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Progress of Perseverance: Audio Analysis on The Red Planet
El Segundo student-writer Harper Dame summarizes what science has learned about Mars' atmosphere from the exploration of the Perseverance...

Maureen Kingsley, Editor
Aug 16, 20223 min read


Eagles Sing for a Famous Mouse
Captures from El Segundo High School's choir trip to Orlando, Florida this past June Although our July issue was our last print issue for...

Maureen Kingsley, Editor
Aug 16, 20221 min read


75 Years Young
El Segundo Co-op Nursery School celebrates its 75th anniversary this year. By Maureen Kingsley This year the El Segundo Co-op Nursery...

Maureen Kingsley, Editor
May 9, 20222 min read


Pichuquito by Julian
Artist Julian Catania created his Pichuquito character several years ago at El Segundo High School—and has since grown it into a local...

Maureen Kingsley, Editor
May 5, 20223 min read


Pageant of the Arts Winners Announced
El Segundo Rotary Club has selected and honored the winners of this year's student art contest. Student artists Jake Quintana, Deborah...

Maureen Kingsley, Editor
Apr 1, 20222 min read


Poetry for All
El Segundo’s recently selected poet laureate for 2022 and 2023, Hope Anita Smith, brings her talent, enthusiasm, and creativity to the...

Maureen Kingsley, Editor
Feb 4, 20225 min read


City of El Segundo Names its First-Ever Poet Laureate
Hope Anita Smith begins her tenure this month. The City of El Segundo recently selected its first-ever Poet Laureate, Hope Anita Smith....

Maureen Kingsley, Editor
Jan 10, 20221 min read


Small, Cute Things
El Segundo resident Aja De La Rosa finds joy in making art, teaching art, and running a successful small business. By Maureen Kingsley...

Maureen Kingsley, Editor
Dec 6, 20213 min read


Pix Fix, November 2021
Live, in-person events are back in El Segundo! A few captures from Ed!toberfest, The Fair on Richmond, and the old-time radio production...

Maureen Kingsley, Editor
Nov 8, 20211 min read


Not So Fragile
Vistamar School students present a play live and in person for the first time in 14 months. By Keira Stenson Although everyone can likely...

Maureen Kingsley, Editor
Jun 8, 20213 min read


Young Voices: Introducing The Bay Eagle
Students at El Segundo High School recently revived and reimagined their school newspaper, The Bay Eagle. Student writer Samantha Lindsay...

Maureen Kingsley, Editor
Mar 8, 20213 min read


"Lights, Camera, Action!" in the Coviddle Ages
By Mickey Blaine “Lights, camera, action!” has taken on an entirely different meaning during what I refer to as the Coviddle Ages....

Maureen Kingsley, Editor
Jan 4, 20213 min read


Serving Up Music, Differently
South Bay Music Association, a non-profit music organization based in El Segundo, has adapted to this challenging year and continues to...

Maureen Kingsley, Editor
Dec 2, 20203 min read


Call for Submissions! Reflections Art Contest
School has started, summer has ended, and October is here. As always, this time of year brings the National PTA’s Reflections program, an...

Maureen Kingsley, Editor
Oct 8, 20201 min read


Tradition Meets Technology
Longtime El Segundo resident, artist, art instructor, and Arts & Culture Advisory Committee Chair Neal Von Flue speaks of his background,...

Maureen Kingsley, Editor
Jun 9, 202010 min read


Reflections 2019
Middle school students “Look Within” to make award-winning art. On the chilly evening of November 13, 2019, local middle-school students...

Maureen Kingsley, Editor
Jan 7, 20201 min read


Young Artists of 90245: This month's featured artist, Jack Priest, AKA Jack the Riffer
By Maureen Kingsley Anyone who’s had the good fortune to hear El Segundo resident and ESMS eighth-grader Jack Priest absolutely shred on...

Maureen Kingsley, Editor
Dec 10, 20192 min read


ESHS Choir in Chi-Town
The El Segundo High School Choir takes Chicago by storm. By Gianna Summers, choir director and AVID 9 teacher, ESHS El Segundo High...

Maureen Kingsley, Editor
May 8, 20191 min read


Muralist, Teacher, Icon
ESHS Hall of Famer and world-renowned artist John van Hamersveld on his influences and creative process. By Maureen Kingsley (This story...

Maureen Kingsley, Editor
Apr 4, 20193 min read


El Segundo Rotary Club honors high-school artists in the categories of visual art, dance, and speech
Our city is home to so many artistic and creative youth, and a select few of them were recently celebrated in the categories of visual...

Maureen Kingsley, Editor
Apr 1, 20191 min read
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