You may not know his face, you may not even know his name. But I can bet you the entire world can mutter at least one lyric of a Billy Joel song, whether it be to the upbeat tune of “Uptown Girl,” or the soulful lyrical masterpiece of “Piano Man.” …
Read More »Marissa Mahajan rides into a win: Del Mar Circuit Champion
For many little girls, every birthday is filled with the same question: “Can I have a pony?” This question is usually answered with a resounding “no,” or a laugh. And with age, these girls, who longed to ride horses everyday, realize that their dreams lie elsewhere, and leave the …
Read More »From cowboy hats to Snoop Dogg: Stagecoach 2016
Boot stomping, line dancing, country twang, shirtless cowboys, the smell of leather. These are all things I anticipated as I made my way over to Indio, California, for the ever-popular Stagecoach Music Festival. My excitement had been building for months, and I was finally ready to see what all the …
Read More »Prince passes, purple rain perseveres
Although he never meant to cause us any sorrow, or meant to cause us any pain, beloved music genius, the artist formerly known as Prince sadly passed away on April 21, at the age of 57. Prince was the man who pioneered Minneapolis sound, and was groundbreaking in his peculiar …
Read More »American Idol: The end of an era
“Dim the lights. Here we go.” These words, uttered countless times over the past 15 years, bringing out anticipated breaths from millions waiting for long-delayed results, were spoken for the final time on last night’s farewell finale of “American Idol.” “Idol”, apart from being the beginning for MC’s most notable …
Read More »Girls are growing up too fast
Makeup, high heels, and purses: all things that little girls couldn’t wait to reach the age in which they would be old enough to use. They watched their mothers apply mascara and lipstick, and longed for the day that they would be at the mirror beside them. This is a …
Read More »Honoring the deaths of beloved stars
In light of the recent deaths of many individuals in the public eye, the MC Sun would like to take a moment to pay tribute to those who have sadly passed away as of 2016. David Bowie This iconic music man, who pioneered the genre of glam rock, sadly passed …
Read More »Amateur radio club prepares for another launch
The MC Amateur Radio Club is winding down to finishing their latest high-altitude balloon launch. “In development since September of 2015, this payload has Spot and Venus GPS units, three high-definition cameras, and APRS capabilities over VHF, which stands for very high frequency,” junior and club President Owen Cruise …
Read More »Keep your hands off the Hamsa
Everyone recognizes it: the classic little hand symbol that is being displayed by countless individuals around their necks, wrists and fingers. This popular fashion trend has taken the world by storm as the hipster uprising continues. Not only used in jewelry, but also in shirts, wall decorations, and many other …
Read More »“Crimson Peak” made me see red
It’s that time of the year again. As everyone prepares for the festive, over-marketed holiday of Halloween, the film industry begins to pump out movies at the rate that Starbucks does Pumpkin Spice Lattes. Films that promise to terrify, frighten, and spook the general public. As countless decide that …
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