Raves Misunderstood by General Public

Zakk Bluford, Staff Writer
May 31, 2011

It is disappointing when a cultural phenomenon that everyone can learn from is demonized because of the controversial tendencies of its followers. It happened in the 60s, when the Free Speech Movement was drowned out by those in power, who pointed their fingers at psychedelic drug consumption... (more...)

Musical Genres Confuse More Than Categorize

Zakk Bluford, Staff Writer
March 11, 2011

Once upon a time, the only music that you could enjoy was that chosen by the king, queen, or duke of the country you lived in. They made all important decisions concerning music; they commissioned composers to write pieces that pleased the royal family and that would instill a positive, nationalistic... (more...)

Students Celebrate No Shave November

Zakk Bluford
December 1, 2010

Marvel at the cultural phenomenon that is No Shave November! This annual celebration of manly facial hair has struck the nation in recent years, including high schools such as Miramonte. But don’t assume that one has to grow facial hair at a high rate to participate; everyone is invited.... (more...)

Graphic Novels Should Be Taught More in English Classes

Zakk Bluford
November 5, 2010

If the English language can be found in so many different media, why do most high school English teachers insist so strongly on teaching from traditionally written novels? Some teachers choose to deviate from this tendency, assigning their students poems, philosophical essays, or speeches to... (more...)

Major League Caps Hit a Fashionable Home Run

Zakk Bluford
October 1, 2010

There is no denying the dominance that some baseball teams maintain over the sport in a variety of ways. The New York Yankees win the most, as America was recently reminded with the team’s 27th earned (or bought) championship arriving just last year. The Boston Red Sox have the most tradition... (more...)