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The light turns green with CORTIS’ new EP

The light turns green with CORTIS’ new EP

Millie Kwon, Slice of Life Editor May 13, 2026

Few rookie K-pop groups have built momentum as quickly as CORTIS. The group debuted with their first EP Color Outside the Lines–which is also the group’s full namesake– and gained rapid growing success. While other groups lean into traditionally polished concepts, CORTIS is loudly unfiltered and...

May Mixtape:

Kenzie Laing, Arts & Entertainment Editor May 13, 2026

Alt-Rock: “Can’t Stop” by Red Hot Chili Peppers A mesmerizing blend of funk and early 2000s alt-rock sound, this song is a late-night summer daze. Uplifting and high-energy in both lyric and beat it describes an unstoppable drive for creativity and musical expression; a quintessential teenage...


ONE LESS STAR: Heeseung’s departure marks a new era for ENHYPEN.

HYBE Entertainment sparks dispute amongst global netizens

Margareth Estacio, Staff Writer April 17, 2026

With Lee Heeseung’s abrupt departure from South Korean boy band ENHYPEN on March 10, netizens have noticed a concerning pattern involving numerous idol groups under the same company — HYBE Entertainment. In 2026 alone, the company’s involvement in controversial idol exits ranged from a $30 million...

UNLIKELY ALLIES: Grace and Rocky’s friendship becomes the focal point of the story.

“Project Hail Mary”: Hard Sci-fi written as drama

Ethan Le, Staff Writer April 17, 2026

Directed by Christopher Miller, Project Hail Mary hit theaters on Mar. 20. Starring Ryan Gosling as astronaut Ryland Grace, Miller’s adaptation of Andy Weir’s novel received positive reviews making $71 million on just its opening day. With amazing cinematography, CGI, and plot, Project Hail Mary...

SOMETHING NEW: The Drama tells an original story, critiquing hypocrisy and depicting romance as a true understanding between two people, even if they're flawed. (Collage by Justin Le)

“The Drama” brings a new twist to a classic genre

Justin Le, Editor in Chief April 17, 2026

Released on April 3, The Drama follows the aftermath of fiancées Emma Harwood (Zendaya) and Charlie Thompson (Robert Pattinson) confessing the worst things they’ve ever done at a dinner tasting just days before their wedding. Emma’s comes as a shot in the dark to their group of friends, causing...

April Mixtape:

Kenzie Laing, Arts & Entertainment Editor April 17, 2026

Indie-Folk: “Spring Into Summer” by Lizzy McAlpine A poignant metaphor for healing, this track is the auditory equivalent to the bloom of warmer months after a period of hardship. Backed by a nostalgic and mellow, acoustic-driven sound mixed with electric guitars and subtle synthesizers, McAlpine’s...

FARAWAY DISCO: Harry Styles’ upcoming Kiss All the Time. Disco Occasionally leans into an experimental theme, but tour tickets are following an old broken model.

Harry Styles’ Aperture

Aarya Halankar, Lifestyle Editor March 18, 2026

Mystifying posters, digital updates, and the cryptic ticking of a clock generate hype ahead of the release of Kiss All the Time. Disco Occasionally. English singer-songwriter Harry Styles’ long-awaited fourth studio album is set to drop on March 6, sparking eager excitement as fans rush to make predictions...

MAKI ZENIN: Jujutsu Kaisen’s feminist turning point.

Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 massacres misogyny

Margareth Estacio, Staff Writer March 18, 2026

After the first episode’s premiere on Jan. 8, the long-awaited season finale of Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 Part 1 is set to release on March 19. This season dives into the Culling Games Arc of the manga source-material by Gege Akutami, where the main antagonist Kenjaku orchestrates a massive tournament...

A DRAMATIC RETURN: The latest season of Euphoria promises trope-heavy storylines and a change to the show’s signature aesthetics.

“Euphoria” Season 3 ditches the glitter

Nathan Perera, Managing Editor March 18, 2026

As Cassie would put it, Euphoria has never, ever been more different. Four years after its second season aired, the critically acclaimed HBO teen drama is set to make its grand return on April 12.  Set in the fictional Californian town of East Highland, the show follows Rue Bennett (Zendaya), a teenage...

March Mixtape: The OA student mixtape

March Mixtape: The OA student mixtape

Kenzie Laing, Arts & Entertainment Editor March 18, 2026

Indie Folk: “The Great Divide” by Noah Kahan A departure from Kahan’s standard pure acoustic sound, roaring guitars and rock-infused instrumentation root this song. Kahan delivers a cathartically raw, passionate performance whilst diving into the nuances of altruism in long-lost friendships...

400 MILLION DOLLAR NETFLIX BUST: Stranger Things Finale has fans shocked and upset with an underwhelming series conclusion.

“Stranger Things’” fifth season flips smiles Upside Down

Amy Bao, Senior Staff Artist February 4, 2026

The iconic guitar strums from David Bowie’s “Heroes” echoed across the theater’s walls, as did the countless sniffles of audience members’. The three year long wait for the billion dollar franchise, Stranger Things, finally came to a close on New Year’s Eve, yet the finale was nothing short...

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