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Having a blast with Block Blast!

Having a blast with Block Blast!

By Anna Lo, Staff Writer April 8, 2025

Students at CVHS become glued to their phones from 12:15 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Whether scrolling through social media feeds, texting friends, or even just reading emails, a plethora of beeps, sound effects,...

Traveler's Cart, a Montrose-based restaurant that promises to introduce diners to cuisines from around the world

Traveler’s Cart: A Global Street Food Adventure in Montrose

By Siddharth Dasari, News Editor April 1, 2025

It’s been a long day, you get out of school, and your first thought is: Wow, I am hungry. With Carnegie’s proximity to major thoroughfares such as West Gray and Montrose, the sheer number of dining...

The official poster for the movie "One Of Them Days."

“One of Them Days” Review

By Neha Ravi, Staff Writer March 26, 2025

Before "One of Them Days," I had not been able to find a good comedy movie that made me laugh. Every unexpected turn, witty comment and horribly timed mishap that derails the main character’s life made...

Senior Sunny Lok dancing at her Ruff Ryders Dance Recital.

First Steps to Final Bow: Senior Sunny Lok’s Dance Journey

By Anushka Ghimire, Feature Editor March 24, 2025

The lights were dim as senior Sunny Lok and her dance team stood in a circle backstage offering words of encouragement to each other. It was a familiar scene, one she had lived through countless times....

La La Land Kind Cafe, 888 Westheimer Rd. with a long line of eager customers.

La La Land Kind Cafe: a sip of sunshine

By Callie Mays, Staff writer March 24, 2025

Coffee shops are often dim and lack a sense of liveliness with the tradition of wooden furniture and blank exteriors. However, the second you step inside La La Land Kind Cafe, it's like the sun begins...

CVHS K-pop club dancers posing during the pep rally performance.

K-pop Club shines at the Valentine’s Day pep rally

By Sundari Maharajh, Copy Editor March 24, 2025

From the moment they struck their opening poses against a bright pink envelope-shaped backdrop, the energy in the room was electric. For CVHS pep rallies, I anticipated the audience being relatively...

Stephanie Chen spins a diabolo at Harvard Yard in the summer of 2024. Chen was in the New England area to watch the 2024 USA National Diabolo Competition. (Photo courtesy of Stephanie Chen)

Flying Colors

By Jerry Fan, Managing Editor March 24, 2025

Blink and you may just miss it. A spinning blur of color dashes through the air, flying in circles every which way. After captivating everyone in the audience, the object lands. The crowd roars, erupting...

Image of Kendrick Lamar's performance taken from The Wrap (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY / AFP)

Kendrick Lamar Superbowl halftime show review

By Jillianne Lantanea, Staff Writer March 24, 2025

The 2025 Super Bowl halftime show has long been one of the most highly anticipated performances of the year, drawing over 133.5 million viewers.  This year, Kendrick Lamar shocked audiences with his...

Jose Molina, Carnegie Theater Company's Head of Lighting and February 2025 Thespian of the Month

Behind the Scenes with Jose Molina: February Thespian of the Month

By Ava King, Staff Writer March 24, 2025

Looking upon the stage of CVHS’ own Carnegie Theater Company during one of its memorable plays, audiences will see not only the talented actors who draw them into the story through captivating dialogue...

The DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS album cover, featuring two plastic white chairs placed in front of a large banana tree.

DtMF: the review

By Daniella Lopez, Copy + Opinions Editor March 24, 2025

Bad Bunny has become the voice of the Latin community. Bad Bunny’s album DeBí TiRAR Más FOToS, which translates to I should have taken more photos, was released on Jan. 5. It reached the top spot...

The Substance review: brilliant yet sad

By Alice Shen, Staff Writer March 24, 2025

"The Substance", directed by Coralie Fargeat, has emerged as a groundbreaking film in the horror genre; earning multiple award nominations such as the Golden Globes and Oscars and wining Golden Globes....

Shabu Zone main foyer and buffet. The lighting and skylight add to the warm atmosphere

Celebrate love this Valentine’s Day at Shabu Zone

By Lauren Tooms, Staff Writer February 12, 2025
Valentine's Day is quickly approaching. If you haven't made plans yet, then pressure is officially on. Whether you want to hang out with friends or go on a date, you'll want to create a memorable experience for the people you love. In a mad rush to find an engaging activity for Valentine’s Day, I stumbled across a restaurant called Shabu Zone, and it blew me away.  
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