“I’m so OCD,” someone says as they organize the clothes in their closet in terms of color or style. After all, perfection is key to finally feeling a sense of comfort and relief over the previous pile of unorganized clothing. Or perhaps there is the individual who...
Victoria Navarro
Previous Editor-in-Chief of The Plaid Press from Granada Hills Charter High School and the
A new era for gaming: Virtual Reality expands to gaming consoles
Bouncing a ball across the screen with nothing more than the motion of moving a joystick back and forth can easily be one of the most anticlimactic experiences of your life. Perhaps taking on the role of a rocket in space just to shoot incoming meteors may be more...
I am an American, but when will I be treated like one?
America is notorious for justifying racial issues as a mere “mistake.” Some people think it is honorable to put their ignorance on a pedestal and blurt out simple-minded statements that revolve around their idea of superiority within this country. To this day, people...
Trump: Through the lens of minorities
As you stared at the television screen, hoping America would take a step toward acceptance and equality, and away from racism, sexism, and xenophobia, the colors slowly turned bright red. This was a red that stirred fear of hate crimes and bigotry within minorities, a...
The legacy of Hayao Miyazaki
The entertainment industry took a step into a different realm of filmmaking with the appearance of “Humorous Phases of Funny Faces,” the first animated film in 1906. Since then, the field has grown in popularity and has served as a platform for many artists who wished...
My message: Stop tolerating racism
Sincerely, Victoria Navarro Granada Hills Charter High School Granada Hills, Calif.
Hollywood lacks racial diversity
When it comes to film production, Hollywood is easily recognized as the top competitor. Hollywood is the heart of motion pictures, considering that it is home to the world’s largest film companies such as 20th Century Fox, Warner Bros, and Universal Pictures. Though...
‘Elena of Avalor’ steers away from mainstream Disney
It is not rocket science: kids dream of becoming the person they look up to, whether they are real or imaginary. In many cases, Disney films play a large role in a person’s childhood because they idolize the characters and how they are portrayed in films. The majority...
Opinion: Clown sightings are just another big-nosed lie
With Halloween just around the corner, people have been preparing themselves for the holiday of fear. In this time period, it is common for people to dress up in costumes as a way to celebrate. Despite the lightheartedness of playing dress up, clowns are spooking the...
Granada Hills’ Angela Le channels her inner thoughts and emotions through fashion
Different kinds of art channel an individual’s inner thoughts and emotions, whether it be through writing, drawing, or film. However, another popular form of art is fashion. For generations, people have explored different fashion trends as a way to express themselves...