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“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.
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.
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.
Mili masterfully constructs an 8-song album, with different astoundingly deep themes and messages between each track. Rating: A- Photo Credit: Mili

DWELL INTO A DYSTOPIAN CITY WITH “TO KILL A LIVING BOOK -FOR LIBRARY OF RUINA-”

Kevin Zhao, Staff Writer
December 3, 2024

Herds of regret, love and suffering, fuel of steel, a chaining path, a blind obsession; Mili, or otherwise known as Project Mili is an international indie band whose members speak multiple languages, and...

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.
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’
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.
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.
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