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Branching out from his original base of hip-hop, Kanye West has ventured into R&B, synth-pop, electro, soul, baroque pop and, most recently gospel.

Kanye West Decides to “Use This Gospel”: “Jesus is King” Album Review

Erin Choi and Simrat Singh | November 20, 2019

Kanye West, a prominent icon in the music industry, continues to experiment with an eclectic array of styles, with each album marking a new phase of his professional career. In his Oct. 19 release, “Jesus...

AP Classroom Provides Wealth of AP Knowledge

AP Classroom Provides Wealth of AP Knowledge

Aaron Sha, Features Editor | November 20, 2019

College Board introduced a vastly beneficial new feature, AP Classroom, into its Advanced Placement program this academic year, as well as altering almost the entire system of sign-ups for the current...

Freshman Moka Saiki shoots a two-point shot during practice to prepare for the upcoming winter season. The next varsity girls’ basketball game will be on Nov. 21 at 7 p.m. against Capistrano Valley High.

Freshmen Girls Take on Varsity Winter Sports

Emma Haag, Staff Writer | November 19, 2019

Moka Saiki  Freshman Moka Saiki has been playing basketball for eight years, and she will be competing at the varsity level for the 2019-2020 winter season.  Saiki handles the pressure of being...

Athletic trainer Kathryn Cleek tapes a student’s ankle before practice. Approximately five hours of Cleek’s day is designated for treating athletes with both short-and-long term injuries.

New Athletic Trainer is “Living the Pedigree”

Emma Haag, Staff Writer | November 19, 2019

From taping what seems like an endless number of athletes’ injuries each day to staying late for Friday night football games, new athletic trainer Kathryn Cleek has brought her medical training expertise...

Junior Faith DeNeve prepares lumpia, a type of Filipino spring roll, from memory and shares her appreciation of the intimacy in home cooking as opposed to catering for large gatherings. The scratch-made variety yields a crisper exterior and the brightness of fresher ingredients.

Serving Recipes from the Melting Pot

Kelthie Truong, Back Page Editor | November 19, 2019

Like a switch has flipped, the energy of stressed, sleep-deprived students replenishes as the year transitions into the distinct season of nippy weather, frequent breaks, preliminary Christmas music streaming...

Kombucha is a probiotic-rich beverage that provides many health benefits including enhancing digestive and liver health. The company, Health-Ade Kombucha is a Los Angeles-based company that strives to have the “best tasting and highest quality kombucha,” according to their website.

Reviewing Kombucha, the Famously-Fermented Fizzy Drink

Emma Haag and Bia Shok | November 18, 2019

Kombucha is a growing trend that promises multiple health benefits, such as improving the digestive system, preventing infections, aiding weight loss, reducing the risk of heart disease, supporting liver...

Passion Day coordinator and visual arts teacher Kearci Moir works with junior and committee member Mona Tavassoli to develop new methods that seek to increase student engagement in the annual Passion Day event. They plan on executing this through sending out a google form asking students about their passions to ensure that there is a session suitable for a diverse student body.

Passion Day Planning Committee Recruits Student Voices

Claudia Lin, Staff Writer | November 15, 2019

Every year, staff members have been tasked with the responsibility for planning the annual Passion Day event, but in order to address crucial issues regarding student involvement, staff members turned...

While the apple pie may look dry, the apples are full of moisture, which complement nicely to the flaky pie crust. If you have any vegan friends, fear not! The apples by its own are delicious.

How to Thanksgiving: Pies

William Hsieh, Julia Kim, and Farhad Taraporevala | November 15, 2019

In the second installment of the series, we will be making pies. The fillings are easy to make, but pie crust is notoriously finicky. If you have never baked before, we suggest you seek the advice of a...

Junior Trevor Howden plays “Come As You Are” by the rock band Nirvana and “Enter Sandman” by the heavy metal band Metallica during office hours. Howden says that he likes to play that song because the iconic bands have been an inspiration for him.

Campus Performers Embrace Their Passion by Playing Out Their Hearts

Bia Shok and Minnah Tanzeen | November 14, 2019

Adrenaline pumping sounds of heavy metal, rock or even pop music stimulates the curiosity of passing students in the quad or near the music room; during lunch, snack or even office hours. Most of the time,...

Early November, festive decorations roll out to welcome the soon-to-come winter holidays. Whether it be on a mall-wide scale or in individual shops, colored lights and ornaments are seen in abundance.

Gallery: Stores Deck the Aisles for 2019 Holidays

Jaein Kim, Staff Writer | November 13, 2019

From Christmas trees to reds and greens, stores rush to decorate and advertise new seasonal holiday products right as the Halloween craze dies down.

Amari Trevino-Beverly reviews systems of equations with her sister Ailani Beverly before her upcoming math test. Trevino-Beverly tutors her siblings in various subjects and disciplines.

Sophomore Lends a Helping Hand to her Community

Annie Qiao and Ajinkya Rane | November 11, 2019

As the sun peeks over the roof of the Trevino-Beverly household, all is peaceful. The low hum of childish cartoons plays in the background and the intermittent tapping on keyboards resounds. Sophomore...

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