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‘Behold The Dreamers’: An Exposure To The Faulty American Dream

‘Behold The Dreamers’: An Exposure To The Faulty American Dream

Valentine Schieneman, Columnist March 13, 2023

Behold the Dreamers is a novel that subtilty criticizes the American Dream while weaving a engaging story about life, love and disappointment.  In this book, we follow Jende and Neni Jonga, a recently...

‘Lord Of The Flies‘: A Timeless Classic With Contemporary Implications

‘Lord Of The Flies‘: A Timeless Classic With Contemporary Implications

Valentine Schieneman, Columnist March 13, 2023

William Golding’s Lord of the Flies is a classic school novel. It follows a group of young boys as they crash on a deserted island in the midst of a world war. They find that the island is hospitable...

Award Shows Are On The Decline For This Generations Media Consumption

Award Shows Are On The Decline For This Generation’s Media Consumption

Billy Quinn, Reporter March 12, 2023

With the 2023 Oscars coming up in just a few days on March 12, I think it's time to talk about whether award shows still have a place in the mainstream media. Historically, award shows have been the...

Outer Banks Brings Back Summer And Beloved Characters But Leaves Out Depth

Outer Banks Brings Back Summer And Beloved Characters But Leaves Out Depth

Alina Miller, Arts and Entertainment Editor March 8, 2023

Ask someone what they did last weekend and most people's response will have something to do with watching the new season of Outer Banks. It came out in late February, and with all this rainy weather...

‘Good Riddance’ Is A Roller Coaster Of An Album Made By A Self-Proclaimed Cathartic Songwriter

‘Good Riddance’ Is A Roller Coaster Of An Album Made By A Self-Proclaimed Cathartic Songwriter

Zora Hollie, Reporter March 7, 2023

In her debut album Good Riddance, released on February 24, 23-year-old singer-songwriter Gracie Abrams makes it clear she uses songwriting as an escape from her emotions.  Similar to her past EPs Minor...

The Way Of Water Is Yet Another Cameron Hit For The World Of Avatar

‘The Way Of Water’ Is Yet Another Cameron Hit For The World Of Avatar

Kayla Wilson, Features Editor March 3, 2023

( Spoilers !!!! )  After a decade of waiting for James Cameron to produce Avatar 2, it finally came! When the trailer was released, I’ve never been so excited to watch the movie. Just by the title...

Sugar And Spice Zest Up New Season Of RuPauls Drag Race

Sugar And Spice Zest Up New Season Of RuPaul’s Drag Race

Jojo Ceja Diaz, Reporter February 23, 2023

Sugar and Spice were recently featured on RuPaul Drag Race for this year season 15. The show has already attracted attention because of Sugar And Spice, as well as guest judge Ariana Grande. The...

Titanics Re-Release Is An Opportunity To Seize The Movie On The Big Screen

Titanic’s Re-Release Is An Opportunity To Seize The Movie On The Big Screen

Alex Esparza, Co-Engagement Editor February 14, 2023

Especially around Valentine’s Day, people rush to see films like James Cameron's Titanic, which re-released on February 10.  Since Titanic was first released in 1997, the movie stayed comfortably...

‘M3GAN’ Is A Double-Take Twist On Today’s Horror Comedy Films

‘M3GAN’ Is A Double-Take Twist On Today’s Horror Comedy Films

Alina Miller, Arts and Entertainment Editor February 6, 2023

The concept of horror movies involving haunted dolls is common, considering the classics, like Chucky and Annabelle. However, the movie M3GAN takes a different approach to this, as it’s a robot whose...

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Revisión Del Hometown Encore Concierto De Billie Eilish

Matthew Estrada, Reportero January 30, 2023

Billie Eilish ha influenciado a muchos otros como yo, ya que su música es realmente adictiva y su voz es realmente hermosa. Ver a Billie en vivo es un sueño que muchos desean cumplir algún día. Su...

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Review: Billie Eilish Performs Hometown Encore Concert In Los Angeles

Matthew Estrada, Reporter January 26, 2023

Billie Eilish has influenced many others like me, since her music is really addicting and her voice is really beautiful. To see Billie in a concert is a dream that many people wish to accomplish one day....

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Nostalgia Lives On In These Adored Childhood Shows

Haley Couch, Reporter January 26, 2023

Childhood shows hold nostalgic memories in everyone's lives. Some of the most prominent shows from my childhood were H2O: Just Add Water, Pokemon, Teen Titans Go, and Fetch: with Ruff Ruffman.   H2O:...

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