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Ever wonder what the inside of a room filled with 1,261 dolls looks like? Here's your chance to find out through our 360 video-- and hear some of our favorite bloopers and quotes from COLA Fellow Marsian De Lellis. ...
Rebecca Castillo
Rebecca is entering her freshman year at Swarthmore College where she is majoring in Political Science and English with a creative writing emphasis. She is involved with her school's newspaper, The Phoenix, and online journal, The Daily Gazette. She hopes to pursue a career where she can blend her passions for comedy and journalism. When she's not doing homework or laughing at bad puns, Rebecca can be found binge-watching late night TV shows.
Meet Marsian De Lellis, master puppeteer
The Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery (LAMAG) brightens up considerably as Marsian De Lellis sweeps in with an outfit adorned with decayed dolls to match his piece, In/Animate Objects. The piece, a lone puppet atop a mountain of handmade dolls, is a companion to De...
A lifelong love for water
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppjbBFCo-do From the moment we met Blue McRight, everything about her reminded us of water. From her royal blue eyes to her navy cardigan to her name, the legacy that McRight has spent years creating is one that reflects the issues...
Pulitzer Prize Centennial discusses social media in the media
As the Pulitzer Prize celebrated its 100th year, journalists and prize winners from all over Los Angeles gathered to commemorate the coverage and controversies that have sparked so much conversation in past years. The two-day event was hosted by the LA Times and USC...
Classic Slam gives a voice to teenage poets
Every year, Get Lit hosts the Classic Slam, a competition where Get Lit Players perform in front of hundreds of people. This year, the event was hosted at the Orpheum Theatre in downtown Los Angeles. The hours leading up to the competition were filled with excitement...
How Get Lit has affected youth poets across LA
For many students, Get Lit offers not only classes, but also a safe space to share their difficulties and find their voice. Get Lit has changed the lives of those involved and helped them discover a love for words through poetry. Poets find inspiration in all forms,...
Slam poetry organization works to help at-risk youth
Many high school students spend their free time busy with homework, sports, or work. But those involved with Get Lit can say they spend their time exploring the art of poetry and taking field trips to the Geffen Playhouse. Get Lit was founded by Diane Luby Lane in...
Charter Oak High School holds first ever International Fashion Show
Every year, Charter Oak High School’s Unity Club hosts a Unity Fair in the spring. I’ve been a part of the club for three years and it’s one of my favorite extracurricular activities. Planning an event with my best friends who are all involved in our school’s...
High School Insider attends the LA Times Education Panel
On April 10, the Los Angeles Times Education Staff held a panel at the Festival of Books to discuss the Times' education coverage. The panel included reporters Daniela Gerson, Howard Blume and Sonali Kohli. The session began with a brief presentation on the LA Times...
Short hair, don’t care
Donations come in many forms, but the most difficult ones are those that require a personal sacrifice. At Charter Oak High School’s fall rally, two brave high school students donated their hair for cancer. Their hair will be made into wigs that will be given to women...