John Steinbeck’s classic novella “Of Mice and Men” is a short book with a lot to say. During the Great Depression, two friends, the simple-minded Lennie and his protector, George, are wandering through California. Seeking employment, they dream to one day purchase their own piece of land. When they find jobs at a ranch and…
Opera has probably been stereotyped more than any other art form. We teenagers have a bunch of reasons not to try it out. Juliet Lee, a freshman at Westridge School, has often heard that “it’s only for adults, not for kids.” Natalie Lans, also a Westridge freshman, added that she had heard that,“all the…
As we move closer to the time period of Ray Bradbury’s “Fahrenheit 451,” the book becomes more intriguing than ever. Muse LeeI am an aspiring author. Currently, I am an Editor for my school newspaper and a reporter for J Student Board.More Posts
LA Opera, presenting Giuseppe Verdi’s Simon Boccanegra, didn’t just provide a memorable evening at the opera. With the sweeping plot and dark, thrilling music, Simon Boccanegra truly transported one to 14th century Italy. Muse LeeI am an aspiring author. Currently, I am an Editor for my school newspaper and a reporter for J Student Board.More…
Though The Little Prince was published in 1943, both children and adults still have much to learn from Antoine de Saint-Exupery’s classic. Muse LeeI am an aspiring author. Currently, I am an Editor for my school newspaper and a reporter for J Student Board.More Posts
Today, opera is often dismissed as “stuffy” and “old-fashioned.” The Metropolitan Opera House’s The Enchanted Island, broadcast on January 21st to movie theaters worldwide, dispels this stereotype. Muse LeeI am an aspiring author. Currently, I am an Editor for my school newspaper and a reporter for J Student Board.More Posts
