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Makeup: The Remake
Makeup: The Remake

Makeup in the 21st century represents more than constructing a “pretty face”. It is a developing art form which is constantly evolving into an industry which better serves a world of growing beauty diversity.

Shift in Perspective
Shift in Perspective

The artistic perspective known as the “male gaze” has made its mark on countless art forms throughout history, but recently a new outlook has emerged.

Censor This, #%@*!
Censor This, #%@*!

Controversial and sexual expressions of art are the most frequent targets of censorship crusades, fostering the fine line between offensive content and...

Thank You for the Music

A climactic melody masks the boy’s heavy breathing as he races through the crowded airport to get the girl of his dreams. The eerie strings  of the violin intensify, building suspense as a girl creeps down the basement stairs, the floorboards creaking...

AOM: Renaissance Man
AOM: Renaissance Man

The bell rings, signaling the end of the school day. But while most students make their way to the parking lot or bike racks to head home, junior Leo...

Not Music To Our Ears
Not Music To Our Ears

Music is a medium through which many have the freedom to creatively express themselves. Whether an emphasis is placed on classical, jazz or any other...

All in the Spit
All in the Spit

Aside from containing enzymes that break down food, saliva is made up of chromosomes that become the genetic outline of your being. 23andMe, a biotechnology...

The Face of Crisis
The Face of Crisis

The likelihood of death by drug overdose has now outrun that of vehicular accidents. Opioid use disorder, the physical and psychological dependence on...

A Fatal Attraction
A Fatal Attraction

Murderers, both in real life and in the movies, are omnipresent in our society. We are fascinated with those who commit horrific acts. But why can't we...

Color of the Month: May
Color of the Month: May

C Magazine Asks: Favorite Song Lyrics
C Magazine Asks: Favorite Song Lyrics

Retro Renaissance

Text by Anya Lassila and Michaela Seah, photos by Anya Lassila Palo Alto High School sophomores, Anya Lassila and Michaela Seah, set out to dig deeper into the fashion culture and its representation among their peers. With a longer article to be published...