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Peele's Newest Movie, "Nope"

Comparing The Filmography of Jordan Peele

By Taylor Belanich, Staff Writer October 31, 2022

Jordan Peele, an American comedian and actor made a surprising but successful debut in filmmaking with the 2017 horror movie Get Out. The film featured an African-American main character, Chris (Daniel...

Lady Gaga wears a cool outfit

The Music on my Playlist

By Casey Harper, Staff Writer October 28, 2022

I have loved music ever since I can remember. I have many playlists including sad, slow, upbeat, exclusively indie pop, and gym music. No matter what mood I’m in or what I’m doing, I always have a...

Ana de Armas as Marilyn Monroe in "Blonde"

“Blonde” Review

By Ava Keochekian, Staff Writer October 27, 2022

Andrew Dominik’s new movie “Blonde” starring Ana de Armas claims to be the story of 1950s movie star Marilyn Monroe, but in reality, it is an exploitation of the tragedies and hardships Monroe experienced...

Best autumn movies and TV shows

Best autumn movies and TV shows

By Brooke Stealey and Sienna Esnayra October 21, 2022

As stores fill up with pumpkin spice and the weather grows crisp, it’s the perfect time to get cozy and turn on the TV. Here are six of our favorite fall movies and TV shows - in no particular order...

Kristina Wong, a Chinese-American woman, stands center, holding her phone in front of a projected map of the US.

Wong’s one-woman wonder

By Dylan Bunyak and Sophie Love October 11, 2022
In a single follow-spot, surrounded by giant spools of thread, pin cushions, and her Hello Kitty sewing machine, Kristina Wong ends her one-woman show at the La Jolla Playhouse by contemplating with the audience.
Collage photo of models during fashion week

2022 Trends Ranked

By Sienna Esnayra October 3, 2022

   2022 is the year of taking risks, whether they are in fashion or in everyday life. The current age allows for people to truly express themselves, but, as culture shifts, new trends are bound to come...

VG’s or Leucadia Donut Shoppe?

VG’s or Leucadia Donut Shoppe?

By Delilah Sonnenshein September 30, 2022

Encinitas has many remarkable doughnut shops - which, as a doughnut enthusiast, I emphatically support. But in conversation, it’s usually two places that people speak fondly of most often - VG Donut...

Paxton and Devi together

Team Paxton vs. Team Ben

By Liana DiLauro, Opinions Editor September 29, 2022

SPOILER, IF YOU HAVE NOT WATCHED NEVER HAVE I EVER, PROCEED WITH CAUTION: We all know the “bad boy” of high school, and in this situation, it happens to be Paxton Hall Yosheda.  Paxton’s charm and...

Fandango in a Sanctuary.

New play captures immigration, community

By Dylan Bunyak, Ana Cabrera, and Sophie Love September 26, 2022
In many ways, the play feels like a museum of immigration stories-each well explained and embodied.
Opening scene from "Come Fall in Love"

Bollywood musical dazzles at San Diego theater

By Dylan Bunyak, Staff Writer September 16, 2022
In the first five minutes, the stage exploded into colorful fabric, painted flowers, hand-sewn sequins, and joyful dance. And that was basically how the rest of the show went. 
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