Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic is comprised of articles based on opinion. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer. As a kid, I rarely went anywhere without books. I was able to focus on the story in crowded places full of noise and could remember important details long after I finished the book. This habit has dwindled somewhat in my … [Read more...] about Opinion: Poetry Can Speak to People in Different Ways
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Concert Review: Sophie Cates Performs Pop Perfection in Hometown
Transparency item: A review provides an informed and opinionated critique. These informed critiques are published to make a recommendation to readers. This review is the opinion of the writer.Chicago-born, now LA-based singer/songwriter Sophie Cates started her first ever headline tour this month. This tour included a Feb. 22 date at the Moroccan Lounge — a small yet … [Read more...] about Concert Review: Sophie Cates Performs Pop Perfection in Hometown
Sophia Zamani Inspires Through Music
For Sophia Zamani, a sophomore indie-folk and country artist, music is all about connection. In 2022, Bruce Springsteen’s producer, Ron Aniello, discovered Zamani on Instagram, and what began as a digital connection swiftly evolved into a life-changing mentorship. Now, Zamani is diving into the music industry — a place she feels she truly belongs and where she can … [Read more...] about Sophia Zamani Inspires Through Music
Vinyl Records Make a Comeback
Vinyl records outsold CDs in 2022 for the first time since 1987, according to the Recording Industry Association of America’s year-end report. Despite their antique fashion, students have shown their continuing affection for vinyl records.Senior Bob Emrich has worked at the Record Outlet in Thousand Oaks for over three years. He said he’s wanted to work at a record … [Read more...] about Vinyl Records Make a Comeback
In a ‘Dreamland’ with Spooky Mansion, Smiley Surf-Grooves Under the Neon Lights
They had their start performing in monster makeup, jamming at haunted houses and gathering fans, and this led the surf-soul-rock-n-roll band Spooky Mansion up and down the country — from Upstate New York to L.A., frontman Grayson Converse said.Spooky Mansion played under the neon lights of Malibu's coastal venue Aviator Nation's Dreamland — a hidden oasis in the … [Read more...] about In a ‘Dreamland’ with Spooky Mansion, Smiley Surf-Grooves Under the Neon Lights