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“Until The Tunnel Vision Melts” has some standout tracks, but inconsistent vocals combined with incompatible instrumentation leaves a bit to be desired. Grade: B-
‘Until the Tunnel Vision Melts Has Anything But Tunnel Vision
Ava Torres, Feature's Editor • April 15, 2025
Indie Rock band “Dog Park” releases Rock EP that stretches to every end of the genre.
Six Artists You Should Be Listening To: March 2025
Six Artists You Should Be Listening To: March 2025
Jaden Espinueva, Staff Writer • March 4, 2025
Discover new artists to listen to this Month.
“Flip it, Kick it!” encapsulates the feeling that teens are experiencing as they grow up, an interesting flip on the usual debuts seen from other K-pop groups.  Rating: A 
Photo Credit: © 2025 JYP Entertainment
Flipping the K-pop Scene with ‘Flip it, Kick it!’
Kylie Dacquel, Standards and Practices Editor • February 24, 2025
JYP Entertainment’s new boy group debuts ready to flip the usual standards of K-pop.
Beach Bums’ "IRL" album had a lot of adventurous audio combination ideas that do not execute well in real life. 
Grade: C. Photo Credit: Beach Bums © 2024
Drown In Reality With Beach Bums’ ‘IRL’ Album
Ava Torres, Features Editor • January 6, 2025
Beach Bums’ sixth album is an interesting look back on their extensive music career.
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“Donkey Kong Country Returns HD” is the definitive way to experience the amazing platforming of Donkey Kong Country Returns.
Rating: A
 Photo Credit: Nintendo
Swing Through the Jungle in Donkey Kong Returns HD
Calahan Davis, Staff Writer • February 28, 2025
Donkey Kong Country HD is an excellent platformer enhanced by the graphical improvements of the Nintendo Switch
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 takes flight with breathtaking visuals, immersive gameplay, and a bold mix of realism and adventure, redefining the sky-high experience for aviation enthusiasts. Rating: B-  Photo Credit: © 2024 Xbox
‘Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024’ A Soaring Experience Worth the Ride
Chase Paine, Shadow Files Reporter • January 7, 2025
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 takes flight with breathtaking visuals, immersive gameplay, and a bold mix of realism and adventure, redefining the sky-high experience for aviation enthusiasts.
Palworld is an upcoming monster-taming adventure game that provides stunning visuals and a unique parody of Pokémon. Rating: B  Photo Credit: © 2024 Pocketpair Pocketpair
Capture Unique Creatures and Explore Undiscovered Biomes In ‘Palworld’
Andrew Baier, Staff Writer • December 2, 2024
Try the newest “Pokémon clone” while surviving a challenging world and unlocking new equipment and ‘Pals’
Black Myth Wukong puts an amazing twist on the classic tale of Journey To The West, capturing astounding gameplay and visuals.
. Rating: A+ Photo Credit: © 2024 Game Science Game Science
Explore The Journey To The West With ‘Sun Wukong’
Andrew Baier, Staff Writer • October 28, 2024
Fight folk tale creatures as a magical monkey in the mountains of heaven while exploring the celestial court.
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 A small shop with a big reputation, serving up golden, hand-cut fries that keep customers coming back for more.
Explore the Sweet Home of Potatoes at ‘Golden French Fries’
Isabella Sandoval, Staff Writer • April 14, 2025
Come visit ‘Golden French Fries’ for freshly fried goodness.
Indulge and Savor the Flavor at ‘Marufuku Ramen’
Indulge and Savor the Flavor at ‘Marufuku Ramen’
Jaden Espinueva, Staff Writer • March 31, 2025
Enjoy a variety of savory ramen dishes, rich in flavor and packed into a mouth-watering experience.
Start your morning with various options of breakfast delicacies.
Indulge in Freshly Made Delights at ‘Keke’s Breakfast Cafe’
Zelina Panissidi, Social Media Editor • March 5, 2025
Treat yourself to a variety of sweet, savory, and classic breakfast dishes.
The coastal café offers a variety of fresh meals for breakfast, lunch, and everything in between.
Relax and Refresh with ‘Little Avalon’
Achilles Caranto, Staff Writer • November 28, 2024
Let the coastal theme and organic menu of this new café hit you with a wave of tranquility.
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After 5 years of serialization, Yuto Suzuki’s hit manga has been adapted into a full-length anime releasing episodes weekly.
Rating: B+
 Photo Credit: Shuiesha Inc.
Turn Your Brain Off, Laugh at ‘Sakamoto Days’
Philipos Alebachew, Editor in Chief • April 7, 2025
TMS Entertainment’s adaptation keeps the heart of the manga intact without sacrificing the humor.
Dav Pilkey’s spin-off series hits the big screen in a vibrantly stylized look. Rating: B Photo Credit: DreamWorks Animation
Jam-packed with Nostalgia, ‘Dog Man’ Returns In Full Swing
Venice Jingco, A&E Editor • February 21, 2025
Witness the high-energy and humorous crime-stopping abilities of Dog Man in the Ohkay City crime scene.
“900 Days Without Anabel” allows both casual and dedicated true crime fans to experience a case they’ve likely never heard of before. 
Rating: B-
Photo Credit: Netflix © 2024
‘900 Days Without Anabel’ Feels Shorter than it Sounds
Shayna Migalang, Opinion Editor • January 8, 2025
“900 Days Without Anabel” attempts to retell your typical kidnapping through as much realism as possible.
A new way of starting the story of the Transformers. Rating: A Photo Credit: Paramount Pictures
‘Transformers One’ Reignites the Franchise’s Spark
Rheyland Simon, Staff Writer • December 3, 2024
Transformers One is a fresh reintroduction to an iconic series.
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