a mad dash towards summer. But in the middle of all the chaos, it’s al...
Ayleen Park, May 16, 2025
11th Grade Showcase
Upon stepping into the CSArts lobby, you find yourself surrounded by various artworks of all different mediums; this is the 11th grade visual arts showcase. Straight ahead, there are ...
Nico Deany, Apr 18, 2025
Interact Club Recognized with City of Hope Award
In early March, the CSArts-SGV Interact (Rotary) Club was recognized with the City of Hope Award. The award was for students demonstrating their dedication to serving the community. S...
Karina Yue, Mar 28, 2025
Recognizing Black History Month with AP African American Studies
Black History Month serves as a celebration and recognition of African Americans each February. In August, CSArts students will be able to take a year-long course looking back with a ...
Karina Yue, Feb 28, 2025
Winter Formal Recap
After a rescheduling because of the LA fires, the long anticipated and sold out Swan Lake Soiree Winter Formal took place at the Imperial Event Venue on Saturday, February 15th. The v...
Vana Kojikian, Feb 28, 2025
Caution with Costumes
Halloween is always exciting. It’s a time of festivities and fun costumes, but as everyone is preparing, there are some important things to remember regarding safety and cultural sens...
Tara Terzic, Oct 03, 2024
Club Rush 2024: Rushing Back
This year’s club rush was an amazing event and an opportunity to connect with other students. Throughout the later part of the week, clubs were set up in the 100’s, 200’s, and the Quad.
Salvador Villagomez, Sep 13, 2024
updates
Phone And Fences A Policy Update
This year, CSArts has implemented policies regarding phone use in classrooms -in accordance with state law and campus access. So, are these policies working? This semester, almost all...
Salvador Villagomez, Dec 12, 2025
Historic Democratic Wins
On Tuesday November 4th, voters across the country turned in their ballots for what would become one of the most historic elections; from mayoral to gubernatorial races, democratic ca...
Evyn Clayton, Dec 12, 2025
CSArts Expands Phone Restrictions
This school year has brought noticeably stricter policies regarding student use of phones and chromebooks across nearly all classes. Students must now store their phones in designated...
Karina Yue & Salvador Villagomez, Sep 26, 2025
Stabbing at Sierra Madre Station
A stabbing at the Sierra Madre Villa Station in April has left metro-riders shocked and unsettled. It happened on the morning of April 17th. The victim’s name and condition has not be...
Joy Thomas & Nico Deany, May 16, 2025
CSArts’ Clogged Conundrums
Recently an irrigation pipe carrying fresh water burst in the 200s and bathrooms and water have been offline in certain places on campus. This has been a persistent problem in that co...
Pippin Langdon, May 16, 2025
Japanese Exchange Students
こんにちは (Konnichiwa)! You may have noticed the increase in population of students in March. A few weeks ago, Japanese exchange students came to experience what it was like to attend an ...
Kassia Ng, Apr 18, 2025
CSArts Esports
After years of anticipation, planning, and allocating funds, CSArts finally has an esports team! Created by junior Emily Su, in collaboration with Mr. Read, the roster includes: Leagu...
Kalyan Mukhopadhyay, Apr 18, 2025
Eaton Fire Recovery Update
Following The CSArtisan’s inquiry regarding wildfire recovery and environmental hazards like mudslides, Congresswoman Judy Chu has issued a formal response to The CSArtisan, addressin...
Evyn Clayton, Apr 18, 2025
Department of Education Dismantled
On March 20th, President Donald Trump signed an executive order attempting to dismantle the Department of Education (ED). The results of the order are murky at best, but what stands o...
Ari Dawson, Apr 18, 2025
Adiós, Señora Yadira!
This year marks the end of an era in CSArts’ in the World Languages Department. After 8 years of teaching Spanish at CSArts, Sra. Yadira Rivera shared with her students that this is h...
Mariam Ghazaryan, Mar 28, 2025
Eaton Wildfires: Recovery and Resilience
After the recent historic Eaton Canon fire burned through parts of Altadena, Pasadena, Sierra Madre, and the San Gabriel Mountains, the CSArts-SGV community came together to support t...
Abigail Risdon & Evyn Clayton, Feb 28, 2025
Wifi Mayhem
On January 28th, a Wi-Fi outage forced students to learn like those in the 1990’s. The outage lasted nearly the entire academic school day. Students and staff members constantly and h...
Delight Kim & Mariam Ghazaryan, Feb 28, 2025
Tsinghua Students Visit CSArts
Remember seeing a lot of purple on campus a few weeks ago? Students from Tsinghua University High School in China wore uniforms in this color when visiting CSArts at the beginning of ...
Kassia Ng & Noelle Lee, Feb 28, 2025
Time Changes at CSArts
For students who have been here a year or more, this school year has felt a bit different. Even the smallest change in the bell schedule has caused confusion. But the changes were ult...
Ariella Dawson, Feb 28, 2025
Celebrating Transgender Awareness Week
Transgender people are more than four times more likely than cisgender people to be violently attacked, according to a study by UCLA Williams Institute School of Law. Transgender Awar...
Ari Dawson, Nov 01, 2024
CSArts Volunteer Opportunities
For CSArts students volunteering and community involvement are important on many different levels. Getting involved helps the community, increases students’ morale and sense of purpos...
Nico Deany & Victoria Maradiaga, Nov 01, 2024
Senior Presidential Debate: Candidates This Year
While voters are voicing their choice for the 47th President of the United States, CSArts seniors stirred up drama and hilarity with their own presidential debaters. Seniors created t...
Aryhanna Pham, Nov 01, 2024
Meet Your Co-Class Presidents!
While election season in the United States is in full swing, CSArts have already cast their votes and elected co-class presidents. Each grade has two leaders who speak and act for the...
Ayleen Park, Oct 04, 2024
The Fall Breeze Accompanied with June Beetles
Green patches of grass throughout CSArts are filled with students laying down and enjoying their break. That is until June Beetles invade. June bugs are known for their beautiful gree...
Aryhanna Pham, Oct 04, 2024
Safety Implementations for the Metro: What Students Should Know
Every day, large numbers of CSArts students rely on the Metro to get to and from school. Many students are aware of the possible dangers that riding the metro may present, as crime in...
Ariella Dawson & Evyn Clayton, Oct 03, 2024
Out of Service, Out of Luck
During the past few weeks, Northview Field and the back of the PAC were set off-limits, followed by the temporary closure of several restrooms. Student use of the field during lunch a...
Joy Thomas & Noelle Lee, Oct 03, 2024
Coyotes Creeping on Campus
The recent rise of coyotes, an indigenous animal around our school, has increased administrators’ awareness of student safety. As the heat increases, coyotes come down from their natu...
Natalie Merino & Pippin Langdon, Oct 03, 2024
Be Prepared!: The Latest Report on Safety
Students’s safety when they are at school is more important than ever. Whether that means understanding our school’s emergency procedures, participating in drills, or knowing about re...
Abigail Risdon & Noelle Lee, Sep 13, 2024
Renovations, Additions, and Reflections
CSArts is known for its areas of green grass areas around the campus where people can sit, eat, or take a nap. But with the smoky weather and the heatwave, it’s been difficult for stu...
Ari Dawson & Aryhanna Pham, Sep 13, 2024
Heatwaves & You
Those first days of school can be the hardest, but then Mother Nature throws a curveball: a heatwave. August is the hottest month of the year, so maybe September will be better? While...
Arwen McKay, Sep 13, 2024
Conservatory at DHS
This semester, many Acting and Creative Writing students have made the trek from CSArts to our neighboring campus, Duarte High School during conservatory hours. The main reasons why s...
Delight Kim & Evyn Clayton, Sep 13, 2024
misc
Bad Bunny Headlines at 2026 Super Bowl
From the exciting performances of Rihanna to the thought-provoking lyrics of Kendrick Lamar, the Super Bowl Halftime Show is one of the most celebrated performances in the world. In r...
Karina Yue, Dec 12, 2025
California Responds to Texas in Special Election
The possibility of redistricting is coming closer to reality in California with an upcoming special election. This election is set to decide whether or not the state will adopt a map ...
Ariella Dawson, Sep 26, 2025
One Last Time
Looking back on the past two years, I can confidently say that no club has shaped me, or received more of my time and dedication, than CSArtisan. And while it’s true I’ve spent many l...
Abigail Risdon, May 16, 2025
Next Steps for Juniors
The transition from junior to senior year is one of the most important, and demanding, parts of high school. With a packed schedule during the school year from homework, conservatory ...
Karina Yue, May 16, 2025
The Final Countdown
As the final days of the school year tick by, campus is buzzing with both excitement and emotion. For many students, this time marks the beginning of a bittersweet goodbye to senior f...
Evyn Clayton, May 16, 2025
Learning Curve: Disabilities In School
After being diagnosed with a learning or processing disorder, or a mental or physical disability, students often must shift their focus to managing the challenges of their new reality...
Pippin Langdon, May 16, 2025
Free Summer School Programs
Have you ever wanted to get ahead in school? Maybe retake a class over the summer? Or do you want to get a boost before your next year of school? If this is true for you, looking into...
Aneira Tamppari, May 16, 2025
CSAcademy for The Summer
Looking for things to do this Summer? CSAcademy offers classes for everything from “Theatrical Makeup design” to “Embroidery” to “Dungeons and Dragons: A Beginners Guide to Adventure....
Salvador Villagomez, May 16, 2025
Running a Business
As a student, running a business can seem intimidating, but there are many ways it can benefit you! Navigating your business correctly and balancing your school life is key.
Vana Kojikian, Apr 18, 2025
Making The Yearbook
All of the memories from throughout the school year, put together in one book? That’s a tall order! The yearbook staff has their work cut out for them each year, documenting all the g...
Salvador Villagomez, Apr 18, 2025
Behind the Scenes: AP Test Preparations
The countdown to the long awaited AP exams has begun! High school students at CSArts and around the country have been putting in the hard work all year to pass the test for possible c...
Mika Chen, Apr 18, 2025
Success Beyond Selectivity
We’ve all heard of the Ivy League. The eight shiny schools, ever-prestigious and for many, the ultimate accomplishment for high school students.
Abigail Risdon, Mar 28, 2025
The Zine Scene
Zines are a dying art form, but you wouldn’t have guessed it as more than a thousand people attended the L.A. Zine Fest in Los Angeles March 1st and 2nd.
Nico Deany, Mar 28, 2025
The Writing on The Stall
Vandalism at CSArts has been increasing. It started with the social media craze around the world with the defacement of keyboards in chromebooks, and has worsened to broken equipment ...
Pippin Langdon, Mar 28, 2025
Summer Success: The Ultimate Survival Kit & Guide
Summer is quickly approaching and it’s time to start preparing to make a splash for success! Other than being a perfect time for basking in the sun, summer can also be a time for push...
Mika Chen, Mar 28, 2025
Purrs and Paws for the Applause
Cats have been the pinnacle of animal worship since Ancient Egypt, and they act like they know it! Whether they are the spawn of gods or couch potatoes, felines love respect, laser be...
Delight Kim, Mar 28, 2025
Blue or Gold Day?
You wake up on Monday with one question on your mind: is it a Blue or Gold Day? Keeping track of whether to go to blocks 1-3, or 4-6 can be that one last stressor of the morning.
Kalyan Mukhopadhyay, Mar 28, 2025
Journey to Jobs
Many CSArts students are eager to work, whether it’s to gain experience, save money for college, help their families, or look for a source of income before they go out into the world....
Pippin Langdon, Mar 28, 2025
Into the Woods Recap
Two girl scouts lost in the woods, classic fairytales with a twist, and a singing wolf? Into the Woods has it all! Integrated Arts put on the production in the PAC January 27th to F...
Ayleen Park, Mar 28, 2025
Don’t Take the Bait: Phishing Scams
If you check your school inbox often, you may have seen an email from a “classmate” inviting you to collaborate on a document. At first glance, it seems harmless, but clicking the lin...
Evyn Clayton, Mar 28, 2025
Sugar Pine: Behind the Scenes
If you’re ever hungry for a sweet story to read or delicious artwork to consume, take a look at Sugar Pine! Sugar Pine is the Creative Writing Conservatory’s annual literary journal. ...
Kassia Ng, Mar 28, 2025
Using AI Responsibly
Like any tool, AI can help or hurt you depending on how you use it. At school, there are boundaries on AI usage to keep you from falling into the trap of plagiarism.
Salvador Villagomez & Noelle Lee, Mar 28, 2025
Second Semester Burnout
As the first flowers of Spring start to bloom and we continue deeper into the school year, students are experiencing more burnout than ever. So how do we avoid it, and if we’ve caught...
Nico Deany, Feb 28, 2025
On The Menu: Next Year’s Classes
The year is going quickly, and questions on what classes to choose next year are popping up. How much more work would taking an elective mean? Is a Citrus College Class better than Ho...
Salvador Villagomez, Feb 28, 2025
Balancing Academics and Conservatory
There aren’t enough hours in the day for CSArts-SGV students. The combined workload of academic and conservatory classes at CSArts are hard to manage and sometimes make sleep a luxury...
Ayleen Park & Kal Mukhopadhyay, Feb 28, 2025
Staying Productive Over Winter Break
During winter break, it can be easy to slide away from a schedule. Especially when you know that the first semester of school is over. However, if you do nothing all break, then it ca...
Salvador Villagomez, Dec 13, 2024
Winter Blues: More Than Just A Feeling
As winter approaches and days get shorter, many students experience Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), or the “winter blues.” This mood disorder skyrockets in December and causes symp...
Pippin Langdon & Natalie R. Merino, Dec 13, 2024
Scholarship Opportunities
It’s officially the season where Junior and Seniors are scrambling to win scholarships. There are all kinds of scholarships out there so what you submit to one place might be differe...
Victoria Maradiaga, Dec 13, 2024
Keeping the Holiday Spirit Alive
As CSArts students begin their winter festivities, they try to keep the holiday spirit alive as teenagers, with decorations, festivities, and traditions new and old.
Nico Deany, Dec 13, 2024
Remembering People Who Experienced Homelessness
Although December 21st is Winter Solstice this year, it is also National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day (or very unofficially National Persons Experiencing Homelessness Memorial Day),...
Noelle Lee, Dec 13, 2024
The Holiday Paradox
Food, family, and fa-la-la-las… I’m sure you thought that those good times would never change. However, as we grow older, the spark of the holidays seems to fade. Why does our percept...
Karina Yue, Dec 13, 2024
Fall Activities With Friends and Family
Although the Winter Holiday season is in full swing, it’s officially Fall until December 20th. The activities and traditions associated with it are among the best things about this ti...
Vana Kojikian, Dec 13, 2024
Conservatory Transfers
Transferring conservatories at CSArts is a major step that could open new doors for growth and creativity, but making the transition seamlessly, requires thoughtful planning and a cle...
Ayleen Park, Dec 13, 2024
An Ode to Alien Stage
Alien Stage (sometimes styled ALIEN STAGE) is a South Korean music project and animated YouTube series told through consecutive music videos featuring original characters and songs. L...
Quinn Mcnary, Dec 13, 2024
Sade: 30 Years of Music
If you haven’t listened to Sade’s music, her unique voice and songs can lift and break hearts. 30 years later, Sade’s back with a song for her transgender son and a new album.
Natalie Merino, Nov 01, 2024
Recognizing Indigenous People’s Day
Christopher Columbus is still recognized as a national hero every second Monday in October. Columbus Day is a federal holiday, but in 2019, The State of California decided to change ...
Ayleen Park, Nov 01, 2024
Information for First Time Voters
Early voting is already underway! Next Tuesday, millions of Americans will head to the polls to vote in local, state, and national races. Some seniors will voice their choices as a v...
Arwen Mckay & James N. Okon, Nov 01, 2024
Celebrating Dia de los Muertos
While Halloween decorations are put away, you will see “ofrendas” with similar Halloween colors on the CSArts campus. These altars are to celebrate Dia De Los Muertos (or in English- ...
Salvador Villagomez, Nov 01, 2024
Dangerous Fumes
Perfume has long been a way for students to express themselves, enhance their personal scent, and boost confidence. However, while the use of perfume seems harmless, spraying it in en...
Pippin Langdon & Natalie Merino, Nov 01, 2024
CSArts: The Untold History
The California School of the Arts was founded in 2017, and during these 8 years, it has already made a mark and a difference in the lives of its students. The school was officially es...
Vana Kojikian & Tara Terzic, Nov 01, 2024
Demonstrated Interest: Secret to College Admissions?
As we ease into the school year and application season approaches, one term keeps coming up: “demonstrated interest.” Understanding how to effectively showcase your best qualities for...
Karina Yue, Oct 04, 2024
Teachers Providing Materials for Students in Need
Imagine getting to class hungry because you haven’t eaten. Stomach growling, you walk into the classroom, and to your surprise: your teacher has a supply of snacks! For many CSArts st...
Victoria Maradiaga, Oct 03, 2024
CSArts Students Go International
Study abroad opportunities are usually only available for college students, but CSArts-SGV gives you the opportunity while you are here. This means you can jetset across the globe thr...
Ashel Brown, Oct 03, 2024
Prepare To Scare: Getting Ready for Halloween
If you haven’t experienced Halloween at CSArts-SGV, you are in for a (trick or) treat. While other schools restrict wearing costumes to class, CSArts rolls out the red carpet for stud...
Ozzie Upton, Oct 03, 2024
Signing up for Free & Reduced Lunch
The Free and Reduced Lunch Program, or the FRLP for short, is an enrollment that makes certain students eligible for one free lunch and one breakfast meal daily. Among free meals you ...
James Okon & Victoria Maradiaga, Sep 13, 2024
Freshman Survival Guide
Starting your first year of high school can be nerve-racking, especially with all the media portrayals of students being shoved into lockers and having to eat lunch alone.
Karina Yue & Natalie Merino, Sep 13, 2024
The Emotional Landscape
Navigating a new school year is an emotional journey. The first week, a full week, plus conservatory meant going from 0-100 after Summer Break! Finding classes, meeting new students, ...
Tara Terzic & Pippin Langdon, Sep 13, 2024
reviews
Frankenstein '25, A Review
Frankenstein ‘25 is the highly anticipated gothic tragedy by Guillermo Del Toro. I don’t know why this man has an obsession with inanimate things being brought to life, like with his ...
James Okon, Dec 12, 2025
An Absolute Twist: DC's Comic Series
In October 2024, DC introduced a new series called the Absolute Universe written by Scott Snyder. This universe takes the stories of the classic heroes we know and love, and flips the...
Miranda Cervantes, Nov 21, 2025
Adolescence in the Digital Age
Social media promises connection, but it also hides the side effects of infinite doomscrolling. The dark side of digital life has revealed itself in the Emmy-winning Netflix series “A...
Mariam Ghazaryan, Oct 26, 2025
Man’s Best Friend: An 80’s Fantasy
Shrouded in controversy and criticism before release, Sabrina Carpenter’s new album Man’s Best Friend debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart. Man’s Best Friend marks Sabrina Carpe...
Natalie Lanza, Sep 26, 2025
From Petals to Thorns: d4vd’s ‘Withered’ Cuts Deep
D4vd is an American singer and songwriter known for hits like “Romantic Homicide” and “Feel It.” It is safe to say that the D4vd drought is over because on Apr 25, 2025, he released h...
Mariam Ghazaryan, May 16, 2025
The Grammy’s 2025 Album of the Year
The Grammy’s are one of the most watched award shows in history, dating back to 1959. This year, with 16.9 million viewers and 94 categories, the Recording Acedemy’s Voting nominated ...
Joy Thomas, Feb 28, 2025
CSArts' Favorite Winter Movies
‘Tis the season for festive films! Whether we’re lighting up candles for Advent or Hanukkah, listening to Santa songs, hanging up stockings, or simply kicking back with a cup of hot c...
Ashel Brown, Dec 13, 2024
Wonderfully Wicked
In 2003 the musical Wicked - based on the book by the same name - first premiered on Broadway. Thirteen years later, the news broke that a movie adaptation of the beloved musical was ...
Tara Terzic, Dec 13, 2024
Die Hard is a Christmas Movie: An Editorial
Die Hard is a Christmas movie, and if you haven’t watched it: go watch it. You’ll agree. You should. Because it is.
Ozzie Upton, Dec 13, 2024
Chromakopia: Good or Great?
With all the hype around Chromakopia, Tyler, The Creator’s newest album, I’ve been excited to check it out. The album was released on Oct 28, 2024 to its eager fansbase. But, does the...
Ari Dawson, Dec 13, 2024
The Latest Salem's Lot, Bad But Good
Sometimes bad movies are really good. Ask any Stephen King fan if they liked the latest MAX movie, Salem’s Lot, and you are likely going to get an ear full. But, If you know nothing ...
Nola Shields, Nov 01, 2024
"Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" Review
Fans of the 1988 classic Beetlejuice have been awaiting its remake, and Beetlejuice Beetlejuice does not disappoint. Directed by Tim Burton, the film brings back most of the beloved ...
Joy Thomas, Nov 01, 2024
Scaries on Screens: A CSArtisan Student Movie Poll
One of the highlights of Halloween is watching frightening films! We had CSArts students take a poll of their favorite fun Halloween movies and their favorite horror movies.In the fun...
Vana Kojikian, Oct 03, 2024
Horror Night Showdown
It’s that time of the year again: spooky season! Don’t know which parks to go to? We’ve got the info, and two teachers who offered a review of two of the most famous freight fests in ...
James Okon, Oct 03, 2024
productions
A Series of Shows
In a dark, dim room, stories unfold. Actors bring words to life in a series of performances within the California School of the Arts – San Gabriel Valley’s black box.
Natalie Lanza, Oct 25, 2025
Showcasing Production and Design
The Production and Design conservatory isn’t usually under the spotlight. That’s about to change at this year’s third annual Crew-Lympics on May 22nd.
Noelle Lee, May 16, 2025
Elective Showcase
Elective showcase was a success! It happens every year, where students from all conservatories get to explore the experience of performing on stage. Not only did the students at CSArt...
Vana Kojikian, May 16, 2025
Echoes of Talent: 2025 Spring Guitar Recital
The Guitar Recital is home to many incredible guitarists. Diverse and immersive compositions danced and echoed through the Church of the Good Shepherd in Arcadia on April 24th. The G...
Mariam Ghazaryan, May 16, 2025
From Script to Stage: The Collaborative Process of Mini Musicals
The 8th Annual Mini-Musical Festival was a fresh zephyr that came through CSArts– with music and talent blowing through hair and moving the hearts of many. This year, 8 conservatories...
Mariam Ghazaryan, Apr 18, 2025
Rhinoceros: To be or not to be?
The lights dim, the incessant French music pauses, and all focus is directed towards the stage as warm lights pour into the black box theatre. Rhinoceros, performed by the acting cons...
Abigail Risdon, Apr 18, 2025
Battle of the Bands
CSArts’ Annual Battle of the Bands is tomorrow, April 19, at 5:00 PM! Tickets are available in AudienceView. It is $20 for adults and $10 for students and seniors. This exciting perfo...
Delight Kim, Apr 18, 2025
Perfect Play Performances
Everyone has heard about the big musicals like Into The Woods and Once Upon A Mattress, but what about the smaller performances? What about workshops? The Acting Conservatory has been...
Aneira Tamppari, Mar 28, 2025
The Art of Production: Once Upon A Mattress
Once Upon A Mattress hit the stage in February and received rave reviews. A musical of this magnitude requires the blood, sweat, and tears of more than 90 students and 10 conservato...
Aneira Tamppari, Feb 28, 2025
MT Shows Serious Skill in "Starcatcher"
The sea roars and two boats collide. A father, Lord Aster, and his daughter named Molly, get separated in the process. Pirates take over and the story continues on highlighting the ma...
Aryhanna Pham, Dec 13, 2024
CSArts Breathes New Life into "Old Lace!"
What happens when two hospitable old ladies and a twisted serial killer learn that they have something in common? What will they do about the policemen lodging in their home? Will the...
Octavia Roberts, Nov 01, 2024
Bat Boy: A Cast & Crew Perspective
CSArts has always been a unique space for the production of unique shows, and this year’s “Bat Boy: The Musical” was no exception. Opening on September 26th, “Bat Boy” offered theater...
Octavia Roberts, Oct 04, 2024
essays
Why Is Gen Z Obsessed with the 2000s?
Low-rise Jeans, Flip Phones, and Fuzzy Nostalgia: Why Is Gen Z Obsessed with the 2000s?
Emma Stelzried, Dec 12, 2025
Holiday Consumerism
As holiday season approaches and American spending surges, so does the waste. Consumerism is a worldwide issue, but its notable peaks are between Thanksgiving to New Years Eve, when c...
Hannah Anderson, Dec 12, 2025
AI Data Centers and Water
AI is cool because of the millions of gallons of water keeping its data centers from overheating.
Noelle Lee, Dec 12, 2025
A Comparative Look At Local Art Schools
In Southern California, the entertainment and arts capital of the world, several high schools compete to train the future generation of artists.compete to be the top arts school train...
Natalie Lanza, Dec 12, 2025
Books, Bans and Control
The history of book banning in the United States runs almost as far back as its origin. Although lack of records makes it hard to pinpoint the first banned books in U.S. history, Uncl...
Evyn Clayton, Oct 26, 2025
Housewife to Director: Women in Media
The early days of television had women playing housewives, mothers, and nurturing roles, but over the years, the involvement of women’s roles in media has taken a commanding shift. Wo...
Pippin Langdon, Oct 26, 2025
The Harmony of Fitness and the Arts
Last week, slips were delivered to the classrooms of freshman students informing them of their schedules for the fitness tests happening from May 13 - May 16. The fitness tests are st...
Delight Kim, May 16, 2025
The Fine Print Candy Investigation
Candy is a treat, but are all of its ingredients? Chew on the details of a few confusing compounds in popular Halloween candies, and see for yourself!
Noelle Lee, Nov 01, 2024
interviews
Student Spotlight: Sienna Fantini
Creativity is a powerful tool for expression and empowerment, and Sienna Fantini, a sophomore in the Popular Music Conservatory at CSArts-SGV, has fully embraced this with her recent ...
Karina Yue, Apr 18, 2025
Staff Spotlight: Bridgette Blankenhorn
You may not know it, but the smiling face who greets CSArts students in the lobby every afternoon has been a TV star from the first day she was born. Bridgette Blankenhorn was feature...
Ozzie Upton, Nov 01, 2024
academics
Peer Tutoring: Showing Up is the First Step
As the school year goes on, peer tutoring pops up as a valuable resource for students struggling in certain classes– but not enough people know about it or take advantage of it.
Jessica Pang, Dec 12, 2025
NHS: The Connection Between Academics And Community
The National Honors Society is a great way to spice up a college application while holding up the core pillars of CSArts. Applicants have learned whether or not they got in last month...
Salvador Villagomez, Nov 21, 2025
Terracotta Warriors: Appreciation of Culture
A recent visit to a museum introduces students to part of a Chinese army of warriors, as a result of joint efforts between school personnel, the museum, and a private organization.
Jessica Pang, Nov 21, 2025
Senior Test Scores Down
High school seniors in the United States are experiencing steep declines in math and reading performance. With average scores at their lowest levels in over two decades, the issue is ...
Karina Yue, Oct 26, 2025
Research Trip to Citrus College
How do you make a dual enrollment CSArts student feel like a Citrus College student?
Noelle Lee, Oct 26, 2025
The Importance Of AP African American Studies
At the beginning of the school year, class lists were released, marking a fresh start for many students. Yet when it comes time to choose courses, history classes are often the ones s...
Hannah Anderson, Sep 26, 2025
AP vs Dual Enrollment
At the beginning of each school year, students must ask themselves one question, “Are the classes I’m taking worth it?” The question isn’t a simple one to answer. Mental strain, time ...
Evyn Clayton, Sep 26, 2025
AI Use in Schools
As AI becomes more and more common in high schools nationwide, both concerns and praise have arisen towards what it means for the future of education. In these changing times, two CSA...
Jessica Pang, Sep 26, 2025
student-life
Round n' Around: Restorative Circles
Many schools use the same discipline method: detention, suspension, and worst of all expulsion. Instead of focusing on punishment, CSArts embraced Restorative Practices which is a met...
Pippin Langdon, Dec 12, 2025
Culinary Club Spotlight
Instead of spending lots ordering takeout every night, head to the Culinary Club to learn some cooking skills and simple recipes that taste great and can save you money. The club meet...
Leia Vanackeren, Dec 12, 2025
Community Under New Leadership
“Wherever art is going in the world, we should be able to provide that for our students,” says Allison Hennessey, the new assistant principal of the arts at CSArts. With that philosop...
Mariam Ghazaryan, Nov 21, 2025
Matcha: Cultural Drink or Social Media Prop?
A recent online trend has created the label of “performative matcha lover” – a term used to define people, most often male, who use matcha as a way to appear more sensitive and femini...
Jessica Pang, Oct 26, 2025
Traffic Jams on The Freeways & The Parking Lot
Following the new school year, the amount of traffic and congestion has increased along with the many new members of CSArts. Following the rise of students joining CSArts, traffic has...
Mariam Ghazaryan, Sep 26, 2025
CSArts Fashionistas
Many students at CSArts use their artistic skills every morning when deciding their outfit of the day. Ranging from baggy pants to rainbow jewelry, fashion is used as a creative outle...
Miranda Cervantes, Sep 26, 2025
history
History of Mexican American Music - Part 3
The 1980s and 1990s saw Mexican American musicians break through into a variety of popular music genres in ways past generations had not. Some of the biggest artists of the era were R...
Henry Soderlind, Nov 21, 2025
History Of Mexican American Music - Part 2
The era of 1960s and 1970s Mexican American music was significant. With the Chicano movement of the 1970s and national attention on Mexican Americans, musicians of this time reflected...
Henry Soderlind, Oct 26, 2025
History of Mexican American Music - Part 1
The Mexican American influence on music today is undoubtedly impressive, as seen in Mexican American artists playing pop or rock that tops charts, or even Spanish language or Latino m...
Henry Soderlind, Sep 26, 2025
campus
Library or Storage Closet?
Cramped into a storage closet inside CSArts’ cafeteria lies the school library. The small room holds a few chairs, a couple of coffee tables, a love seat, and a desk. Bookshelves line...
Evyn Clayton, Nov 21, 2025
Clumsy Critters
The flitter-flap of red webbed wings carry emerald critters around the campus, knocking into walls and trying to find a safe place to land. Sometimes these landing pads just so happen...
Pippin Langdon, Nov 21, 2025
Campus Cockroaches
In October, roaches infested some classrooms and areas on campus, leaving many students with creepy-crawly feelings.
Noelle Lee, Nov 21, 2025
Safety Tips for Train Stations
Last month, four new Los-Angeles Metro stops opened. The new Metro stops are an extension of the Metro’s A-Line, with new stops located in Glendora, San Dimas, La Verne, and Pomona. C...
Natalie Lanza, Oct 25, 2025
New Gates for the 400s
The 400’s alley now has gates bookending it, and security guards keeping vigilance.
Noelle Lee, Sep 26, 2025
Hidden in Plain View
The largest part of the CSArts campus is a secret hidden in plain view. The Northview Field is a large part of our campus, mostly used for certain PE classes such as Taekwondo. There ...
Leia VanAckeren, Sep 26, 2025
spotlight
The Hounds: A Band on the Rise
Music is like the backbone of CSArts; it’s the one thing that most conservatories have in common. Independent bands are pretty popular, especially amongst the students in the music co...
Miranda Cervantes, Dec 12, 2025
Student Creates Youtube Series
At CSArts there are many students who come wanting to create art in their future, and junior Austin Ewing has decided to get a head start. Ewing is in the process of creating a live a...
Leia Vanackeren, Dec 12, 2025
Student Spotlight: Julia Trinh
Once the Friday school bell rings, most students can’t wait to get home, take a nice warm shower, and nap through the whole weekend. For sophomore Julia Trinh, that’s far from normal....
Pippin Langdon, Nov 21, 2025
Student Spotlight: Lexy's Nailsets
Calling all glam lovers! If you’re looking for a fresh new set of nails, look out for Lexy Nichols, a beginner nail tech and senior here at CSArts. Lexy began her nail journey her fre...
Miranda Cervantes, Oct 26, 2025
conservatory
Day In the Life Of A Stage Manager
Stage managing is no easy feat, it’s one of the most demanding theater jobs and requires full attention. That's why only a select few are chosen to take on the task. CSArts' new upcom...
Hannah Anderson, Oct 26, 2025
Cover Up, CSArts: Nudity Policy
Time to cover your canvas, students, as a new policy has been put in place that prohibits students from making art depicting the nude body. I was luckily able to get an interview with...
James Okon, Oct 26, 2025