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Korean Girl Group Red Velvet on the red carpet of an awards show

Red Velvet – Your Sweet New Obsession

Abby Love, Reporter May 6, 2022

With K-pop becoming more and more mainstream in recent years, there are a plethora of groups to listen to and enjoy— so what sets Red Velvet, a long-standing and revolutionary group, apart from other,...

K-Pop: Is It Actually Bad, or Are You Just Biased?

K-Pop: Is It Actually Bad, or Are You Just Biased?

Abby Love, Reporter September 25, 2019

K-Pop has recently exploded over the past couple years, with groups such as BTS, BLACKPINK, and NCT announcing world tours and selling out tickets in minutes. The VMAs even added a Best K-Pop category...

Public domain image, obtained from Fall Out Boy's Facebook page.

M A N I A: Song by Song

Rachel Howard, Reporter January 29, 2018

It’s been a long nine months for Fall Out Boy fans since the band first announced their seventh studio album back in April of 2017. The band pushed back the full release, originally slated for last September,...

Cover art for Fall Out Boy's new album, "M A N I A." Photo obtained from the band's Twitter account, @falloutboy

Seeing Purple: Fall Out Boy Teases Seventh Studio Album

Rachel Howard, Reporter May 10, 2017

April 27 was a quiet Thursday like any other. Jaded students and teens at CAHS and across the country studied anxiously for AP exams and slogged through the end-of-the-year lethargy, unaware of the “tweetstorm”...

Music and the Body

Music and the Body

Lydia Oven, Alex Redd, Anastasia Reimann, and Orion Lenz December 9, 2015

Ever wondered how music can affect you physically? This informative video lets us in on the buzz behind the notes.

Lovaas sings and smiles on stage.

In the chair with Cody Lovaas

Sabina Hahn and Tony Salvato March 9, 2015
[VIDEO] After performing a concert for his senior project, senior Cody Lovaas sat down with Editor-in-Chief, Sabina Hahn, and Crimson reporter, Tony Salvato, and answered some questions.
The Caiman Crescendos pose at the end of “Seize the Day.” Chase McCarthy directed the choreography for the choir. Photo taken by Michaela Sanderson.

Caimans showcase musical ability at the Talent Show

Jakob Woo-Ming, Reporter March 5, 2015

ESCONDIDO - On February 27, students and parents gathered in Caiman Hall to witness the 7th Annual Talent Show. The yearly event brought the musically talented from all across the school together to perform...

Fellow film directors clap as Isaac Brown wins the award for directing the Best Comedy. Photo taken by Ethan Shicks.

Film Festival movies capture the audience’s attention

Jakob Woo-Ming, Reporter March 2, 2015

Movies, stars, and movie stars. These words describe CAHS’ 2015 Film Festival. On February 20, Friday night, ASB put on a movie marathon of 13 original films created by CAHS students. While not labeled...

How “irresistible” is Fall Out Boy’s newest album?

How “irresistible” is Fall Out Boy’s newest album?

Jakob Woo-Ming, Reporter February 6, 2015

It’s been nearly 15 years since Fall Out Boy first hit the music industry. The band, known for blending pop and punk into its songs, decided to experiment in its latest sixth album, American Beauty/American...

Photo credit: ClearItNow.co.uk

When is music bad, and why?

Micah Summers, Reporter November 10, 2014
An editorial argument on the most influential weapon existent.
Courtesy of 4AD Records

Who killed the music industry? Tune-Yards’ sophomore album “W H O K I L L” certainly didn’t

Abel Siemens, Reporter October 8, 2014

Throughout 2011, the indie rock genre surged through the music industry, introducing popular artists including Passion Pit, Arctic Monkeys, and Sleigh Bells; however, this massive movement left many smaller...

Sophomore Audrey Vernier performs an original song at the Open Mic at Kettle Coffe & Tea in Escondido. Many students came that day to hang out and listen to songs and poetry.

The sound of Kettle

Michaela Sanderson, Reporter October 1, 2014

ESCONDIDO — An assortment of people and the smell of coffee fill Kettle Coffee & Tea in downtown Escondido on a daily basis. Locals know of this little shop due to its drinks and pastries, as well...

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