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Freddys movie: Nightmare for critics, fresh for fans

Freddy’s movie: Nightmare for critics, fresh for fans

Tyler Nguyen, Staff Writer November 16, 2023

Following a nearly two year content hiatus, the infamous Five Nights at Freddy’s franchise is back in the spotlight in the premiere of its first movie on Oct. 27. With series creator Scott Cawthon on board with Blumhouse Studios, anticipated YouTuber...

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Disney has audience “Wish”-ing on next big hit

Disney has audience “Wish”-ing on next big hit

Audrey Lee, Staff Writer November 16, 2023

Disney’s upcoming musical-movie “Wish” is to be released Nov. 22, leaving fans with high expectations for the one-of-a-kind film. “Wish” will contain many essential Disney characteristics, revolving around Disney’s leading symbol, the wishing...

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Drake’s “For All The Dogs” is just another flop

Drake’s “For All The Dogs” is just another flop

Eshmom Haque, Sports Editor November 16, 2023

Widely recognized as one of the biggest influences in contemporary music today, Drake released his eighth studio album “For All the Dogs” on Oct. 6. With the last three albums disappointing critics and fans alike, Drake’s newest record promised...

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Fashion Week 2023 shapes new era of brand identity

Unconventional runway shows preview the Spring/Summer 24 season
Nathan Perera, Staff Writer October 30, 2023

Seized in a haze of glamorous runways and otherworldly clothes, designers debuted their ready-to-wear collections ahead of the Spring/Summer 2024 season. Household names in luxury weren’t the only ones garnering attention, though, as this season saw...

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Upcoming “Percy Jackson” live-action series promises to be godly

Upcoming “Percy Jackson” live-action series promises to be godly

Haley Nguyen, Arts & Entertainment Editor October 30, 2023

Highly anticipated by casual fans and veteran Tumblr users alike, Rick Riordan’s renowned modern mythology book series, “Percy Jackson and the Olympians,” will air as a live-action show adaptation Dec. 20 on Disney+, welcoming Riordan himself to...

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Freshman choir practicing We Dance in the choir room for the OA Singers upcoming musical, Once on This Island (Photo by Victor Do)

Choir takes the stage with “Once On This Island”

Weeks of practice culminate in this weekend's performances at KPAC
Jimena Beltran, Staff Writer October 30, 2023

 “Once on This Island'', Oxford’s third-ever complete musical performance, is coming to fruition on Nov. 3rd and 4th as a pleasant change of pace from the previous fragmented show format, which encompassed songs from a variety of musicals. Embracing...

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Parasocial relationships are stirring social danger

Parasocial relationships are stirring social danger

Justin Le, Staff Writer October 30, 2023

From pushing boundaries with online strangers to crashing celebrities’ private events, parasocial relationships have started to consume society. Normalized as “stan behavior,” this warped perception of a personal connection between public figures...

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Now landing at Vs first stop: Layo(V)er

Now landing at V’s first stop: Layo(V)er

Nandita Bussa, Staff Writer September 28, 2023

After his last OST in 2021, BTS’s Kim Taehyung, known mononymously as V, released his debut album “Layover” on Sept. 8. The album serves as a testament to his artistic growth separate from BTS. Since creating music for HYBE Music since he was 15,...

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That’s She-wbiz! Women Take the Summer Spotlight

That’s She-wbiz! Women Take the Summer Spotlight

Celine Park, Staff Writer September 28, 2023

In a blur of pink and sparkles, women undoubtedly dominated pop culture this past summer. Millions attended global showings of female-directed blockbuster “Barbie” and filled stadiums for Taylor Swift’s billions-grossing “The Eras Tour,” followed...

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“Ahsoka”: A Mash-Up of New and Old Star Wars

Theoden Melgar, Digital Content Editor September 28, 2023

Disney debuted “Ahsoka” in live action on Aug. 22, piling on to the growing lineup of recent Star Wars series. Although the dual-wielding Jedi was popular among fans, she had previously flown under the radar as a figure limited to animated Star Wars...

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Olivia Rodrigo spills her GUTS in sophomore album

Olivia Rodrigo spills her “GUTS” in sophomore album

Nathan Perera, Staff Writer September 28, 2023

A gritty, heartfelt confessional, “GUTS” by Olivia Rodrigo captures the poison of newfound fame and failed relationships, locking it in an angsty, abrasive pop-punk album. Released Sept. 8, her latest record is a follow up to “SOUR” (2021), a...

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Its Been A Long Time Coming: Taylor Swift took the stage at SoFi Stadium for six nights to close her U.S. leg of “The Eras Tour” (Photo by Paolo Villanueva/Flickr)

“The Eras Tour:” A Swift journey through time

Justin Le, Staff Writer September 28, 2023

After almost five months on tour, Taylor Swift brought “The Eras Tour” to SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, becoming the first artist to host six consecutive nights there. Taking the stage by storm with a commanding aura and endearing presence, she...

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