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Making Music in the Dark

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Photo by Milan LoiaconoDJ, music producer, music engineer and junior Rowland Evans lives most of his creative life in the dark.Evans, who began working as a DJ when he was 12, now focuses on producing electronic and house music.“Once you get a good idea, you’re not leaving it,” Evans said. “There is something really romantic about staying up late and … [Read more...] about Making Music in the Dark

Fresh Face Column 7: First-Year Dances Her Way into a Career of a Lifetime

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Photos Courtesy of Kait WardFirst-year Kait Ward said she began dancing when she was 4. However, it wasn't until she was 10, when she began training at the pre-professional level, that she knew it was her passion."For me, training at that level meant that dance wasn’t just a hobby I took part in every few days after school, but really just the main focus of my life," Ward … [Read more...] about Fresh Face Column 7: First-Year Dances Her Way into a Career of a Lifetime

The Art of Makeup Transforms Faces and Lives

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Photos by Milan Loiacono, modeled by Jazmyn Simone. Powerful. Confident. Beautiful. Free. These are the words drag queen Jazmyn Simone used to encapsulate how she feels when wearing makeup. Simone, a Los Angeles resident who grew up in Pomona, California, said she discovered makeup and drag simultaneously. She instantly fell in love with their transformative powers … [Read more...] about The Art of Makeup Transforms Faces and Lives

A Minute with Singer-songwriter, Lizzy LeBleu

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Photos courtesy of Lizzy LeBleuFrom the traditional melodies of the piano, to the elegant strings of the violin, to the banging of the drums, senior Lizzy LeBleu dabbled in just about everything musical before finding her niche as a singer-songwriter. Growing up in Nashville, also known as "Music City," LeBleu said her parents surrounded the house with a variety of music … [Read more...] about A Minute with Singer-songwriter, Lizzy LeBleu