by Lindsay Wu ’20 Science teacher Geoff Robertson and his wife NAME welcomed their second son, Asher Ku Robertson, on Oct. 22. Asher was born in West Hills Hospital in the San Fernando Valley. Asher’s middle name, Ku, is in honor of his mother’s maiden name. Though his son is only a month old, Robertson
by Jenny Li ’19 When Keon Mazdisnian ’19 first ran along the LA River for cross country practice, he was amazed at what he saw. “When I ran, I expected to see the water to where I could touch it. But, it’s not like that. It doesn’t look like water—it looks like sewage. There’s nothing
By Kaitlyn Musante Members of the middle school community dressed up in costume for the fourth annual Spirit Week on Oct 20-23. According to Student Council, who ran the event, Spirit Week is meant to excite the community for Homecoming through dress up days, games, a pep rally, and food. “We changed up the theme
by Jessa Glassman ’20 and Emma Shapiro ’20 This issue, Trends on Campus is highlighting a hip new skirt, a classic pair of sneakers, a sleek water bottle, and a chic bracelet. Denim Skirts: Denim skirts have become popular throughout the school this season. The skirt is versatile and can be worn in both hot
“Hotline Bling” – Drake Over the last few years, Drake has slowly perfected his sound and flow as a rapper and singer. “Hotline Bling” is a track largely inspired by the Beyonce-approved song “Cha Cha” by Virginian rapper D.R.A.M. Its main melodic element, which samples Timmy Thomas’s “Why We Can’t Live Together,” rightfully sounds like
By Jonathan Chong ’19 Middle school students were able to share their love for cats in the Munger library for National Cat Day on Oct. 29. National Cat Day is a holiday that encourages the public to recognize the number of cats that need to be rescued each year and to celebrate people’s’ overall love
A Brief History of Star Wars by Jack Safir On May 25, 1977, a film titled “Star Wars” was released at the TCL Chinese Theater in Hollywood. Early reviews indicated that the film would be a financial flop, due to its ridiculous plot and outlandish characters. Those reviews could not have been more wrong, as
Alex’s Pick: “Modern Family” “Undeck the Halls”, Season 1, Episode 10 In this Christmas themed episode, Phil Dunphy (Ty Burrell) and his wife Claire (Julie Bowen), discover a burn mark on their couch and suspect that one of their three children smoked a cigarette. As a punishment, they threaten to take away Christmas if one
By Jonathan Chong ’19 and Jack Safir ’19 A group of 13 members of the Spectrum staff, 32 members of the Chronicle staff and one member of the VOX staff attended the JEA/NSPA journalism convention in Orlando, Fla. The trip was the school’s first ever joint middle and upper school journalism trip. 46 students in
by Zane Grenoble ’19 Customers walk through the sleek glass doors and they are welcomed by an inviting ambience and the aroma of various dishes. Chatter fills the air. Customers dine at rustic wooden tables. Cooking utensils line the walls and the exposed ceiling adds to the homey feel. Diners can sit at the communal