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From Burn Books to Empathy: A Review of the Mean Girls Musical in 2024

From Burn Books to Empathy: A Review of the Mean Girls Musical in 2024

Gabrielle Rodriguez, Staff Writer January 25, 2024

The “Mean Girls” Musical garnered attention with vibrant backgrounds and even more colorful lyrics, presenting a 'Cautionary tale about corruption and betrayal.' The screen transitioned from total...

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The Boy and Heron Review: A boy, a heron, and his trauma.

Isaac Chan, Staff Writer December 20, 2023

   Before going into my review, I would like to stress that I went into Miyazaki’s newest film completely blind, in no small part due to Studio Ghibli’s ingenious choice to release next to no trailers....

Pumpkin, spice, and everything nice

Sophia Pu December 6, 2023

   In California, where most trees are evergreen and snow only falls in the mountains, the arrival of autumn is marked by crisp air and the transition from tank tops to turtlenecks. It is also defined...

How to have a cozy autumn afternoon in South Pasadena

How to have a cozy autumn afternoon in South Pasadena

Sophia Pu December 5, 2023

   ‘Tis the season for warm drinks and crunchy leaves, and South Pasadena’s Mission Street has both. Mission Street is dotted with cafes and antique shops, and walking among the golden-leafed ginkgo...

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Bren’s Cosplay Corner: Halloween Edition

Bren Belmonte, Staff Writer October 26, 2023

   Every Halloween, the scramble for the perfect costume begins. But what if the most show-stopping outfit was already tucked away in your closet, waiting to be discovered?    To begin, generally,...

"Skinamarink" is a controversial horror film, made with a low budget and designed for high scares. Photo courtesy of Bayview Entertainment.

Horror is more than cheap scares, rich in genre versatility

Brian Ly, Production Chief October 25, 2023

   Chained to a wall in a room the protagonist has never seen before, the television comes to life with an off-putting glow - a puppet with red swirls on its cheeks, red lips painted with a sinister...

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Spider-Verse sequel springs into limelight

Mark Chammas, Staff Writer October 2, 2023

   “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” is the best sequel to an animated film I have ever seen. The movie charmed a large and diverse audience, uniting both children and adults alike through a...

AMERICAN LOVE  Mitski's seventh studio album returns to her traditional indie production style with a touch of American Folk sounds.

‘The Land is Inhospitable and So Are We’ brings warm, organic love to life

Brian Ly, Production Chief October 2, 2023

   Released on Sept. 15 by Mitski Miyawaki , “The Land is Inhospitable and So Are We” is a hauntingly gorgeous culmination of all the reasons I am glad Mitski has reconsidered retirement time and...

Still from "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3"

‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ full of emotion, ends trilogy with feeling

Jordan Hum, Copy Editor June 1, 2023

   On May 5, the trilogy-ending “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” was released in theaters worldwide. In the newest film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), Director James Gunn masterfully...

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Live-action representation is messy

June 1, 2023

By Nicole Banh | Staff Writer    As new live-action media is being produced and released, a problem arises with their casting. In trying to provide a more diverse cast, studios are unfortunately...

Pitchfork

“NEVER ENOUGH” levitates listeners through stages of grief

Sophia Pu, Production Chief April 28, 2023

   R&B artist Daniel Caesar’s new album, “NEVER ENOUGH”, released April 7, is transcendent. As soon as I put my headphones in, the world around me faded away and I was transported to...

Mario movie plays to fans’ hearts

Mario movie plays to fans’ hearts

April 28, 2023

By Violet Wang | Staff Writer    “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” is quite possibly the most self-indulgent movie I have ever seen. For those who have grown up with Mario and Nintendo,...

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