Yasmine King

Yasmine King

I am Yas and I go to Thousand Oaks High School. I am a writer/filmmaker for the paper at my school. I am a music enthusiast, an avid reader, a dancer, and a creative that loves every string of art. I love venturing around my surroundings and eating yummy food.
College: 151 days of oblivion

College: 151 days of oblivion

April 12, 2017 151 days. 151 days of toxic stress, immense self-deprecation, and an eerie sense of anticipation that leaves you with sleepless nights and a loud mind (a mind that often acts as a burden when you’re trying to fulfill your silver lining senior year). The...

What happened to rock and roll?

What happened to rock and roll?

Through multitudes of top hits and sell out concerts, it is obvious that rock and roll has taken a turn for the worse. The 21st century music scene is dominated by pop princesses declaring their unrequited love for a certain someone and rebelling rappers spitting out...

College: 151 days of oblivion

Lollapalooza 2015: The music is ours

The midst of summer has approached signifying that it is time to dance around in the sun and relish the melodies of live music. Lollapalooza is the music extravaganza of the summer, and I was there to take it all in. This music festival takes place in the very heart...