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SIX ARTISTS YOU SHOULD BE LISTENING TO: NOVEMBER 2024

SIX ARTISTS YOU SHOULD BE LISTENING TO: NOVEMBER 2024

Venice Jingco, A&E Editor
November 18, 2024
Brighten your day with some new November tunes.
A fantastic demonstration of mature vocals, enhanced production, and catchy lyrics. Grade: A+Photo Credit: ©2024 Insanity Records

Roam The World Of Indie With Fresh Eyes Listening To ‘Always Like This’

Ava Torres, Features Editor
November 14, 2024
British Pop Musician Bradley Simpson Delves Into Indie Rock With His Solo Debut
Come on in to T & B Cafe Express where you can get yourself an enjoyable meal along with a sweet drink on the side.

A Great Place for Delicious Eats and Refreshing Drinks, ‘T & B Cafe Express’

Isabella Sandoval, Staff Writer
November 7, 2024
Check out this new restaurant with lots of great things to offer.
82MAJOR is a great contender for best rappers within fifth generation K-pop with their whole group’s rap abilities, but X-82’s tracks forgo elements that ultimately leave the album feeling bland. Rating: C 
Photo Credit: © 2024 Great M Entertainment

‘X-82’ Embraces a Dull Concept

Kylie Dacquel, Standards and Practices Editor
November 1, 2024
The album fails to rouse interest with the lackluster arrangement of their songs.
A touching narrative of the harmony between technology and nature. Rating: A Photo Credit: DreamWorks Animation

‘The Wild Robot’ Will Tug At Your Heartstrings

Venice Jingco, A&E Editor
October 29, 2024
‘The Wild Robot’ is a children’s classic turned cinematic masterpiece.
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.
With its unique gameplay style and fun graphics, “What The Car?” brings a new twist on an old genre. Rating: A- Photo Credit: © 2024 Triband

Live Your Wildest Racing Dreams in ‘What The Car?’

Hunter Rhee, Multimedia Editor
October 18, 2024
“What The Car?” has a distinct gameplay style and entertaining graphics that set it apart from other racing games.
Welcome yourself to Dirty Dough, where the flavors rotate weekly, with a new texture experience within each cookie.

Craze Over Cookies at ‘Dirty Dough’

Isabella Sandoval, Staff Writer
October 17, 2024
This Arizona-based bakery is all about bold flavors and sweet treats that awaken the senses.
SIX ARTISTS YOU SHOULD BE LISTENING TO: OCTOBER 2024

SIX ARTISTS YOU SHOULD BE LISTENING TO: OCTOBER 2024

Venice Jingco, A&E Editor
October 16, 2024
Discover a new artist to follow this October.
Makeout Reef’s newest album “Star Power” brings consistently amazing tracks to the surf rock community. Grade: A

Run On A Cold Beach With ‘Star Power’

Ava Torres, Features Editor
October 16, 2024
Makeout Reef’s newest album “Star Power” brings consistently amazing tracks to the surf rock community.
‘Between the Temples’ straddles a fine line of mediocrity with a potentially powerful story falling flat.  Rating: C 
Photo Credit: Sony Pictures Classic

‘Between the Temples’ is an Unfunny Comedy

Calahan Davis, Staff Writer
October 16, 2024
A touching story that struggles to find its footing due to lackluster comedy
Hog & Tradition’s unique and complex flavor combinations make pigs fly in this restaurant.

Step Into An Atmosphere filled with Pigs, Purple, and Plants at ‘Hog & Tradition’

Ava Torres, Staff Writer
October 14, 2024
Dominican BBQ Restaurant Hog & Tradition leaves big mark on Las Vegas food scene.