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Star Wars is a globally beloved franchise, but this new installment fails to live up to the series’s reputation. Rating: F+ Photo Credit: IGBD

Star Wars Outlaws: A Galaxy-Sized Disappointment

Chase Paine, Shadow Files Reporter
October 4, 2024
"Star Wars: Outlaws" promised an expansive open-world experience, but delivers a frustratingly limited game with only five planets, poor graphics, excessive system requirements, repetitive mechanics copied from other Ubisoft titles, and overpriced content—a huge disappointment for both Star Wars fans and gamers alike.
A decade after the release of the original Five Nights at Freddy’s, Into the Pit marks a new era of the series and puts a unique spin on the typical formula. Rating: A Photo Credit: Steam

Venture Into the Dark Past of Freddy’s in ‘Into The Pit’

Calahan Davis, Staff Writer
September 28, 2024
Journey into the horror with this new spin-off of the popular FAF series.
Eight years after his defeat, Bill Cipher is back for round two. Rating: A+ Photo Credit: Disney Books

It’s Time to Get Weird with ‘The Book of Bill’

Venice Jingco, A&E Editor
September 24, 2024
Turn the page, sell your soul, and venture deep into Bill’s mindscape.
Parm’s homey interior and amazing service is sure to make you feel right at home.

Find Comfort In Parm’s Italian Cuisine

Amelia Castellanos, Staff Writer
September 20, 2024
Discover a hidden gem and enjoy a variety of Italian food with family and friends.
Contrary to their album title, this album did not eat at all. Rating: C Photo Credit: DSP Media © 2024

‘ATE THAT’ Serves Up Nothing Special

Kylie Dacquel, Standards and Practices Editor
September 19, 2024
Young Posse takes inspiration from video game, GTA, for their newest release.
Horse Jumper of Love releases their fourth album. Rating: A

Brace Yourself for a Somber Listen with ‘Disaster Trick’

Achilles Caranto, Staff Writer
September 14, 2024
The intense album impressively mixes gentler songs with heavier ones.
Testing the powdered tea in the Enterprise area, one of the best matchas is determined.

Battle of the Matcha(s)

Jianna Aganon and Yaritzza Montenegro
August 25, 2024
Nine cafés were included in the rankings.
Spice up your evening at Chalong Thai Street Kitchen

Spice up your evening at Chalong Thai Street Kitchen

Daphney Garcia Hatton
August 23, 2024
Delicious restaurant caters to different tongue palettes
It’s easy to fall in love with the album’s distinct tracks and amazing instrumentation, but the lyrics buried beneath the massive reverb make it hard to fully appreciate certain tracks. Rating: A- Photo Credit: Wichita Recordings

Find Yourself Dizzy, Dazed After Listening to ‘Interplay’

Ava Torres, Staff Writer
April 22, 2024
Shoegaze pioneers Ride release their newest addition to the Alternative/Indie community.
Le Mans Ultimate is a poor racing game.Rating: D Photo Credit: Studio 397

Navigate the curves of ‘Le Mans Ultimate’

Chase Paine, Shadow Files Reporter
April 22, 2024

Back when video games were first introduced, nobody could have imagined that people would spend countless hours in front of a screen, simulating racing experiences with real steering wheels. Ever since...

Murder Mubarak” is a thrilling murder mystery with an Indian twist. Grade: A- Source: Netflix

Feel Your Jaw Drop Watching ‘Murder Mubarak’

Shayna Migalang, Staff Writer
April 15, 2024
Watch the elites of India become entangled in a complex murder mystery in “Murder Mubarak.”
Trick the Dog formulates a heartwarming tracklist.Grade: APhoto Credit: Trick the Dogy

Indulge in Real Love with ‘Sweet to Me’

Gray Barranco, Staff Writer
April 10, 2024
Trick the Dog releases his first full EP to Spotify.
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