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SHORT N' SWEET: Carpenter's latest album is also a vulnerable and poignant look into the artist's mind.

Too Short n’ Stunningly Sweet

Mikaela Woo and Justin Le September 26, 2024

Sabrina Carpenter may only be five feet, but the release of her sixth album “Short n’ Sweet” soared her career to new heights. After soundtracking the summer with global chart toppers “Espresso” and “Please Please Please,” the record released on Aug. 23 and is an intricate mosaic of mainstream...

OA Singers let good times roll at Preview Concert

OA Singers let good times roll at Preview Concert

Natalie Akins, Staff Writer September 26, 2024

Oxford Academy’s choir program performed their Fall Preview Concert, “Let the Good Times Roll,” on Sept. 20th and 21st at Kennedy Performing Arts Center, showcasing themes of positivity, determination, and faith.  The show features both unique songs and others that will appear later in the...

“Beetlejuice Beetlejuice”: A Rushed Return

“Beetlejuice Beetlejuice”: A Rushed Return

Aarya Halankar and Kenzie Laing September 26, 2024

Returning 36 years after its iconic predecessor “Beetlejuice,” the highly anticipated Tim Burton-directed sequel “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” hit theaters on Sept. 6 in a $110 million opening weekend. The horror-comedy stars returning actors Winona Ryder, who reprises her role as Lydia Deetz, Michael...

Love Island’s hot bombshell sets fire to dating culture

Love Island’s hot bombshell sets fire to dating culture

Rachel Yoon, Managing Editor September 26, 2024

A “hot new bombshell” has entered the media. In the form of oversaturated drama and cheesy romance, “Love Island USA” reigned as the number one reality series of the summer. Its sixth season aired on Peacock in June, inviting 33 new young, attractive singles to a luxurious villa in Fiji to compete...

“Uglies” an unimaginative adaptation that's far from pretty

“Uglies” an unimaginative adaptation that’s far from pretty

Nathan Perera and Millie Kwon September 26, 2024

In a dystopian future, every 16 year old undergoes a cosmetic procedure that drastically transforms them from “ugly” to “pretty.” It’s the introspective — yet wildly uncanny — story that catapulted Scott Westerfield’s 2005 novel “Uglies” into commercial success as the Young Adult...

Redefining pop with summer 2024’s most refreshing hits

Nathan Perera and Haley Nguyen September 25, 2024

Characterized by shimmering synth-driven production punctuated with distinct drum beats and self-indulgent lyricism, the summer of 2024 spurred an era of paradoxical contrast: apathetic nonchalance, explosive emotion, and club-ready confidence, all at the same time.   BRAT – Charli XCX  Serrated,...

Brandy Melville’s twisted fashion fiasco

Brandy Melville’s twisted fashion fiasco

Mikaela Woo, Sports Editor May 7, 2024

Brandy Melville, one of the most popular teenage clothing brands, remains one of the industry's most controversial. Although recognized for its trendy crop tops and adorable pajama sets, Brandy is notorious for its unapologetically discriminatory marketing strategies. However, HBO’s new documentary...

Longtime fans find heaven in Conan Gray’s new album

Longtime fans find heaven in Conan Gray’s new album

Nandita Bussa, News Editor May 7, 2024

Continuing his biennial trend of releasing albums, quintessential Gen Z pop star Conan Gray released his third studio album “Found Heaven” on April 5. Through the 13 songs of the album, Gray experiments with nostalgic notes, departing from his signature teenage bedroom pop sound and embracing ’80s-esque...

JoJo Siwa’s Rebirth

JoJo Siwa’s Rebirth

Millie Kwon, Staff Writer May 7, 2024

Thou shall not lie. Thou shall not cheat. Thou shall not get caught, or you’ll end up with a bad song. JoJo Siwa’s new explicit single “Karma” was released on April 5th and its repetitive publicity and abnormal music video left the public in shock.    JoJo Siwa’s carefully crafted...

Speaking Out: Drake Bell, Alexa Nikolas, Raquel Lee Bolleau, and Leon Frierson were among many Nickelodeon actors who shared their stories on “Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV.”

“Quiet on Set” unearths Nickelodeon’s disturbing past

Justin Le, Op-Ed Editor May 7, 2024

Nickelodeon made millions by filming shows that made up many people’s childhoods — at the cost of their own actors’ childhoods. The Max docuseries “Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV” documents abuse behind the scenes, bringing justice for its victims and accountability to the entertainment...

UMG TikTok dispute scratches records, scorning artists

UMG TikTok dispute scratches records, scorning artists

Justin Le, Op-Ed Editor March 18, 2024

The world’s biggest music company, Universal Music Group (UMG), removed all of its artists’ music from TikTok following disputes over low artist compensation, AI protections, and copyright infringement concerns. This change affected all artists signed with UMG starting Feb. 1, particularly its smaller...

Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Half-Blood or Half-Baked?

Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Half-Blood or Half-Baked?

Nandita Bussa, News Editor March 18, 2024

Stepping into realms where Greek gods clash and ancient prophecies unfold, Disney+’s highly anticipated adaptation of “Percy Jackson and the Olympians,” follows demigod Percy Jackson on his quest to recover Zeus’ thunderbolt and most importantly, save his mother. With the previous adaptation...

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