From the footwork to the graceful arm movements, dance is a form of art filled with culture and creativity. It has been practiced for centu- ries and continues to evolve. Students at our school per- form various dance styles such as hip-hop, ballet, k-pop, tap, jazz, Indian classical, as wellContinue Reading
Rating: 5 out of 5Roz joins Wall-E and the Iron Giant in the growing list of animated robots that show us what it means to be human. “The Wild Robot” is a beautiful and heartbreaking animated film from Dreamworks, based on Peter Brown’s novel series of the same name. DespiteContinue Reading
“Dídi”, a film about grow-ing up as a teenager in the Bay Area, follows the story of Chris “Dídi” Wang, a 13-year-old Taiwanese-American boy, and his relationships with his family, friends, and himself. The main character learns how to skateboard, make friends, lose friends, and how to stay true toContinue Reading
What truly defines a good book? To me, a book is good if it inspires me to reflect upon my life and worldview. Here are a few of my favorite stories that inspired me to do just that. The Seven Husbands of Ev-elyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid This novelContinue Reading
If you’ve been streaming mu-sic over the past few months, you’ve probably heard Chap- pell Roan, a rising star whose unapologetically queer music and persona have shaken up the mainstream music scene in 2024. . With her four con- current hot 100 hits and Video Music Award (VMA) for BestContinue Reading
“Uglies,” the movie Netflix release adapted from Scott Westerfeld’s best-selling young adult dystopian novel, hit screens on September 13. This film will most definitely spur discussions about societal beauty requirements, a theme that certainly strikes home in today’s image-conscious world. Its relevance cannot be overstated, given how social media andContinue Reading
As I found myself nearing the end of the fourth episode of the second season of Amazon Prime’s “Invincible,” I was eager to watch the next episode. However, when I checked back the next week, the episode was nowhere to be found; instead, I learned that the show would beContinue Reading
RATING: 3.5 out of 5 “Dark Matter,” released on April 19, is American rock band Pearl Jam’s 12th album and contains 11 tracks. The lead singer is Eddie Vedder, lead guitarist is Mike McCreedy, Jeff Ament is bass guitar, Stone Gossard is rhythm guitar, and Matt Cameron is drums. SinceContinue Reading
RATING: 2.5 out of 5 “The Tortured Poets Department,” released on April 20, 2024, is Taylor Swift’s latest endeavor, a sprawling 31-track voyage focused on her feelings amidst the height of her fame. Many tracks were reminiscent of dull retail-store music, and it’s clear that this album was made forContinue Reading
RATING: 3.5 out of 5 I went into “The Fall Guy” expecting a cliche action-comedy with tropes like spy-versus-spy, helpless woman, and savior spy. However, unlike many action-comedies that have come out recently, “The Fall Guy, ” which hit theaters on May 3, provides a fresh new story with aContinue Reading
RATING: 4 out of 5 The Imaginarium was an event beaming with lights, and from March 12 to May 27 it was located just outside Marshall in the Great Mall’s parking lot. From 6:30 p.m. until it was pitch dark outside at 11:00 p.m., a plaza of glowing fairy taleContinue Reading
Although large festivals like Coachella and Stagecoach have already ended, there are still plenty of music festivals to look forward to this summer and later on. As a senior, I know that I want to enjoy my last few months in California, so here are the music festivals and concertsContinue Reading