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Blackpink's 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 after their two-year hiatus, complete with excellent...

Netflix's DAHMER capitalizes off of tragedy

Netflix’s DAHMER capitalizes off of tragedy

Miriam Santos, Lifestyle Editor October 28, 2022

Netflix released the 10-part miniseries “DAHMER – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story,” created by Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan, on Sept. 21. The show depicts Dahmer’s gruesome killing spree, starting from his early childhood to his final days in jail. Dahmer murdered 17 people, all men of color,...

The Little Mermaid: Representation over racism

The Little Mermaid: Representation over racism

Nathan Perera, Arts & Entertainment Editor October 28, 2022

The release of Disney’s teaser for the live-action remake of “The Little Mermaid” submerged the film in racist controversy following the decision to cast Halle Bailey, a Black woman, as Ariel. Although the film does not come out until May 26, waves of backlash over casting Bailey flooded the internet,...

Monster High: Freaky, No Longer Fabulous

Monster High: Freaky, No Longer Fabulous

Sydnee Cho, Digital Content Editor October 28, 2022

Monster High has long been a childhood staple: the multimedia Mattel franchise has garnered loyal fans since 2010. From the freaktastic dolls to the clawsome animated series, there’s no question of Monster High’s popularity. However, with vapid reboots and rebrandings, the franchise has departed...

“Never Have I Ever:” A High School Story

“Never Have I Ever:” A High School Story

Laura Liu, Editor in Chief September 29, 2022

Disclaimer: “Never Have I Ever” is rated TV-14 and may not be suitable for ages 14 and under.  Indian American high schooler Devi Vishwakumar (Maitreyi Ramakrishnan) navigates junior year in season three of the Netflix comedy series, “Never Have I Ever,” released Aug. 12. Created by Mindy...

Meet Her at Midnight

Meet Her at Midnight

Christine Nguyen, Managing Editor September 29, 2022

On Aug. 28, Taylor Swift accepted a Moon Person for winning video of the year at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards for her companion short film to “All Too Well (10 Minute Version)”  from “Red (Taylor’s Version).” In her acceptance speech, she teased the release of her 10th studio album “Midnights”...

K-drama “Extraordinary Attorney Woo” was a hit across the globe for its autistic protagonist, but representation still has a long way to go.

Attorney Woo Not Quite Whale Done

Haley Nguyen, Editor in Chief September 29, 2022

Legal dramas are not typically at the top of people’s watchlists. Released on Jun. 29, “Extraordinary Attorney Woo,” however, lives up to its name and does the extraordinary, clocking in 24 million viewing hours in its first week on Netflix. The show revolves around the autistic rookie lawyer...

School in Session for Good and Evil

Nandita Bussa, News Editor September 29, 2022

Netflix’s highly anticipated “The School for Good and Evil,” directed by Paul Feig, will be released in the U.S. on Oct. 21. Before being adapted into a movie, “The School for Good and Evil” was originally a popular book series written by Soman Chainani in 2013. Capturing the hearts of young...

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