During lunch on Thursday, November 15, students and faculty gathered in the garden for a celebration of life and a memorial for those who passed away these past few weeks. Students  planted marigolds and dedicated each flower to someone or something: the victims of the fire, the shootings, and the Je...

BURBANK-- It made no sense. First the senseless tragedy at Borderline Bar and Grill, and now my community, my neighborhood, and my hometown was being hit by yet another tragedy. I had just dismounted my horse and I saw a trainer  I knew well crying in a corner of the barn. I asked my trainer what h...

CALABASAS – It was like any other Thursday. Anxious about my challenging math test the next day, I was immersed in my studying. In the back of my mind, I thought about how gratifying it would feel once I finished. After multiple missed calls from my sister, I picked up the phone with hesitance. Sh...

WOODLAND HILLS - Over the weekend I was fortunate enough to not be severely impacted by the California wildfires. I live in Woodland Hills a safe distance away, but still faced the threat of evacuation. My family was on standby the whole time, ready to go at a moment’s notice. Although we were safe, ...