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Lorde released "Solar Power," her latest album, on Aug. 20, 2021 with sunny, beach-themed promotional photos to accompany it

“Solar Power” Review: like a splash of sunshine on a rainy day

By Kaya Simcoe, Staff Writer September 29, 2021

"Solar Power" is Lorde’s third studio album, and it delivers everything the sunny title suggests. Having never listened to Lorde much before, I went into my listening with low expectations. To my surprise,...

Matt Damon portrays Bill Baker, an out-of-work oil rigger, in Tom McCarthy's new thriller "Stillwater"

“Stillwater” review: Matt Damon’s new indie disappoints

By Leila Kohn, Reviews Editor September 2, 2021
A misdone, midwestern epic in a post-Trump world
The boy group BTS has been one of few K-pop artists releasing pandemic-inspired content in the past year

BE: a review of BTS’s quarantine album

By Lucia Caliri, Staff Writer May 12, 2021
As the end of the pandemic is near, BTS’s album BE shows us it’s important to look forward towards a brighter future
Black and white news print with the word "Moxie" written over it in bright red.

Moxie Review: a movie lacking in moxie

By Olivia Lyons, A&E Editor April 20, 2021

This article contains spoilers and trigger warnings for mentioning rape. Netflix released a new teen drama film titled "Moxie" on Mar. 3, 2021. The film was based on a book of the same name written...

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The Batman Animated Series: A look back at the Caped Crusader’s cartoon collection

By Matthew Hagan, Reviews Editor April 1, 2021

When you get right down to it, Batman is more or less the ultimate teenage fantasy. He got money, an awesome car, is in peak physical and mental shape, has an on and off relationship with a cat burglar...

"Music" is a film about Zu and her half sister Music, a girl on the autism spectrum, about their voice and family

Sia’s “Music” film: A misguided view of the autism community

By Skyler Martin, Staff Writer March 29, 2021

Sia Kate Isobelle Furler, better known as Sia, released her first movie on Feb. 10, and it was not as successful as predicted. It has an 8% Rotten Tomato rating. With a star-studded cast including...

A boy on a collage that says "My Sixth Grade Brother Reviews Wandavision" with handwriting in the background

“WandaVision” review by a sixth grader

By Skyler Martin and Ben Martin March 23, 2021

Marvel Studios’ new TV show WandaVision is a mysterious Disney+ series that will leave you wanting more. The first two episodes aired on Jan.15, and they were all released by Mar. 5.  This storyline...

Hospice of the North Coast Resale Shop in Encinitas, CA

Six thrift stores to check out in Encinitas

By Caroline Wagner, Staff Writer March 18, 2021

Thrifting is a great way to get unique and sustainable pieces to add to your closet, especially when you are on a budget. Encinitas has a bunch of really cool thrift stores that you can shop at, so hopefully,...

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Judas and The Black Messiah Review: The Other Black Panther Movie

By Matthew Hagan, Reviews Editor March 2, 2021

You know, something that I’ve noticed is that, during Black History Month, we don’t always get a lot of movies about historical events relating to African American history. But this year, that doesn’t...

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Fate: The Winx Saga and their fashion misstep

By Olivia Lyons, Arts Editor February 21, 2021

Minor spoilers ahead The new six-episode Netflix not-so-original series “Fate: The Winx Saga” hit the streaming site on Jan. 22. Now, I say “not-so-original” because, in essence, this show...

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