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The Monarch

The Student News Site of Archbishop Mitty High School

The Monarch

The Student News Site of Archbishop Mitty High School

The Monarch

Abbey Road: A Timeless Record

Abbey Road: A Timeless Record

Jacob Park '26 analyzes the Beatles' enduring legacy and the power of music to resonate across generations.
Jacob Park, Staff Writer February 21, 2024
This is the beauty of the Beatles; timeless words and melodies that anyone from anywhere can listen to and be comforted by, all cased in innovative and beautiful music.
Kung Fu Panda 4: The Year of the Dragon…Warrior

Kung Fu Panda 4: The Year of the Dragon…Warrior

The wait begins for Kung Fu Panda 4 with the recent release of its trailer. Can it live up to its past three predecessors?
Andrew Park, Staff Writer February 20, 2024

Just recently, Dreamworks Animation released the newest teaser for Kung Fu Panda 4  releasing this March, generating a substantial amount of excitement and hype for the Dragon Warrior’s latest adventures....

Gold, Glamor…and Glares?

Gold, Glamor…and Glares?

The 2024 Golden Globes were a huge letdown, and fingers are being pointed toward one person.
Claire Kim, Staff Writer February 20, 2024
Koy’s biggest mistake was making insensitive jokes at not only the expense of his writers, but also the nominees.
Anyone But You is Anything But New

“Anyone But You” is Anything But New

You don’t even need to watch the movie to know how this ends.
Theresa Hoang, Staff Writer February 18, 2024
It’s been a while since we had movies that gave off the same swooning vibes from How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, so it was refreshing to see producer Will Gluck bring it back.
Takashi Murakami: The Man Behind the Monsters

Takashi Murakami: The Man Behind the Monsters

Theresa Hoang '24's review on Takashi Murakami's exhibit in the Asian Art Museum and how he has solidified his legacy in the art world.
Theresa Hoang, Staff Writer December 7, 2023
The 31-foot-wide piece almost serves as a remedy to the calamity and vibrancy of his monster paintings, promoting serenity with every stroke of blue acrylic.
Meet the Sizzling New KBBQ Spot: Valley Fairs Baekjeong

Meet the Sizzling New KBBQ Spot: Valley Fair’s Baekjeong

Seniors Stephanie Ahn, Terena Nguyen, and Elly Nguyen critique San Jose's hottest new KBBQ spot: Baekjeong.
Stephanie Ahn, Terena Nguyen, and Elly Nguyen December 7, 2023
Speaking of the meat, it was fresh and hot off the grill, melting in your mouth with each bite. Our personal favorites were the beef brisket and pork belly—pro tip: ask for ssamjang (soybean paste) to pair with the pork belly.
1989 TV: The Album That Never Goes Out Of Style

1989 TV: The Album That Never Goes Out Of Style

Was Swift successful in releasing a Taylor's Version of her biggest album?
Mia Roxas, Staff Writer December 7, 2023
This re-recorded pop album showcases Taylor’s well-known hits, “Wildest Dreams” and “Shake It Off”; fan favorites, “You Are In Love,” and “New Romantics”; and the debut of five new songs from the vault.

A&E’s Music Highlights

Read these short music blurbs on the trendiest songs and artists that A&E writers considered worth a spotlight.
Claire Kim, Aarya Gupta, and Julia Marcinkowski December 6, 2023
Read these short music blurbs on the trendiest songs and artists that A&E writers considered worth a spotlight.
Five Nights at Freddy’s: All Bark, One Bite

Five Nights at Freddy’s: All Bark, One Bite

How the FNAF movie fared following its video game predecessor.
Aryn Rizal and Tristan Brady December 6, 2023
Your local animatronic-themed restaurant is creepier than you remember it being.
Loki Season 2: Does It Surpass the First?

Loki Season 2: Does It Surpass the First?

Read this review on whether Loki Season 2 was able to live up to the first season’s debut.
Anushka Iyer, Staff Writer December 6, 2023
It maintained Season 1’s good qualities, like its comedy and cinematography but did have a few drawbacks, so perhaps it can’t be comparable to the first.
J. Robert Oppenheimer: The Destroyer of Worlds

J. Robert Oppenheimer: The Destroyer of Worlds

Andrew Park '25 reviews summer blockbuster Oppenheimer.
Andrew Park, Staff Writer October 18, 2023
But for Christopher Nolan, the film is a cautionary tale: Oppenheimer is not a celebration of the creation of the nuclear weapon. Rather, it’s a meta-commentary about the moral implications for its creator.
Spilling My Guts, on Guts

Spilling My Guts, on Guts

A review of Olivia Rodrigo's hot new sophomore album, Guts.
Kaydence Liu, Staff Writer October 18, 2023
The album can only be described as pop perfection with the catchiest of melodies and the most heart-wrenching of lyrics. And with all twelve songs debuting in the Billboard’s Top 100, there’s no doubt that fans agree too.
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