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From Stunning to Subpar: “Alchemy of Souls”

Laura Liu, Editor in Chief February 9, 2023

Ranked second in 2022 Netflix Korea Television streams, South Korean show “Alchemy of Souls” crosses genres in its historical fantasy story, embedding mystical elements and martial arts into a Joseon-inspired scene. The series aired Season 1 the past...

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SZA Seeks Bittersweet Revenge in “Kill Bill”

SZA Seeks Bittersweet Revenge in “Kill Bill”

Nathan Perera, Staff Writer February 9, 2023

Following the Dec. 9 release of her sophomore album “SOS,” R&B sensation SZA seized global charts and broken hearts with standout track “Kill Bill.” Laced with gorgeous, dream-like vocals and backed by a mid-tempo beat, the song alludes to...

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Christmas Movies Should Not Be Copy-Pasted

Christmas Movies Should Not Be Copy-Pasted

Lavanya Shyamsundar and Zoharys Jaen December 16, 2022

As the mid-December frost begins to fill the air, there’s nothing like warming up with a fluffy blanket, a comforting cup of hot cocoa, and a jolly Christmas movie. However, those searching for new holiday content are bound to be disappointed as recent...

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Music’s Biggest Night of the Year: The Grammys

Music’s Biggest Night of the Year: The Grammys

Mikaela Woo, Staff Writer December 16, 2022

This year’s best guesses for who will take home the Big Four trophies at the 65th annual Grammys.  Music’s most prominent annual award show, the Grammys, dazzles with vibrant performances, astonishing designer outfits, and fan-favorite stars....

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Behind The Scenes with Selena Gomez in “My Mind & Me”

Behind The Scenes with Selena Gomez in “My Mind & Me”

Laura Liu, Editor in Chief December 16, 2022

Singer, actress, and film producer Selena Gomez rose to fame with her breakout role as Alex Russo on the Disney Channel series, “Wizards of Waverly Place.” A pivotal moment in her career, her flawless execution of the clever and spunky character garnered...

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Marvel’s Crumbling Universe

Trisha Phan and Anjali Suva December 16, 2022

As Marvel develops its Phase 4 of content releases, its productions have been steeply declining in quality, leaving the overall franchise sloppy and underwhelming. Since the monumental release of “Iron Man” in 2008, Marvel has become synonymous...

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Wakanda’s Black Panther Lives Forever

Wakanda’s Black Panther Lives Forever

Haley Nguyen, Arts & Entertainment Editor December 16, 2022

The long-awaited “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” finally hit theaters on Nov. 11. Successor to the wildly popular “Black Panther,” the highest-grossing film of 2018, the sequel is carried out wonderfully by its vivid storytelling but falls flat...

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Smashing Success: “Bleach” Returns

Smashing Success: “Bleach” Returns

Eshmom Haque, Sports Editor November 17, 2022

After a 10-year hiatus, Tite Kubo’s “Bleach” returned on Oct. 11 to the spotlight with the animation of the manga’s final arc, “The Thousand-Year Blood War.” The new season is animated by Pierrot, the same studio behind notable works like...

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Once Upon A Dream: Taylor Swift, a new name to the music scene, performs her first songs like “Teardrops on My Guitar” at Stagecoach in 2008. (Photo by whittlz/Flickr)

Taylor Swift’s Marvelous Midnight Reveal

Justin Le and Mikaela Woo November 17, 2022

From the unassuming girl next door to the empowered pop star on top of the world, Taylor Swift’s singer persona has constantly evolved throughout her career as fractions of herself that are blown up to play a part. Her latest release from Oct. 21, “Midnights”...

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Revving Into Action With “Chainsaw Man”

Revving Into Action With “Chainsaw Man”

Trisha Phan, Editor in Chief November 17, 2022

Devils, chainsaws, and pets all take on a whole new form in “Chainsaw Man,” an anime adapted from the manga of the same name by Tatsuki Fujimoto. Releasing weekly beginning on Oct. 11, “Chainsaw Man” follows Denji, a destitute teenager living...

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BTS Takes A Bow: BTS attends the 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards in April of this year, months before announcing their hiatus. (Photo by Jeff Kravitz)

BTS Leaves ARMY for the South Korean Military

Anjali Suva, Senior Staff Writer November 17, 2022

South Korean boy band BTS shocked fans worldwide as they announced their third-ever extended hiatus as a group in a dinner party celebration video released June 14. Promising to return as a group in the unforeseeable future, they were met with overwhelming...

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Blackpinks sophomore album: Worth the wait?

Blackpink’s sophomore album: Worth the wait?

Christian Festin, Senior Staff Writer October 28, 2022

“Born Pink,” the second full-length studio album by South Korean girl group Blackpink, released on Sept. 16. Debuting at number one on the Billboard 200 with eight new songs, this album marks the long-awaited return of the worldwide K-pop phenoms...

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