Freshman Amir Azhykeev kneels at the start line, ears peeled in anticipation. As soon as the takeoff signal blasts through the air, he takes off, focusing on nothing but the rhythm of his breathing...
During World War II, classical music faced varying degrees of censorship, or lack thereof. For the most part, widespread recording technologies and commercial radio made it easy to promote classical music,...
For a significant portion of the late 2000s and early 2010s, the commercial charts were dominated by a unique strain of modern pop music retroactively coined “recession pop.” Characterized by uptempo...
Ironically, while the American economy floundered during the Great Depression, jazz was reaching new heights of popularity and innovation. Only a decade earlier, the genre had characterized the economic...
Throughout history, classical music has acted in response to many wars and battles. For instance, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s “1812 Overture” was about Russia’s defense against a French invasion;...
An unexpected force penetrated the Iron Curtain that separated the Soviet Union from the West: rock and roll. In the 1950s, the genre originated in the U.S. as the rebellious voice of youth culture, combining...
Twelve South Asian dance teams from different high schools across San Francisco took the stage at Lynbrook’s theater on Saturday for the American Indo Student Association’s annual Silsilay performance....
During Friday lunch, students walked down the makeshift runway while vibrant Bollywood music filled the quad for the annual Silsilay promotional fashion show. Organized by the American Indian Student...
Pulling up Logic Pro on his computer, sophomore Sriram Upadhyayula hesitated for a moment before sharing his first song to his cousin, Gunn High School junior Bharat Meduri. Doubt and uncertainty regarding...
After months of debates and delays, the San Jose City Council unanimously voted to approve the creation of a new, publicly-owned power utility — San Jose Power — on Oct. 3. The project is touted as...
To improve student safety and discourage meetups with friends during class time, the Lynbrook administration proposed a more structured bathroom pass system for the 2023-24 school year. The new system...
After numerous years of running her Etsy business, Hua Studios, Class of 2023 alumna Katie Chung decided to bring her products, including keychains, small photo frames and stickers, to the booths of craft...