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Mustang On the Cover Senior Christina Gineris painted this portrait of her friend, senior Chanelle Ankeney, using oil on canvas. Gineris has been interested in art since her childhood, but didn’t start painting until late sophomore year. Since then, Gineris has developed her own unique style, incorporating exaggerated colors and facial features with realism. “I like to paint stuff you don’t usually see in typical portraiture,” said Gineris. “Through my paintings, I like to make an instant
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Jim Hawkins wasn’t there but... Mustang reporters journeyed all the way to San Francisco, spending countless hours in the car, reporting on the infamous music festival Treasure Island. Do you want to know what New Zealanders at music festivals talk about? Check out page 34
Nobody is vedder San Dieguito alumni and singer from possibly the most popular band from the 90’s, Eddie Vedder gave back to his mentor in a big way, inviting him to play with Pearl Jam at Viejas Arena. The Mustang interviewed his lucky teacher Bud Whitcomb.
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