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Christmas Elves

Christmas Elves

Michelle Yeboah, Reporter December 7, 2023

In modern pop-culture, elves are commonly recognized figures, especially during the holiday season. Not everyone is aware of their origins and how, unlike Santa, they don’t have Christian influence involved...

Make The Most Of Functions And Abstraction

Make The Most Of Functions And Abstraction

Cameron Brian, Reporter December 6, 2023

In the last blog, you learned about the basic syntax of computer code, and how it is a set of instructions to follow, like a recipe. However, the big difference between computer code and a recipe is something...

An illustration of a Roblox Dominus with legs and horns.

Creating A Story

Jayce Rodrigues, Reporter December 1, 2023

Greetings, welcome back to my series on animation. Unfortunately, the “This is Halloween” project is currently placed on hold. and perhaps next year, it will make a comeback. Despite this, I still...

Horror Recommendations

Horror Recommendations

Samatha Perez-Luna, Reporter December 1, 2023

American Horror Story: American Horror Story is an American horror anthology television series created by Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk. American Horror Story came out on October 5, 2011, on FX....

The first page of Beethoven’s first sonata, with written notes.

A Beautiful Piece

Cameron Brian, Reporter November 27, 2023

Ludwig van Beethoven is famous for many symphonies and compositions, like Symphony No. 5 or his Moonlight Sonata. However, his 32 piano sonatas, though not all of them are famous, are perfect examples...

In my time studying abroad one of the most valuable lessons I learned was the importance of noticing the little things. Day-to-day in the walk-able city of Florence I saw the beautiful individuality of each building and door I would pass there from aged ones covered in graffiti to the grand doors of the Duomo. I made it a goal to take at least one photo everyday of a door Id pass, and have captured their art here.

Doors of Florence [Photo Essay]

Violet Gude, Photographer November 21, 2023

Homecoming Highlights

Homecoming Highlights

Thiago Lisk, Reporter November 17, 2023

This year's Homecoming was the biggest there has been. With this in mind, it's safe to say that students and staff had a blast. Homecoming this year for 2023 was Barbie themed. From dancing to watching...

Music this month

Music this month

Emma Tolbert, Reporter November 9, 2023

This month, an abundance of new music in all types of genres was released. Rather than reviewing one album, or one artist, I'll be sorting through some of my favorite albums, EPs and singles from this...

Las Vegas Academys production of Legally Blonde.

Legally Blonde: A Look Into The Audition Process

Cosmo Kitchen, Reporter November 8, 2023

Legally Blonde has enjoyed massive success on Broadway and now it’s come to Las Vegas Academy (LVA). Many may wonder about the experience of participating in the musical, the audition process, and the...

Ofrendas are a very important part of the Day of the Dead, it celebrates peoples lost ones and gives them a special day to celebrate them and think of death in a positive light instead of a negative one.

Day of the dead / Dia de los Muerto

Lin Styles, Reporter November 1, 2023

History- Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is celebrated on November 1st, although some people start to celebrate around October 31st and continue to celebrate it till around the 6th of November....

A representation of Decora/Harajuku fashion that is worn all around the world.

Types of Harajuku Fashion

Lin Styles, Reporter October 30, 2023

⋆ ˚。⋆୨୧˚.·:*¨¨* ≈☆≈ *¨¨*:·.⋆ ˚。⋆୨୧˚⋆ ˚。⋆୨୧˚.·:*¨¨* ≈☆≈ *¨¨*:·.⋆ ˚。⋆୨୧˚ Where did Decora/Harajuku fashion originate from?- The...

A photo of me doing a manual trick. Make sure to ride only with the back wheels while the front wheels are up.

Three Skateboarding Tricks

Emily Dunbar, Reporter October 30, 2023

As someone who loves skateboarding I wanted to tech myself on how to get better. I’m not only writing this article to help other beginner skateboard enthusiasts, but for myself too. I’ll be talking...

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