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This family-owned restaurant not only has a welcoming atmosphere, but provides delicious home-made dishes for all to enjoy.Rating: A+ Photo Credit: Naila Yazdani

Try various Italian items at Piezza

Naila Yazdani
September 22, 2021
From DIY and breakfast pizzas, Piezza has unique cuisine for the public to appreciate.
Garden the galaxy in ‘The Fermi Paradox’

Garden the galaxy in ‘The Fermi Paradox’

Jackson Bogan
September 12, 2021
Civilizations rise and fall under your watchful eye in 'The Fermi Paradox', how will your species develop and grow from stone age to modern day?
Expose your friends in ‘First Class Trouble’

Expose your friends in ‘First Class Trouble’

Jackson Bogan
May 21, 2021
The newest game from Versus Evi is centered around two “Synths” whose objective is to eliminate the other passengers before they are able to turn off the rogue AI infecting the ship.
From BBQ chicken, salmon and ramen, to sandwiches and a variety of dessert teas, 9th Island Grill provides traditional Hawaiin cuisine.   
  Rating: A Photo Credit:Naila Yazdani

Try bold flavors at 9th Island Grill

Naila Yazdani
May 20, 2021
Taste some of the amazing and unique flavors 9th Hawaiian Grill has to offer.
Upcoming and passionate artist Hope Tala makes a loud entrance into the music industry with “Girl Eats Sun.”
Rating: A- Photo Credit: EMI

Enter an ethereal frenzy with ‘Girl Eats Sun’

Gurleen Swaich
May 19, 2021
Staying true to her roots, artist Hope Tala released a new album called “Girl Eats Sun,” with a bold fusion of Latin and R&B genres and figurative-filled lyrics.
“Routinery” is an organization app that provides a structured to-do list to create healthy habits.
Rating: B+
Photo Credit: Routinery Corp.

Boost Productivity in ‘Routinery’

Lily Gurdison
May 3, 2021
Acheive goals by implementing a daily routine with this handy app.
Don’t shy away from ‘Not Your Muse’

Don’t shy away from ‘Not Your Muse’

Julia Jauregui
April 28, 2021
The production of Celestes’ new album started in the pandemic lockdown and the results do not disappoint.
With a beautiful water fountain sitting in the middle of the open-walled Urth Caffe, the ambiance changes from a luxury mall to a calming and earthy environment. Paintings of harvesters picking fresh fruits and vegetables line the walls, giving customers a visual representation of the sustainably harvested and natural ingredients used within their products. Rating:APhoto Credit: Kayla Thomas

Indulge in all Natural Coffee and Tea at ‘Urth Caffe’

Kayla Thomas
April 21, 2021
Urth Caffe is a cozy, nature-themed coffee shop with plenty of sustainable food and drink options.
Six Artists You Should Be Listening To: April 2021 EDITION

Six Artists You Should Be Listening To: April 2021 EDITION

Naila Yazdani
April 15, 2021
In need of new music? Check out these artists.
After living in France and working on The Strip, Chef Florent Cheveau created this restaurant so locals would have a comfortable place to try his one-of-a-kind breakfast and lunch menu items.
Rating: B+ 
Photo Credit: Hannah Paine

Savor authentic french cuisine at ‘Burgundy Bakery’

Hannah Paine
April 2, 2021
After being born and raised in France, this couple wanted to share their talent and love of cooking with the local community.
Six Artists You Should Be Listening To: March 2021 EDITION

Six Artists You Should Be Listening To: March 2021 EDITION

Naila Yazdani
March 31, 2021
In need of new music? Check out these artists.
‘Super Mario 3D World’ has been ported from the Wii U and is now on Switch alongside an entertaining additional storyline called “Bowser’s Fury.” Veterans and new players alike can both indulge in a well-loved game with some new tweaks. 
Rating: B-

Stomp on enemies in ‘Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury’

Monserrat Mendieta
March 30, 2021
Play as loved characters from the Mario franchise, engage in online-play, view new story content while completing a multitude of unique levels.