Melissa Eugene Staff Writer Growing up in the 2000s, believe it or not, there weren’t that many shows dedicated to the livelihood of black people, especially the high-end side of being black. There were the typical movies and some TV shows of the same story: an African American comes from a poor childhood and tries…Continue Reading Growing up with Marsai Martin
Paola Garcia-Lizardi Staff Writer This year marks Saturday Night Live’s 50th year on air. This show has since become a staple in American television, but once upon a time, SNL completely revolutionized the comedy scene of 1970’s America. Prior to Saturday Night, the most notable comedians of the era primarily used material that focused…Continue Reading Live from New York, it’s Saturday Night!
Karisma Polly Staff Writer Captain America: A Brave New World weaves a compelling tale of confusion, intense action and political warfare, leaving you at the edge of your seat. Directed by Julius Onah and released to theaters on February 14, 2025, the film follows Sam Wilson, aka the new Captain America as he navigates the…Continue Reading Captain America: a story of uncertainty
London Dernis Online Editor From an “Anora” sweep to a five-minute speech, milestones were made during the 97th Academy Awards. The Academy Awards, better known as the Oscars, premiered on March 2, and was tuned in by movie lovers around the globe. The event was hosted by late-night talk show host Conan O’Brien. This was…Continue Reading A “Wicked” Night: The 2025 Academy Awards
Denilson Lully Staff Writer Gluttony, one of the seven deadly sins associated in the Christian faith, is often given a negative connotation while being praised in the lens of a capitalistic society. Yet it is gluttony that led to the perversion of the founding philosophy of America: The American Dream. Originally, the American Dream served…Continue Reading The Menu: A Critique Masked in Comedy
Swami Hinojosa Editor-in-Chief Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to treat yourself to a heartfelt romantic comedy, and if there’s one thing I know for sure, it’s that nothing beats a good rom-com. Whether you’re celebrating love or simply enjoying the charm of classic romance, there’s a film for every mood. Some of the best…Continue Reading The Best Romantic Movies to Watch This Valentine’s Day
Paola Garcia-Lizardi Staff Writer A month has passed since the long-awaited release of Robbert Egger’s Nosferatu, and it would be erroneous to describe the movie as anything short of a perfect retelling of the beloved horror-film classic. Nosferatu’s history has long been a topic of debate in pop culture, from its infamous lawsuit, which led…Continue Reading Egger’s Nosferatu: A Beautiful Homage to a Classic of Horror
Max Fajardo Staff Writer After the movie’s release on Nov. 22 last year, publishers changed the book’s cover from its original silhouettes of the musical adaptation’s opening promotional material to the poster of the movie. Parents of younger movie fans naively bought the book for their children, believing it to be a straight book-to-film adaptation…Continue Reading Buyers Beware: WICKED Movie fans are in for a scare
Denilson Lully Staff Writer As society contends with the seemingly endless implementation of Artificial Intelligence, many questions arise from this upheaval; concerns with job security, theft of intellectual property, and privacy concerns. However, an overlooked aspect in this conversation is the possibility of artificial intelligence and the necessary precautions for this likelihood. The College Read…Continue Reading Klara and the Sun, and the Ethical Concerns Raising AI
Bria Vaughn Staff Writer In the mid-1900s, an invention forced the world’s systems to update—continuously advancing the software of our realities. The “Age of Information and Technology” began with the invention of the transistor and the ENIAC, the first all-purpose digital computer. Fast forward several decades, and 98 percent of Americans own a cell phone….Continue Reading Who is Controlling the Menu?: The Algorithm of Appetite