Tired of the usual iced cola or fruit punch? Here are six different refreshing drinks from around the world for you to stay hydrated this summer! 1. Lassi Hailing from India, Lassi is a yogurt-based drink flavored with different spices and herbs such as cardamom and fresh mint. Popular flavorsContinue Reading
I’ve always enjoyed having more than I needed, dining out every day, and purchasing new clothes every week. But, as time passed, I understood that my way of life was not sustainable. I realized I was spending more money than I had, which made me feel constantly anxious about finances.Continue Reading
Rating: 3/5 “The Truman Show” is the fictional story of a man whose life is the world’s entertainment. Every second of his life is filmed unbeknownst to him. He believes everything around him is real and his actual life. “Jury Duty” is a reality show that takes this story andContinue Reading
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Rating: 3.5/5 “Beef,” an A24 production and Netflix’s latest comedy-drama, centers around the quest for revenge of small-business owner Danny Cho (Steven Yeun) and high-end living entrepreneur Amy Lau after a road rage altercation that haunts the rest of the show. In a relationship built on vengeance, Danny and AmyContinue Reading
Rating: 4.5/5 stars Ari Aster, writer and director of the horror films “Hereditary” and “Midsommar,” takes a break from the horror genre to weave a more anxiety-inducing story in his latest surrealist film, “Beau is Afraid,” which was released on April 21. The movie centers around the guilt-ridden, blubbering protagonistContinue Reading
Rating: 4.5/5 “The Super Mario Bros. Movie,” released on April 5, sparked feelings of comfort and nostalgia in audiences, including myself, by incorporating various elements of the Super Mario games, which many played during their childhood. The movie captures video game characters that we all know and love, including MarioContinue Reading
Rating: 4/5 Set in present-day New Orleans, “Renfield” follows the story of an often unknown character in the “Dracula” universe, Robert Montague Renfield (Nicholas Hoult), and his complicated relationship with his master, Dracula (Nicolas Cage). In traditional stories, Renfield is simply known as Dracula’s servant, doing the dirty work forContinue Reading
Rating: 4/5 Prior to listening to “Never Enough” by Canadian singer Daniel Caesar, I was only familiar with the singer’s 2017 smash hit “Best Part” featuring H.E.R, so I went into the singer’s third studio album expecting to hear the same laid-back, smooth sound. I wasn’t disappointed, as the albumContinue Reading
Rating: 4/5 “Rye Lane,” director Raine Allen-Miller’s 2023 feature debut, is a charming romantic comedy-drama set in South London. The film follows two strangers, Dom (David Jonsson) and Yas (Vivian Oparah), as they meet through a mutual friend and begin to fall for each other over the course of aContinue Reading
Rating: 4.5/5 When looking for a new takeout place for dinner, I stumbled upon a vegan Taiwanese restaurant called Loving Hut through Yelp, located in the Milpitas Square shopping center near the 99 Ranch Market. I was intrigued by the menu items, which provided alternatives to shrimp, beef, pork, andContinue Reading
As we bid spring farewell and welcome in a hot summer, getting the scoop on the best places for a cold, refreshing treat is essential. I visited several ice cream shops around Milpitas on a mission to find the perfect place for a bite on a scorching day. The firstContinue Reading