The Reunion We Didn’t Know We Needed
Emily Ito, Section Editor
April 9, 2019
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After a nearly six year hiatus, the Jonas Brothers have finally reunited. After months of speculation, the band confirmed their reunion with their newest hit. The song entitled, “Sucker”, was released on March 1, 2019. Teens especially are extremely excited for the band’s comeback and everyone ...
Destined to Fail
Caitlyn Truong, Editor
April 2, 2019
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From Tim Burton’s Dumbo to Will Smith’s Genie, remakes of past movies, live adaptations of animated originals, and sequels to age old classics have come to dominate to the box office. While these films are largely designed to appeal to the nostalgia of their audience, they have instead been met with...
Captain Marvel Soars Higher, Further, Faster
Caitlyn Truong, Editor
March 19, 2019
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The world needs a HERo--and so does the film industry. Thankfully, Captain Marvel delivers. The Marvel Studios film is the first in the studio’s history to feature a female superhero as its lead. After twenty box-office hits, Marvel places Academy Award-winning Brie Larson as Carol Danvers, or Capt...
Jussie Smollett’s Fake News
Amanda Chung, Photojournalist
March 12, 2019
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Jussie Smollett, a 36-year-old actor on the popular show, Empire, is involved in a massive controversy surrounding a hate crime against him a few weeks ago. During the middle of the night on January 29, Smollett was brutally attacked while walking back home through the Streeterville neighborhood in Chic...
Do Celebrities Have No Business In Politics?
Malieka Khan, Editor
March 5, 2019
Ever since 2016 politics have become more prominent in society as a whole leaving it as the source of many conversations. However, though everyone has an opinion, is it up to those in the spotlight to express these opinions and spread their ideas of what they deem to be good? Recently, Kanye West ...
Broadway’s Integration of Classic Movies
Malieka Khan, Editor
January 23, 2019
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Recently movies have been making their way into the Broadway in a way that some would say are taking over. This can be seen from the lens of pure Broadway fans who believe musicals such as “Wicked” and “Into the Woods” are the classics that should be put on on these stages while the other si...
Celebrity’s Privacy Pt. 2: Ariana Grande News
Malieka Khan, Editor
January 23, 2019
Recently, the talk of privacy has been rising even more than before, especially with news revolving around such celebrities as Demi Lovato and Ariana Grande. In these cases many people wonder how far is too far. Though this debate has been written about before, new news has come out in the recent week...
Thanksgiving Box Office is the Biggest in History
Stephen Serrano, Section Editor
January 23, 2019
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Officially starting off the holiday season, Thanksgiving is all about family time and bringing people together. Like any holiday, businesses usually see either a dip or an influx of profits because people are either shopping more or taking a break to spend the time to celebrate. This Thanksgiving mo...
The Lion King Trailer Review
Tiffany Vo, Photojournalist
January 23, 2019
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On November 22, from Disney’s Live Action, the trailer of the family classic The Lion King was finally released to the public. The movie, directed by Jon Favreau, features well-known Hollywood stars such as Donald Glover as Simba, Beyoncé as Nala, and Seth Rogen as Pumbaa. ...
Holiday Movies Yule Want to Watch
Caitlyn Truong, Editor
January 18, 2019
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Decorating the tree, listening to music, and drinking hot cocoa isn’t the same without a cheesy holiday film spreading love and cheer all around. The most difficult decision of the holiday season, however, is which movie to watch. While new holiday movies...
The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina Review
Amber Reddish, Photojournalist
December 12, 2018
The history of Sabrina the Witch is long and winding. Her story began in the mid 1900s when she was introduced as a character in Archie’s Mad House comics. She eventually became a repeating character and received her own comic books. Similarly, she was first introduced on tv as a character on an Arch...
Movie Review: The Grinch
Wayne Chan, Editor-in-Chief
December 11, 2018
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Disclaimer: This article reveals twists and important details integral to the plot. The Grinch is an exciting movie fit for the holidays. Featuring lively yet adorable animations, complemented by the warm Christmas spirit and jolly jokes, the movie makes an enjoyable two hours of casual cinema delight. Th...
