‘Venom’ leaves audiences poisoned
Molly Donaldson, Staff Writer
October 15, 2018
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Venom: The poor man’s Spider-Man. Venom, infamously known as one of Spider-Man’s archenemies, received his own spinoff film in which his original storyline is abandoned and replaced with a Silicon Valley-take on the alien apocalypse. ‘Venom’ takes place in modern-day San Francisco and...
‘A Star Is Born’ exposes the unsettling truth about love and addiction
Kathryn Stratz, Staff Writer
October 8, 2018
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A burned out folk-country singer walks into a bar after his show. He watches a girl perform, loves her voice, loves her individuality. He has to meet her. A huge star has discovered a nobody with raw talent and falls in love with her while simultaneously making her famous. It's a story that has been...
‘Empress of All Seasons’ enchants the mind but not the heart
Andrea Butler, Staff Writer
October 3, 2018
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An outcast since birth. A yokai in a world where yokai are feared and controlled. A story of acceptance, survival, and revolution. And among the bravery, sacrifice, and astonishing action, there seems to be a die-hard love story? That seems to be the case in the book "Empress of All Seas...
Neutral Milk Hotel’s ‘In the Aeroplane Over the Sea’ is a modern masterpiece
Charlie McBrian, Staff Writer
October 1, 2018
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I’d like to start off this review by saying that it took me a while to enjoy this album. Last summer, I heard people hyping this up as one of the best albums of the century that everyone needed to hear. It has accrued a massive amount of critical acclaim and popularity over the years and is...
Coffeebar’s experience and menu serve Bay Area consumers perfectly
Kathryn Stratz, Staff Writer
September 24, 2018
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It's a Sunday afternoon, and you have a ton of homework to do. Barking dogs, clattering dishes, and cheering football fans on the TV steal your attention — you just can't concentrate. Where do you go? Coffeebar. Coffeebar is the newest addition to the peninsula collection of hipster coffee shops and ha...
‘Fear’ illustrates the frightening reality of Trump in office
Andrea Butler, Staff Writer
September 20, 2018
"Fear" is quite possibly one of the most terrifying things I have ever read. I’m not versed in politics, nor do I know very much about what goes on behind the scenes. I live in a democratic bubble that has shaped my opinions and thoughts on our political landscape. And yet, when I read "Fear" ...
Plow delivers breakfast like no other
Kathryn Stratz, Staff Writer
September 10, 2018
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Many Bay Area teens are in search of the perfect hipster breakfast place, as IHOP generally doesn't make the cut. Plow is the perfect brunch place in San Francisco for all. They are focused on supporting local businesses and keep the farm-to-table mantra going, using all fresh ingredients. Plow...
‘The Cruel Prince’ puts a dark spin on the fairy tale genre
Andrea Butler, Staff Writer
September 6, 2018
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Imagine living your life with enemies around every corner waiting for you to make a mistake. Then, imagine those enemies are magic-possessing faeries, that you are a human without magic, and that you live on their home turf. Suddenly, the situation is much more life-threatening. That’s th...
‘Boarding House Reach’ is a boundary pushing rock and roll experience
Charlie McBrian, Staff Writer
August 28, 2018
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I hear the phrase 'rock is dead' all too often these days. While I don't personally believe this, there is truth behind the statement. Rock is certainly less popular now than it ever has been. In the past 30 years, rock has steadily declined in prominence, with adult-alternative bands, like Trai...
‘Crazy Rich Asians’ kills box office expectations
Kathryn Stratz, Staff Writer
August 28, 2018
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'Crazy Rich Asians' is killing it. The Warner Bros. film hit the theaters on Aug. 15, and, according to Box Office, has made almost $77 billion in the past 13 days, topping the charts for two weeks in a row. Rotten Tomatoes has given this film a rating of 93 percent, and said, "...Crazy Rich Asians takes a satisfying step forward for screen represent...
Hong Kong Seafood Restaurant provides staple Chinese fare
Rachel Borshchenko, Staff Writer
May 30, 2018
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Nearly every family seems to have a restaurant that they can go to when they are hungry and don't know where to go. For my family, this restaurant has always been Hong Kong Seafood Restaurant in San Francisco. We have been going there for years, and they never fail to disappoint. The restaurant...
‘Big Mouth’ is a humorous and entertaining new show
Sean Vanderaa, Staff Writer
May 21, 2018
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'Big Mouth,' a relatively new release on to Netflix, follows the lives of four middle school students and how they deal with the difficulties of puberty. With interesting animation and even more intriguing players, 'Big Mouth' was able to capture the attention of its viewers whilst discussing a touchy...
Emma Romanowsky, Staff Writer
North Dakota law limits voters The Supreme Court passed a law which prohibits citizen without an address...
Maya Benjamin, Staff Writer
Hurricane Michael destroys Mexico Beach Hurricane Michael has killed at least 18 people and three are...
Taisiia Yakovenko, Staff Writer
In an attempt to gain more input from the community, the Sequoia Union High School District (SUHSD)...