One March, several journeys
Rachel Chistyakov - Monday, May 14, 2012
The most important lesson I learned from the March of the Living is that there is life after the Holocaust. These survivors have moved on with their lives. Although this idea might seem obvious to most, I did not realize it until I was in Poland, walking through death camps with the people who escaped them.
Dear LA, I’ll love you when I’m gone
Rachel Chistyakov - Friday, March 23, 2012
Only recently have I come face-to-face with the unavoidable fact that I am leaving the city I was born and raised in. My days here are limited.
Israel seminar vs. core class
Rachel Chistyakov - Tuesday, February 28, 2012
The unavoidable fact is that half of my grade already knows the information we are reading about in our Israel Seminar classes.
The value of privacy
Rachel Chistyakov - Thursday, February 16, 2012
Words hurt. Gossip hurts. I know this personally, along with the majority of students in high school. Therefore, I believe that at Milken, as well as in the greater community, we need to start decreasing the amount of Lashon Harah that occurs.
A review of “The Internet”
Rachel Chistyakov - Wednesday, January 25, 2012
The Internet is yet another subgroup within Odd Future that includes Syd Tha Kid, Odd Future’s resident DJ and the only female member of the group, and Matt Martians, a member previously featured within the group but not as widely known as the main members.
Characterizations of each grade
Rachel Chistyakov - Thursday, December 15, 2011
The crazy, spirited grade that I had envisioned has not yet materialized, and many are disappointed with the current senior grade. But, in reality, there is not much that can be expected from seniors who are still working to secure a successful future.
Kim K and Bieber: Influence of celebrity gossip
Rachel Chistyakov - Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Ten years ago, I grew up in a culture filled with Saturday morning cartoons, crayon drawings, light-up shoes and dolls. I had no idea who the popular celebrities were or what scandals they were involved in. But times have changed and technology has advanced.
200 Milken students participate in Gay-Straight Alliance Day of Silence
Rachel Chistyakov - Tuesday, November 22, 2011
On Friday, November 18, almost 200 Milken students participated in the Day of Silence. The Day of Silence is meant to help people reflect on the challenges faced by people all over the world who are too afraid to come out as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transsexual, or transgender.
Potter lives on
Rachel Chistyakov - Monday, October 31, 2011
J.K. Rowling, the author of the Harry Potter series, has created Pottermore, an interactive world of Harry Potter, allowing fans to partake in the adventures of Harry and his friends.
Why Milken needs a cafeteria: A student’s perspective
Rachel Chistyakov - Friday, September 23, 2011
It may have taken years, but Milken Community High School is finally taking its first baby steps towards becoming a typical American high school with a new tackle football team, Homecoming game and traditional Homecoming dance. The next step Milken needs to take is towards a school cafeteria.