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Umphrey's McGee Throws a One-Two Punch at Observatory

Umphrey’s McGee Throws a One-Two Punch at Observatory

By Mary Ford, Arts Editor; Humor Editor March 24, 2017

As concert performances go, Umphrey's McGee can run hot and cold. Sunday night, they were on fire. Normally reminiscent of a free-form rock group like Phish, Umphrey’s McGee brought their sound...

Low Fidelity: Obituary Releases New Album and Music Video

Low Fidelity: Obituary Releases New Album and Music Video

By Kieran Zimmer, Features Editor March 22, 2017

Florida death metal legends Obituary returns to the graveyard once again with a new self-titled album, as well as a fun-yet-brutal video for lead single “Ten Thousand Ways to Die.” Musically, “Obituary”...

The Tale as Old as Time Returns to the Big Screen

The Tale as Old as Time Returns to the Big Screen

By Mallika Seshadri, Assistant Opinion Editor March 21, 2017

Aware of Disney’s propensity for sappiness--yet ecstatic to see my childhood favorite Disney princess come to life in this live action rendition--I entered the theater to see “Beauty and the Beast”...

"Logan:" A Success in Marvel

“Logan:” A Success in Marvel

By Patrick Hall, Photo Editor March 21, 2017

It seems after what felt like a dynasty of multimillion blockbuster hits and soulless Hollywood money makers, Marvel has finally reached a place where they can claim they have produced a masterpiece. “Logan”...

Behind the Scenes of a Band Festival: A First Person Perspective

Behind the Scenes of a Band Festival: A First Person Perspective

By Mallika Seshadri, Staff Writer March 20, 2017

El Camino Band Festival Every year since seventh grade, I have participated in the El Camino Band Festival. It’s a tradition, a nerve-wracking tradition, but nonetheless something special to look...

Picasso, Einstein and Elvis Walk Into a Bar....

Picasso, Einstein and Elvis Walk Into a Bar….

By Julia Shapero, Managing Editor March 15, 2017

Picasso, Einstein, and…Elvis? Steve Martin’s play, “Picasso at the Lapin Agile,” entertains high expectations given its star-studded cast and director and matches them to an extent with humor...

"Snow Angel" Comes to SDA

“Snow Angel” Comes to SDA

By Victoria Lee, Staff Writer March 14, 2017

When the biggest blizzard in 107 years hits the small town of Deerpoint, Vermont, a peculiar girl by the name of Eva steps out of the snow covered hills and into the lives of 15 puzzled and confused teenagers....

Smooth Moves in Bruno Mars' Newest Music Video

Smooth Moves in Bruno Mars’ Newest Music Video

By Josh Santana, Staff Writer March 9, 2017

Driving four wheels without a car, dancing with three other Brunos, and singing in the rain, Bruno Mars uses paint-like animation to sing and dance in a video that not only reacts to him, but also the...

“Roseblood” Could Use More Twists

By Nadia Ballard, Staff Writer March 7, 2017

A contemporary gothic fantasy inspired by The Phantom of the Opera, Roseblood by A.G. Howard, is the story of seventeen year old, Rune Germain, and her journey to discover who (or what) she is at a boarding...

San Dieguito Grad Premieres "The Middle of It" at SDA

San Dieguito Grad Premieres “The Middle of It” at SDA

By Mallika Seshadri, Assistant Opinion Editor February 28, 2017

The Clayton E. Liggett theater hosted the world premiere of the new play “The Middle of It.” Directed by playwright Paul Coates from the class of ‘76, “The Middle of It” narrates the stories...

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