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Ted Lasso: A Series Sensation

Ted Lasso: A Series Sensation

Ellie Fasoli, Staff Writer May 8, 2023
Whether you are looking for a simple casual viewing show, or one to watch with your whole family without  worrying about violence or graphic content, Ted Lasso is perfect for any person and any occasion!
Twices Ready To Be: Casting Light on the K-pop Industry

Twice’s Ready To Be: Casting Light on the K-pop Industry

Ruth Li, Staff Writer May 8, 2023
The Kpop industry, while producing absolute bops, is very controlling and notorious for the way they “manufacture” idols. The people who work so hard to live their dreams as songwriters and performers within the industry are subjected to intense bodily and social pressure. 
We Have A Ghost: In a Nutshell

We Have A Ghost: In a Nutshell

Anushka Iyer, Staff Writer May 8, 2023
Most recently, Netflix has created another movie similar to these coming-of-age films, but instead of it being a superhero movie, it’s a ghost movie.
Puss in Boots: The Last Wish: A Purr-fect Film

Puss in Boots: The Last Wish: A Purr-fect Film

Stephanie Ahn, Staff Editor February 18, 2023
Despite coming out of left field and being released at the same time as other blockbusters, Puss in Boots: The Last Wish deserves the spotlight.
The Menu: Foodies, Flavor, & Fear

The Menu: Foodies, Flavor, & Fear

Melina Fass, Staff Writer February 17, 2023
The Menu makes for an excitingly disturbing viewing experience that should be on everyone’s watchlist. It’s not very often that you get a full-course of social commentary, foodie culture, fear, and suspense. 
The Return of The 1975: Decent Album, Better Tour

The Return of The 1975: Decent Album, Better Tour

Abigail Nelson, Staff Writer February 17, 2023
Though the record is good, it’s not great, and I would never declare it to be their best album like so many listeners claim. I can’t shake the feeling that something’s missing. Where’s the catch? The qualities that make all of their previous albums so… The 1975?
SZAs Newest Album: SOS

SZA’s Newest Album: SOS

Davia Rode, Staff Writer February 17, 2023
"Kill Bill,” "Shirt,” "Low,” "Snooze,” and—in my opinion—her best song “Good Days” are so beautifully written that it’s practically impossible to skip them.
Avatar 2: A Pandora-mic Experience

Avatar 2: A Pandora-mic Experience

Andrew Park, Staff Writer February 17, 2023
Avatar 2: The Way of Water not only captures a representation of the wider indigenous community but also serves as a transition to the next phase of high-grade filmmaking.
A Kpop Newbie’s Take on New Jeans

A Kpop Newbie’s Take on New Jeans

Ria Sudhir, Staff Writer February 17, 2023
The name of the group itself, “New Jeans,” is unique and is said to represent both a new generation of idols as well as the timeless nature of a pair of jeans and, analogously, their music. 
The School for Good and Evil: Happily Never After 

The School for Good and Evil: Happily Never After 

Callie Watson, Staff Writer December 7, 2022
With its neverending exposition and simplistic narrative, this movie teeters on the fence between mind-numbingly boring and laugh-out-loud stupid.
The Journey of a Band: A Review of The Car

The Journey of a Band: A Review of The Car

Abigail Nelson and Melina Fass December 7, 2022
Mysterious and moody, this album lets listeners get under the hood of the band. Listeners can press the brakes on their busy lives and become fully immersed in the message the band shares with those who pay attention.
The Steve Lacy Effect: A TikTok Phenomenon

The Steve Lacy Effect: A TikTok Phenomenon

Alessandra Chang and Vanessa Chang December 6, 2022
Steve Lacy is just one specific example of a much broader phenomenon that seems to have plagued the music industry: TikTok.
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