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Five films to watch in honor of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Juliette Fesas, Reporter | May 31, 2022

In celebration of Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage month, here are five film recommendations you might enjoy. They range from dramas, romance, to animated films. Minari (2020) Writer...

Pikmin Bloom: A fun concept, but difficult for non-gamers

Joseph Narvaez, Reporter | December 6, 2021

“Pikmin Bloom” is not easily mastered by non-gamers and might not be what you’re looking for as a fitness aid.

“Red (Taylor’s Version)” is a master class in reclamation and growth

Maida Suta, Reporter | December 6, 2021

“Red” by Taylor Swift became an instant fall classic when it was released in 2012. With instant hits like “I Knew You Were Trouble,” “22” and “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together,”...

Netflix’s “Love Hard” surprises with a heartfelt Christmas movie

Kaitlyn Khov, Reporter | December 1, 2021

When many think of Christmas movies, Hallmark movies featuring low-budget scenes and awkward acting come to minds. Fortunately for Netflix’s “Love Hard”, the cheesy Christmas movie manages to...

Dive into the complex mind of The 1975’s ‘Notes on a Conditional Form’

Leticia Samame, Reporter | June 6, 2020

British alternative band The 1975 released their fourth studio album “Notes on a Conditional Form,” or “NOACF,” on May 22. The band consists of frontman singer and songwriter Matthew (Matty)...

New Hop Along album displays expert and unique performances

John Bricker, Opinions Editor | May 4, 2018

Indie rock band Hop Along’s latest album “Bark Your Head Off, Dog,” is easily one of the best records of 2018 so far, an addictive display of expert songwriting and vocal performances. The Philadelphia...

“Isle of Dogs” masterful animation, shallow characterization

Ethan Maneja, Staff Reporter | April 18, 2018

Wes Anderson’s return to the big screen with animated film “Isle of Dogs,” has the potential to be a great film, but lacks the heart to achieve it. “Isle of Dogs” takes place in the fictional...

‘Bayonetta 2’ offers higher quality for Nintendo Switch

Ethan Bennett, Staff Reporter | March 9, 2018

Ding-dong, the witch is back as Bayonetta leaps onto the Nintendo Switch and takes center stage nine years after her appearance on the Wii U. Relive the story of the famed Umbran witch as she adventures...

“Pop Team Epic” mixes old-fashioned anime, modern pop culture

Ethan Maneja, Staff Reporter | February 21, 2018

The anime adaptation of Bkub Okawa’s surreal four-panel comedy manga, “Pop Team Epic,” premiered on Jan. 6, to the delight of manga fans and to the confusion of newcomers expecting a typical comedy...

“The Greatest Showman” proves to be more than just another musical

Lorie Anne L. Reyes, Staff Reporter | January 19, 2018

“The Greatest Showman” is an uplifting, over-the-top musical film inspired by the life of Phineas Taylor Barnum, an American showman who widely popularized the circus and oddities entertainment...