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COSTUME CROWD Cosplayers pose for a group photo at Animé Los Angeles.

Cosplayers gather at Animé Los Angeles

January 27, 2023

By Bren Belmonte | Staff Writer    Lively. Positive. Vibrant.     The fourth and final day of Animé Los Angeles was held on Jan. 8 at the Long Beach Convention Center. This cosplayer-oriented...

‘Disenchanted’ is lackluster sequel

December 16, 2022

By Bren Belmonte | Staff Writer    On Nov 18, “Disenchanted,” a PG-rated film streaming on Disney+, was released. It is about parents Giselle (Amy Adams) and Robert (Patrick...

Ticketmaster tyranny needs to be toppled

December 16, 2022

By Sophia Pu | Production Chief At least $10,000- that is the price to see Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, thanks to price gouging on ticket distributor Ticketmaster. These insane prices are leaving the...

ANIMATED APE Stop-motion creates iconic King Kong scene.

Love letter to history of stop-motion animation

November 18, 2022

By Kaylee Chan | Editor in Chief    In one of the most iconic scenes in cinematic history, an improbably giant ape climbs the Empire State Building and pounds on his chest over the city skyline...

‘SMITHEREENS’ gives glimpse of heartbreak

November 18, 2022

By Jordan Hum | Copy Editor AWAITED ALBUM Joji delivers an enthralling journey through heartbreak. After a two-year layoff from his last album, former YouTube pioneer turned lo-fi R&B star...

The 10: Spookiest Classes

Bren Belmonte, Staff Writer November 1, 2022

   10. Journalism: The deadlines prevent any writer from seeing the sun. Interviewing is also feared by any journalist. If I mess up the accuracy of one quote, my career is ruined.     9....

KILLER SHOW Actor Evan Peters plays serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer in Netflix’s “Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story.” Criticism has been drawn over the show’s insensitivity.  
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True crime docs serve as criminally insensitive entertainment for viewers

Brian Ly, Staff Writer November 1, 2022

   When scrolling through popular streaming sites, there is a noticeable growing popularity of real murder cases. Once a niche genre of storytelling, the true crime genre has fascinated audiences...

Swift’s ‘Midnights’ fails to impress

November 1, 2022

By Nicole Banh | Staff Writer    After two years, pop star Taylor Swift dropped a new album called “Midnights” on Oct. 21. The album is not worth the wait.     “Midnights”...

FRESH FLAVORS Juice Cane is a drinks place focusing mainly on Mexican drinks like aguas frescas, or fresh fruit juices, and Mexican appetizers.

Juice Cane has fresh flavors but heavy prices

September 30, 2022

By Kaylee Chan | Editor-in-Chief   Gabrielino High School has no shortage of nearby shops for students to walk to, and recently, a new drinks place has entered its ranks. Juice Cane is a drinks...

Fantasy films in dire need of diversity

September 30, 2022

By Sophia Pu | Production Chief FANTASTIC DIVERSITY The Netflix cartoon “The Dragon Prince” is an excellent example of representation in fantasy media.   Imagine a world with rolling...

Netflix’s ‘Heartstopper’ is instant dopamine

May 27, 2022

By Sophia Pu | Staff writer ACCEPTING LOVE As a big step for LGBTQ+ representation, “Heartstopper” explores love between Charlie Spring and Nick Nelson. Joyous. That is the one word that...

Met Gala: Iconic from 1948 to present day

May 27, 2022

By Belle Nhan | Staff Writer Earlier this month, the most awaited fashion spectacle, the Met Gala was held in New York City, with over 100 guests and countless unique looks decorating the iconic...

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