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“Premonition” by White Lung is a generic rock album. Rating: C- Art Courtesy of Domino Music

White Lungs’ New Album ‘Premonition’ Casts a Dark Shadow Over Listeners

Kathryn Peterson, Activities Director
February 1, 2023
After a decade of making music, White Lung released their final album this month.
“Blade of the 47 Ronin” is a mediocre samurai movie with a confusing plot.Rating: D Photo Credit: Universal Studios

Follow a Boring Samurai Legacy in ‘Blades of the 47 Ronin’

Kathryn Peterson, Activities Director
January 6, 2023
“Blade of the 47 Ronin” is uninspired and lazy at best.
Giving an informative speech on Valorant, junior Krisa Mae Casuga prepares for her COM 101 final. Students in COM 101 have spent the last semester giving a variety of speeches and are now being tested in the real world. “I’m honestly really excited for the Communications final because we’ve been doing speeches in front of the same people,” Casuga said. “But with this final, we get to express deeper thoughts on real world problems to more than just the people in our class.” Photo Credit:Kayden Redillas

COM 101 Students Take Their Speeches Out Of The Classroom

Kathryn Peterson, Activities Director
November 30, 2022
Students in COM 101 have been tasked with delivering the final exam speeches outside the classroom and in front of a new audience.
"ILYSM" by Wild Pink is a boring mediocre album.Rating: C Photo Credit: Royal Mountain Records

Be Bored to Sleep with Wild Pink’s ‘ILYSM’

Kathryn Peterson, Staff Writer
November 10, 2022
The band's fourth album is not that easy to fall in love with.
"Yes," senior Ryan Nguyen said. "Because it was for the people's safety and I was told it was windy."

Q&A: WAS IT RIGHT FOR THE WWWY FESTIVAL TO CANCEL?

Ayma Malik and Kathryn Peterson
October 26, 2022
Students share their opinions on the cancellation of the When We Were Young festival.
Podcast: Changing of the free times

Podcast: Changing of the free times

Kathryn Peterson and Kalista Palarca
October 25, 2022
The change from a free to paid service can leave students out of luck.
“Kamifuda” is a deck building visual novel with great character development and interesting visuals.Rating: APhoto Credit: IGDB Press Kits

Explore the Eldritch Horrors of ‘Kamifuda’

Kathryn Peterson
October 13, 2022
“Kamifuda” tells a unique story with interesting visuals and characters, all well playing a card game.
‘The Youth Governor’ is a documentary featuring six students campaigning against each other for the title of Youth Governor. Rating:B+ Photo Credit: Greenwich Entertainment

Explore the Future of Politics in ‘The Youth Governor’

Katheryn Peterson, Activities Director
September 20, 2022
Follow the competition between six teens from all across California to win the title of Youth Governor.
"I probably would, but I don't have money for that," sophomore Natalie Carrillo said. "I like the design, but I just don't think it's worth it."

Are You Going To Buy The New Iphone?

Kathryn Peterson
September 16, 2022
Students share their opinions on the new iPhone 14.
Podcast: Back to a Normal School Year

Podcast: Back to a Normal School Year

Kathryn Peterson, Activities Director
September 7, 2022
In this episode, listen as Katie and Kalista discuss starting the new year.
PODCAST: Living Without a Job

PODCAST: Living Without a Job

Gray Barranco and Kathryn Peterson
May 11, 2022
In this episode, listen as we talk about our opinions on high school jobs.
“Itorah” is a good introduction to Metroidvania games with great art and an interesting story, but with confusing at best controls, gameplay is difficult and a chore rather than being fun. Rating: B Photo Courtesy of Grimbart Tales

Save Humanity From A Plague In ‘Itorah’

Kathryn Peterson
April 12, 2022
As the last human on Earth, stop the plague and save the world.
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