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“Minor Feelings” is an urgent awakening for the marginalized

Kevin Nguyen, Reporter | May 17, 2021

As racial animosity threatens to reach yet another boiling point, Cathy Park Hong’s book “Minor Feelings” forces readers to confront uncomfortable truths about themselves and their country.

May 2021 marks another Mental Health Awareness month shadowed by the pandemic. Still, students can still enjoy many activities that support mental health.

Maida Suta, Reporter | May 16, 2021

Take the chance this Mental Health Awareness Month to explore these works and others. As schoolwork intensifies, make sure to take time to care for your mental health.

“Shadow and Bone” is a fantastic journey

Carolyn Brown, Reporter | May 8, 2021

“Shadow and Bone” captivates you with eight episodes of drama, adventure, and intrigue, despite the overdone romance plot.

When exposition beats action: the disappointment of “Mortal Kombat”

Carolyn Brown, Reporter | May 1, 2021

“Mortal Kombat” movie flailed with too much exposition, clunky dialogue and too many scenes cut in a single sequence.

“Godzilla vs. Kong” is poorly-plotted but beautiful extravaganza.

Kat Pursell, Reporter | May 1, 2021

The action movie “Godzilla vs. Kong” bores you with a generic plot, despite the stunning CGI and super-sized fight scenes.

When graphic images tell the truth: “Seaspiracy” and the marine crisis

Jordyn Smith, Reporter | April 22, 2021

Despite its gruesome images, the Netflix documentary “Seaspiracy” strikes you with in-depth reporting about unethical fishing practices.

“Persona 5: Strikers” is a fun but flawed game

Michael Davis, Reporter | March 25, 2021

“Persona 5” spin-off “Persona 5 Strikers” keeps Atlus’ track record intact for making enjoyable spin-off games for cash rather than creating an actual sequel.

“I Care a Lot” does not care about predictability

Jordyn Smith, Reporter | March 25, 2021

The Netflix psychological thriller “I Care a Lot” instantly attracts its audience through unpredictable twists, leaving the audience excited to see what happens next.

Five movies to watch to celebrate Women’s History Month

Kaylee Flores, Reporter | March 25, 2021

As Women’s History Month comes to a close, here are five inspiring movies that are based on true stories.

The disappointment of the new “Tom and Jerry” movie

Amy Chan, Reporter | March 25, 2021

The HBO Max movie “Tom and Jerry” broke my childhood heart. I was expecting it to build on a funny cartoon classic, but the storyline was uninteresting and most jokes did not land.