When radical artist Jean-Michael Basquiat entered the New York Art scene in the 1980s, he introduced a new medium to the world: graffiti art. Since its arrival as a valid art form, graffiti art has swept the streets of all the world’s cosmopolitan cities, allowing for contemporary artists like Banksy to drown in popularity. Yet [...]
For those of you who don’t know, La Cañada High School’s walls have recently served as the canvas to multiple works of…spontaneous paint smears. Beginning a few weeks ago, the word “PABST” was painted above the “Blue Ribbon National School” sign on the high school’s front stair wall, referencing the Pabst Blue Ribbon brand of [...]
On January 11, 2011, La Cañada District Superintendent Jim Stratton announced that he will retire at the end of this school year. Stratton, who has served as the district’s Superintendent for the last six years, will leave our schools improved. During his tenure, the schools not only expanded the arts and electives, but also initiated [...]
As the Pavlovian bell rings, an army of docile drones rises in unison. With their sleepy dazed dispositions, they perform their daily routine of habit—something they’ve been conditioned to do since the kinder years. With certain gesticulations, the youthful automatons begin to recite as they follow their leader. In the direction of their red and [...]
Colored lanterns, oriental fans, and crimson dragons greet you as you walk through the arch that leads to Chinatown. In this little town within Los Angeles that models itself around the greater nation of China, one can get a taste of the vibrant Chinese culture. Outdoor stores selling whimsical and decorative Asian trinkets will catch [...]
By Katherine Propper Opinion Editor On Saturday April 17th, La Cañada junior Shannon Ashford held her ‘Discover the World’ Fashion Show at La Cañada Presbyterian Church. Shannon merged her two passions, designing clothes and helping kids, together in this fundraiser-fashion show. All proceeds went to assisting children and communities with AIDS in Africa through the [...]
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On April 22, the first of seven performances of William Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” earned applause and waves of laugher from La Cañada High School. The performance starred senior Sam Whitefield as the tricky Oberon and sophomore Garret Schlunt as his witty sidekick, Puck. With the combination of physical comedy and some clever timing, [...]
Are you in desperate craving of a chilling play that will take you far beyond the horrors of our world and imagination? Well, lucky for you, the La Cañada Playhouse is presenting the creepy and thrilling classic horror production of “Dracula” later this month. Based on Bram Stoker’s classic horror novel, “Dracula” will [...]