A&E

Fashion Week 2023 shapes new era of brand identity

Nathan Perera, Managing Editor • 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 many up-and-coming brands reaching public acclaim...

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

Haley Nguyen, Editor in Chief • 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 the creative directing team. Since the first two...

Choir takes the stage with “Once On This Island”

Jimena Beltran, Senior 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 the challenges, the OA singers are ready to bring...

Parasocial relationships are stirring social danger

Justin Le, Editor in Chief • 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 and devotees must stop for both parties’ safety. The...

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

Nandita Bussa, News Editor • 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, his highly anticipated solo album experiments with...

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

Celine Park, Opinion Editor • 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 by Beyoncé’s sensational “RENAISSANCE World...

“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 films, such as “The Clone Wars” and “Rebels.” While...

Olivia Rodrigo spills her “GUTS” in sophomore album

Nathan Perera, Managing Editor • 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 profound debut that transformed the Disney star into...

“The Eras Tour:” A Swift journey through time

Justin Le, Editor in Chief • 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 celebrated her fans and career with approximately...

“Shazam! Fury of the Gods”: Another superhero movie

Laura Liu and Christine Nguyen • May 17, 2023

“Shazam!” The 2019 superhero film based on the DC Comics character was a $367 million box office success, centered around teenager Billy Batson (Asher Angel) who can transform into an adult, alter-ego hero Shazam (Zachary Levi) by the shout of his name. However, its sequel, “Shazam! Fury of...

Exploring New Depths In “Ocean Blvd”

Nathan Perera, Managing Editor • May 4, 2023

Recognized as the reigning queen of alternative music, Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey released her ninth studio album “Did You Know That There’s A Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd” on March 24, garnering widespread appraisal from fans for its self-searching pensiveness. Arguably...

Looking into the flaws and craters of “Boys Planet”

Haley Nguyen and Rachel Yoon • May 4, 2023

Amongst past idol survival shows like “Produce 48” and “I-land,” “Boys Planet” has recently emerged as another production from the popular Korean TV channel Mnet. The competitive reality show, airing from early February to late April, has set itself apart with an international and interactive...