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Uncle Joe’s Donuts, winning family-owned business 

December 17, 2021

By Oralis Ward | Staff Writer  DELICIOUS DONUTS  Uncle Joe’s offers an array of donuts known for being rich in flavor and history.   Donuts—mouthwatering, fluffy on the inside, sweet,...

Filmmakers mirror racist realities in horror

December 17, 2021

By Emme Tran | Copy Editor HORRIFYING REALITIES  “The Wolf House” (2018) tells a story of exploitation based on the real history of Colonia Dignidad.    A woman runs through...

Marvel’s ‘Eternals’ is ambitious, but misses mark in more ways than one

November 19, 2021

By Kaylee Chan | Editor-in-Chief STARS GALORE  The assortment of talent featured in “Eternals” is impressive but film is unsatisfying.    When it comes to Marvel’s newest release,...

Captivating game of love illustrated in ‘MAVERIK’

November 19, 2021

By Belle Nhan | Staff Writer DOOM, MOOD & STORYBOOK  The Boyz’s ‘MAVERIK’ album combines various genres to create a uniquely fascinating collection.   The Boyz, a Korean boy...

‘Squid Game’ saved Netflix’s falling viewership

November 19, 2021

By Jordan Hum | Copy Editor ROLL CALL  Players prepare for the next game in the Netflix hit, “Squid Game.” The show drew over 4 million new subscribers to the streaming service, reversing the...

Hayao Miyazaki exhibit now open

November 19, 2021

By Nana Horii | Staff Writer GHIBLI STUDIO ON DISPLAY  The Academy  Museum of Motion Pictures is currently showing the works of Japanese animator Hayao Miyazaki and the imaginary worlds explored...

Tea Maru’s boba drinks top all others in San Gabriel

October 29, 2021

By Sophia Pu | Staff Writer    Pak! The boba straw punctured the lid. Slurrrp. Pop! A glistening boba jumped from the straw into my mouth. Mmmmm.    These are the...

Getting into roots of tapioca pearl history

October 29, 2021

By S.T. | Staff Writer ORIGIN OF BOBA  Farmers gather tapioca leaves on a cassava farm in Taiwan, the country of origin for the now globally popular boba drink.]    Derived from...

Top 10 boba drinks

October 29, 2021

By Jayden Tran | Staff Writer BOBA DRINKS  There are many flavors beyond the classic milk tea. 1. Brown Sugar Milk Tea     Despite the name, brown sugar milk tea is like...

Making homemade boba proves rewarding

October 29, 2021

By Kaiya Suehiro | Staff Writer     When my sister asked for tapioca flour for her birthday, my dad and I got her a five-pound bag of Anthony’s Organic Tapioca Flour.     It...

‘Mile Higher’ succeeds in true crime investigation, conversation

May 28, 2021

By Brittany Snow | Production Chief 5 stars    In the past year, I have become quite the fan of podcasts, particularly those covering true crime, one of which being Mile Higher, hosted by...

Amazing Asian American and Pacific Islanders in entertainment

May 28, 2021

By Ashley Sanchez | Staff Writer    Asian American representation in entertainment is needed more than ever, Although few actors, directors, and artists have climbed through the ranks...

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