![IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Junior Zalie Mann performs “I Love to Cry at Weddings,” an ensemble piece from the fall musical Sweet Charity, to prospective students during the Fine Arts Showcase on Wednesday, Nov. 8. The showcase is a compilation of performances and demonstrations from each fine arts strand offered at McCallum. This show is put on so that prospective students can see if they are interested in joining an academy or major.
Sweet Charity originally ran the weekends of Sept. 28 and Oct. 8, but made a comeback for the Fine Arts Showcase.
“[Being at the front in the spotlight] is my favorite part of the whole dance, so I was super happy to be on stage performing and smiling at the audience,” Mann said.
Mann performed in both the musical theatre performance and dance excerpt “Ethereal,” a contemporary piece choreographed by the new dance director Terrance Carson, in the showcase. With also being a dance ambassador, Mann got to talk about what MAC dance is, her experience and answer any questions the aspiring arts majors and their parents may have.
Caption by Maya Tackett.](https://bestofsno.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/53321803427_47cd17fe70_o-1-1200x800.jpg)
![SPREADING THE JOY: Sophomore Chim Becker poses with sophomores Cozbi Sims and Lou Davidson while manning a table at the Hispanic Heritage treat day during lunch of Sept 28. Becker is a part of the students of color alliance, who put together the activity to raise money for their club.
“It [the stand] was really fun because McCallum has a lot of latino kids,” Becker said. “And I think it was nice that I could share the stuff that I usually just have at home with people who have never tried it before.”
Becker recognizes the importance of celebrating Hispanic heritage at Mac.
“I think its important to celebrate,” Becker said. “Because our culture is awesome and super cool, and everybody should be able to learn about other cultures of the world.”
Caption by JoJo Barnard.](https://bestofsno.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/53221601352_4127a81c41_o-1200x675.jpg)
Mental Health Awareness Month
Brielle Lampf ('23)
The month of May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and Eastside presents our tribute to this special month.
May 7, 2021
Mental Health Awareness Month is upon us. But, what is the true meaning of this month, and why has it become so important to so many people over the last few years? The answer is simple. The number of mental illness cases is increasing, not only in the United States, but across the globe and it is time for us to begin recognizing that mental health and mental illnesses are not something to ignore, but something to acknowledge.
Mental Health America and those across the country began observing May as Mental Health Awareness Month is 1949 and have since reached so many people in their efforts to eliminate the stigma surrounding mental health. To show your support for those battling mental illnesses, their family members and friends, and others, show your support on social media, educate yourself, donate to mental health funds, and be sure to check in on yourself.
Take this month to think about those fighting everyday. Take this month to check in on your friends and family. And most importantly, Take this month to be aware of your own mental health.
Suicide Hotline:
800-273-8255
If you’re interested in a daily encouraging quote, click here.
Additionally, throughout this package, there will be polls about mental health. Here’s the first one:
This story continues on Eastside and was originally published on April 30, 2021.
