December Faculty Q+A: Mr. Bloom
Yasmine Novian - Wednesday, January 9, 2013
The Q+A- one student, one faculty member, each month. This month we sat down with Mr. Bloom, head of the Social Sciences department. Conducted by Yasmine Novian Editor-in-Chief Common misconception about teachers: That we don’t use foul language or have a sense of humor. Most creative gift, given or received: My daughter Malena is very [...]
December Student Q+A: Jessica Barazani
Yasmine Novian - Wednesday, January 9, 2013
The Q+A- one student, one faculty member, each month. This month we sat down with senior Jessica Barazani. Conducted by Yasmine Novian Editor-in-Chief Common misconception about me: that I’m Israeli Most creative gift, given or received: see Gina Canter Movie you’ve seen most: Home Alone Book you’ve read the most: Neta Book 7 One thing I [...]
Spotlight Artist: Jamie Port ’13
Ella Sherman - Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Ella Sherman Staff Writer Jamie Port ’13 has been taking art classes since she was in fourth grade. She has mastered different art techniques for painting and drawing. Port loves to make photography personal, and her inspirations for her spotlight artist exhibit came from the different photos she was drawn to. “Any pictures I see, [...]
Spotlight Artist: Yasmine Novian ’13
Yasmine Novian - Monday, December 17, 2012
Natalie Mashian Staff Writer Turning an everyday object into art is what drives spotlight artist Yasmine Novian ’13 to keep making art. Art has been a growing passion for Novian since the age of 6. She has taken classes at the Brentwood Art Center, Otis College of Art and Design, and here at Milken. Teachers [...]
Spotlight Artist: Eden Jablon ’13
Yasmine Novian - Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Jodi Marcus Staff Writer Beginning her career as an artist in 9th grade, Eden Jablon has developed a unique portfolio in her four years at Milken. Her most recent piece, a colored pencil drawing of a bright jelly fish, displays Jablon’s mastery of color and composition. Although her collection of pieces is quite impressive, Jablon [...]
November Faculty Q+A: Ms. Shaltiel
Yasmine Novian - Wednesday, November 21, 2012
The Q+A- two students, two faculty members, each month. This month we sat down with Ms. Shaltiel, Hebrew teacher. Conducted by Yasmine Novian Editor-in-Chief Common misconception about teachers: That teaching is fun. Most creative gift, given or received: Mother’s Day gifts made by my grandchild. Movie you’ve seen the most: Legally blonde with [...]
November Student Q+A: Sam Walfish
Yasmine Novian - Wednesday, November 21, 2012
The Q+A- two students, two faculty members, each month. This month we sat down with senior Sam Walfish. Conducted by Yasmine Novian Editor-in-Chief Common misconception about me: That I’m an honor student and a role model Most creative gift, given or received: 24-fitness guest pass, Worst day ever Movie you’ve seen most: From Justin [...]
Spotlight Actress: Liberty Fuchs ’16
Natallie Mashian - Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Natallie Mashian Staff Writer Becoming another person has always been Liberty Fuchs’ 16’ favorite part of acting. Fuchs, a freshman, will be starring as Wilma Arabella, the lead in this year’s school play, A Young Lady of Property, directed by Robert Menna, Performing Arts teacher. Not only is Fuchs an actress, but she is also [...]
New Head of Finance and Operations takes no Riff-Raff
Leeat Elkayam - Monday, October 22, 2012
Leeat Elkayam Staff Writer Mrs. Linda Riff has joined the Milken Administration as the Assistant Head of School for Finance and Operations. Her responsibilities include finances, technology, risk management and human resources. “I find the variety of things I do exciting and challenging,” Riff said. However, Riff has not always had a home in Los [...]
Peter Walker extends his expertise beyond Milken
Yasmine Novian - Monday, October 22, 2012
Jordana Gotlieb Staff Writer Peter Walker’s passion for drawing will come to life as his skills will be displayed at Linus Gallery, a Pasadena art exhibit starting October 19. Walker is one of the fortunate few who has been able to take his passion and turn it into a career. As an educator, Walker brings [...]
