Students walk the same routes through the hallways hundreds of times as they go from class to class; however, in their rush many don’t notice the incredible art and architecture that surrounds them on...

Heading into performance weekend, junior and lead cast member Giulia Ventello could feel the stress. Friday night was the opening performance of LHS Theater’s production of Mean Girls and the long...

Even through the screen of her phone, junior Lotus Wu could see the passion and commitment put into the idols’ performances. Ever since sixth grade, Wu has been captivated by their energy and the way...

Ira Belfer opens the door to the Captain Video rental video store in San Mateo. Rows of VHS tapes, DVDs, and Blu-Ray discs on metal shelves meet his eyes as the early morning sun shines light onto the...

Beyond the classroom, senior Adeline Fliege has embarked on a creative journey making college boards for students at GHS. Using a canvas and paint, she designs a collage of symbols that represent a college...

Music has existed for thousands of years, but more recently has become a constant for everyday life. Whether it’s playing in the background while shopping, in school through earbuds or Bluetooth connected...

As junior Opal Morris was brought to the office by a security guard, she had no idea why she had been called in. Upon entering, she saw a row of her fellow portfolio photography students already sitting...

A story about sugar, butter, flour and, above all, persistence. The proshot of "Waitress" is a piece of outstanding artistry. For those unaware, a proshot, or professionally shot, is a filmed version of...

“Top of the show, everyone!” Isabella Ribeiro (12) scans the expansive stage in the Rothschild Performing Arts Center as her cast finds their places in the wings. Through her headset, she addresses...

Equipped with a tent and racks of handmade T-shirts, Olivia Boehm (‘26) starts her day at the Silverlake Flea Market. Last summer, Boehm arrived early to the market multiple Saturday and Sunday mornings...

In the bustling halls of Los Osos High School, a vibrant community of budding fashion enthusiasts comes together, weaving a tapestry of creativity and self-expression–Los Osos High School’s very own...

The Hollywood film industry has long received scrutiny for its lack of diversity. Historically women have been snubbed in major male dominated directing and producing categories at film award ceremonies,...

It’s quiet in the Pritzker Traubert Family Library. Students are working at tables, studying in cubicles, browsing through the shelves and relaxing in bean bag chairs. Across from the green conference...

From tabla to tambora, Lynbrook musicians hold different instruments close to their hearts. These rhythms or melodies transcend generations, holding culturally rich histories in the strings and beats of...

According to the Innocence Project, experts estimate that between 2.3% and 5% of incarcerated people in the United States prison system are innocent. For over two decades, Fulton Leroy Washington was...

It is no secret that industrial fashion production rages on, creating an estimated one truckload of textiles dumped in landfills or incinerated every second. Still, it can be difficult for consumers to...

The school Terrance Carson graduated from nearly seven years ago has barely changed. Except this time, Carson wasn’t walking in as a student. He never thought that he would be back at McCallum, especially...

Senior Lauren Cheng’s winter break was an extra week long — but for good reason. She spent the second week of January in Miami at National YoungArts Week, an exclusive program for YoungArts award...

Coffee house owner Azmi Alzandani proves that food and drink bring people together. Qamaria, Alzandani’s Yemeni coffee house a half-mile south of FUHS down Lemon Street, attracts everyone from studious...

In the heart of Coppell on Saturday morning, a crescendo of compassion and melody is echoing through the front room of Coppell Cozby Library and Community Commons during Notelove’s “Music and Me”...

It’s award season. From the paparazzi clamoring for celebrity photos to internet debacles over the best-dressed attendees or the works that are most likely to win, the Golden Globes kicked off this year’s...

“Mean Girls” was released in theaters on January 12, 2024, portraying the iconic characters from the original “Mean Girls” movie from 2004, with the spotlight on Regina George: the Queen Bee of...

Few phrases have echoed louder in the ears of wrestling enthusiasts than “Wrestling is fake.” It’s a statement more haunting than The Undertaker, one that casts just as large of a shadow over the...

As she swipes her makeup brush across a cast member's eye, junior Mary Freitas leaves behind a trace of colorful glitter and a display of dedication and talent. Freitas has been drawn to cosmetology...

In an explosion of vibrant surrealism, anthropomorphic animals and bird poop, “The Boy and the Heron” took flight in theaters on Dec. 8, marking Studio Ghibli’s first film since “The Wind Rises”...

When senior Emily Rich walked into Evelynn Johnson’s house late March, she left with more than just a friend; she took away a newfound love of art and a mark forever reminding her of that day. Johnson...

Studio lights guide Keira Chang (10) as she steps foot into KTVU Fox 2’s studio. The bustling newsroom falls into a hush as the countdown to the live broadcast commences. As the audience awaits to hear...

The strings of a guitar ring out, carrying the melody crafted by freshman Alex Doles. The sounds of a piano add to the melody of the song. The vocals are the final product as Doles sits back, satisfied...

Comedian Nathan Fielder, known for his awkward deadpan style and outlandish comedy skits, teamed up with Academy Award-winning actress Emma Stone for his first fully dramatic role in his new show, “The...

A feeling every performer knows: the dimming of the house lights, the hazy atmosphere created by smoke machines, the audience quieting as the overture booms throughout the auditorium. Junior Maddie Tufts...

Flashing billboards illuminating different musicals have filled the night sky of New York City since the 1920s. Broadway musicals have been a staple of performing arts, telling advanced stories through...

This past November, Miss Universe 2023 made history as Sheynnis Palacios became the first Nicaraguan to win the prestigious title. While Miss Universe was initially created to empower women, the pageant...

“My Demon” is a Korean drama series that aired weekly on Netflix from Nov. 24, 2023 to Jan. 20, 2024. When I first saw the trailer for this series, I thought it would be really bad, as the trailer...

This story contains an alternate format that can only be viewed on the original site. View this story on The Dispatch. It was originally published on January 29, 2024.

Chapters of a history textbook, scientific articles, chapters of a novel, an Instagram caption, a POV on TikTok and scripts in different languages. These reading forms and their variations are things U-High...

Emerson Campbell's journey into the world of theater began in third grade at the Hits Theater in Houston. "It wasn't like I made decisions at that age. It was more like, 'Oh, do you want to do this...

The number of people self-publishing and becoming indie authors has increased over the years, seeing a steady rise at the start of the decade. As self-publishing increases across the globe, small towns...

Senior Elizabeth MacQueen remembers the moment she realized was supposed to be shaving her legs already. “When I was 12, we would have camp dances every Saturday. I remember not thinking anything...

The term “storyteller” often conjures up images of seasoned travelers with tales of adventures far and wide. But on Thursday, Dec. 14, advanced drama performed six plays inspired by the most unlikely...

After its success on Broadway, the “Mean Girls” musical has been adapted into a movie. Public opinion was divided when this movie was announced: Broadway fans were excited, fans of the original were...

On Nov. 15, Matt Rife released his first comedy special on Netflix titled “Matt Rife: Natural Selection.” However, the special has been met with sub-par reviews and online discourse was quickly sparked...