Annual SOFA fest features creative local businesses, music and food

Ozzie Perez
May 5, 2017
Filed under Arts, Features, Showcase

The annual SOFA Street Fair, located in downtown San Jose, serves as a catalyst for local businesses to showcase their creative products ranging from diamond necklaces to homemade clothing. Sofas are also randomly placed all around the area to add a bit of fun to the event. Ozzie Perez Ozzie Perez...

Movie Review: “Logan” claws through enemies, heart

Vince Aguilar, Staff Reporter
March 21, 2017
Filed under Arts, Features

“Logan” the final installments of the Wolverine franchise is an action packed, savage, movie that takes a darker twist to the usual comic book movies that has recently come out. The movie is dark and twisted in all the right way showing the heroes that we know and loves past their prime and near...

TV Review: “Emerald City”

Vince Aguilar, Staff Reporter
March 21, 2017
Filed under Arts, Features

This modern twist on the old classic “Wizard of Oz” makes new and interesting connections between each character that we know and love and also those we love to hate. While most might hate the new changes to a classic movie this television series is a magical addition to my winter television r...

Music Review: “Colliding By Design” lacks unique edge

Sarah Helwig, Staff Reporter
March 21, 2017
Filed under Arts, Features, Music Column

For a decade their social media bios read “A defunct rock band from Seattle, Washington,” but after reuniting in 2015, Acceptance released their much awaited sophomore album 12 years later. “Colliding By Design,” released by Rise Records on Feb. 23, is perfectly timed for warmer weather as thi...

Music Review: “I’m Only Dreaming” a strong success

Sarah Helwig, Staff Reporter
March 21, 2017
Filed under Arts, Music Column

Texas natives Eisley released their fifth studio album, “I'm Only Dreaming,” on Equal Vision Records Feb. 17. Comprised of siblings and cousins from the DuPree family, this female fronted rock band showcases atmospheric indie pop songs. With Sherri DuPree taking on most of the writing for this album ...

Euphrat Museum offers a dark, artistic perspective of American history, politics and culture

Karan Abrol, Staff Reporter
February 23, 2017
Filed under Arts, Features, Showcase, Slideshows

Euphrat provides an inclusive platform. Singing, rapping, poetry among art-covered walls.

Shaun Chatrath, Staff Reporter
February 21, 2017
Filed under Arts, Features, Student Life

Poetry, hip-hop and acappella echoed among the “Justice for All?” art exhibits in the Euphrat for the first Thursday Open Mic Night on Feb. 2. “Everyone has their own story,” said co-host Tyrone “emcee Black Jesus” Powell. “Here we don’t tell anyone that they cannot share their story,”...

Best films of 2016

Lloyd "Chuckie" Snyder, Video editor
December 30, 2016
Filed under Arts, Features, Showcase

Read about the best films of 2016 from our very own film school drop-out and video editor.

The art and inspiration of Yasi Huang

Maria Ortiz, Staff Reporter
December 13, 2016
Filed under Arts, Showcase

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Best Movies of 2016

Chuckie Snyder, Arts Editor
December 5, 2016
Filed under Arts, Features, Showcase

12. Marvel’s Captain America: Civil War and Doctor Strange “Civil War” successfully balanced a massive story with numerous characters and the perfectly executed action sequences. “Doctor Strange’s” breathtaking visuals and outstanding acting escaped the trappings of the typical Marvel o...