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The Student News Site of Bonita Vista High

the Crusader
The Student News Site of Bonita Vista High

the Crusader
Timken Museum docent Sharma Dye is seen explaining to the BVH AP Art History students the origin and the technique of a religious painting. This was one of many paintings explained by Dye.

Artistic ventures

Amanda Cortes, Arts & Cultures Editor
February 26, 2024
English 9, International Baccalaureate (IB) Literature and English Language Development teacher Raymond Chhan’s classroom features characters from the Japanese Manga series “One Piece.” This was created by his former students along with the various artworks displayed in his room.

Appreciating students talents

Carlos Cartlidge, Podcast Manager
January 16, 2024
On Oct. 21, the Museum of Photographic Arts (MOPA) hosted their annual Juried Youth exhibition where students art were featured. Senior Diego Graciano was featured with his art, "Mi Familia" with the help of Photography, AP 2D art and design teacher, Edwin Lim.

“Life is short, be creative”

Destiny Avila Ramirez, Editor-in-Cheif
October 26, 2023
As more artists turn to social media to promote their art, the detrimental effects they experience increase. These effects include the pressures users face along with unequal representation.

Artists lost in the feed

Dani Fincher, Staff Artist
September 19, 2023
Photography, AP 2D art and design teacher Ed Lim attends every exhibit his students work is displayed in. He shares that there are anywhere from 80 to 100 students at the YAMS.

“What a great celebration for art”

Sofia Murillo, Features Section Editor
April 28, 2023
Beginning art, advanced art and Advanced Placement (AP) drawing teacher Nicolas Braunn checks AP drawing students progress on art work. This six period class has two classes in one which is AP drawing on one side of the classroom and Advanced art on the other side.

Lack of creative classes

Antoinette Gilbert, Arts & Cultures Editor
March 15, 2023
Bonita Vista High senior Jasmine Cuevas shows her photograph to Bvh principal Lee Romero at the Bonita Vista art exhibition center On Feb 10

A display of local talent

William Maywood, Sports Editor
March 4, 2023
On Feb. 9 in room 503, the Artisan club held a "Star Shot Style" photoshoot. Artisan Club President and junior Uriel Lopez is seen taking a film shot of seniors Lisy Neavez, Olivia Meza and Arianna Rodriguez (left to right).

Mixing up mediums with style

Isabella Garcia and Valerie Torres
February 21, 2023
On Feb. 9 at Bonita Vista High (BVH) in room 401 many students express their feelings in Art Therapy Club on Thursdays. BVH Junior Anthony Gomez (left), junior Daniel Donnelley (middle) and president of Art Therapy sophomore (right) Daniel Hernandez use marker to color and relax during their lunch period.

“A picture is worth a thousand words”

Maddie Almodovar, Editor in Chief
February 9, 2023
At BVH, Interventions Coordinator Steven Wiggs wears a T-shirt of his late son Micah Pietila-Wiggs. Sitting on his desk are two of the seven bears made by P.E teacher Randi Wittak to honor his memory. Wittak will make five more bears for other family members in the future.

Don’t bear the memories alone

Anissa Barajas, Opinion Copy Editor
January 30, 2023
Picture provided by Arianna Cruz’s Instagram page “@ariannamakesstuff.” It depicts two crocheted “starburst skirts” that were to be sold at an in-person market.

Crochet your way to success

Sofia Murillo, Features Editor
January 10, 2023
Famous artwork has been damaged and destroyed due to many protests. Many question if these protests are justifiable or wrong.

Yes/No: Is the vandalism of famous art an effective form of climate protest?

Kendall Johnson and Eiffel Sunga
December 23, 2022
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