Disco Doesn’t Suck
March 16, 2017
Bright lights paint the crowd creating an ocean of color. The pulsating thump of the bass drum causes your chest to viscerally pound to the beat. Sweat drenches every part of your body. All thoughts void your mind as you give in to the groove and dance harder than you’ve ever danced before. No,...
AOM: Adrian Smith
Talia Stanley and Rosa Schaefer Bastian
February 10, 2017
Adrian Smith is a stern, athletic, motorcycle-riding teenage boy. He is enjoying life as a second semester senior by participating in activities such as varsity tennis and weekend trips to Tahoe. It may come as a surprise that he is an extremely talented artist. Not fitting the mold, however, does not stop...
C Mag Simplifies: Paly Acapella
December 16, 2016
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You’ve probably heard of Palo Alto High School (Paly) choir and their extravagant concerts, but did you know about the various subgroups? Read on to learn a little more about how the choir system is structured and the unique qualities within each a cappella group! program structure Everyone who enrolls in ...
The Best 2016 Albums
December 16, 2016
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“Coloring Book” by Chance The Rapper Might be a little too gospel for some people, but still one of the most bumpin’ albums of this year. “Queen Alone” by Lady Wray Everyone needs some soulful lady funk! “Bottomless Pit” by Death Grips If you are trying to get in the m...
Artist of the Month: Julia Asher
Julianna Roth and Olivia O'Farrell
December 16, 2016
Despite the five hour dance practice, smelly pointe shoes and constant exhaustion, Julia Asher’s love for dance will not fade. She has been dancing for over a decade and has big aspirations for her future. Asher shares her story and her hopes for her career in dance. Asher first fell in love with...
Masks Unmasked
December 16, 2016
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I walked into CVS on a Saturday night and noticed a mask to my right. It instantly caught my attention — the red, white and blue colors intrigued me. I knew I could photograph this mask and create something really powerful based on the colors and facial expression. I wanted to tell a story about i...
Hidden Treasures of San Francisco
Darrow Hornik and Olivia O'Farrell
December 16, 2016
Museum of Craft and Design If you’re looking for a quick, peaceful escape from the everyday stressors of the outside world, take a stop at the Museum of Craft and Design (MCD). Located on 3rd Street, the Museum of Craft and Design is the perfect museum for all craft-lovers and those who appreciate...
An Interview With Dwight
December 7, 2016
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Tell me how it feels to hear voices that only talk to you… Do they give you stories? Whisper muddy love and raise your skin? You say “Their words give me stability” You seem to crawl from thought to thought, adjusting yourself into some shape that feels more comfortable. So why you ar...
Hedwig and the Angry Inch
December 5, 2016
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Broadway’s touring production of “Hedwing and the Angry Inch” is a mesmerizing success that transcends gender lines and redefines the meaning of the term “musical.” Hedwig lights up San Francisco’s Golden Gate theatre with the innovative music and lyrics of Stephen Trask. Headliner and Gl...
Green Day’s Revolution Radio
December 5, 2016
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It’s been a long time since Green Day has released a good album. If you were to talk to any fan, no matter how die-hard, they would likely agree that Green Day hasn’t released a complete record since 2004s “American Idiot.” They’ve tried to make good albums; disregarding these...