An Unbelievably Riveting Show
Emma Montalbano, Staff Writer
October 18, 2019
“You don't sound crazy to me," Karen Duvall, one of the main detectives in a new limited Netflix series, said. "You sound like someone who's been through a trauma and is looking for a way to feel safe again and in control. And, there is nothing crazy about that.”
Dodie’s Enchanting Performance Lights Up The Fox Theater
Taila Lee, Coeditor in Chief
October 15, 2019
OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA — The Fox Theater glowed a striking sunflower yellow on Sunday, October 6 as Dodie took to the stage in front of hundreds of fans for her 2019 “Human” tour.
Charli XCX Finds Her Voice
Alexander Balfanz, Copy Editor
October 11, 2019
The release of Charli XCX's third studio album, “Charli,” has been marked by nonstop turmoil. Since 2014's “Sucker,” the pop singer has seen hundreds of her songs leak online (including practically the entirety of what was originally planned to be her third studio album, referred to by fans as “XCX 3” or “XCX World”), worked closely with British experimental pop group PC Music, and released two full mixtapes and an EP.
Netflix’s “Tall Girl” Fails to Reach New Heights
Taila Lee, Coeditor in Chief
September 18, 2019
“You think your life is hard? I’m a junior wearing size 13 Nikes. Men’s size 13 Nikes. Beat that.” This is a line from Netflix’s latest original rom-com Tall Girl, which focuses on the story of a 6’1” high school junior named Jodi Kreyman who struggles to fit in with her classmates due to her height. Although the film intends to raise awareness for the negative impacts of bullying and promotes self-love, it is difficult to overlook the story’s blatant ignorance.
Norman F***ing Rockwell is Lana Del Rey’s Best Yet
Chloe Postlewaite, Online Editor
September 17, 2019
Lana Del Rey’s angelic vocals and melancholic lyrics combine with her new politically active stance to bring her best album yet, Norman F***ing Rockwell.
Taylor Swift’s “Lover” Is Easy to Fall in Love With
Taila Lee, Coeditor in Chief
September 11, 2019
Taylor Swift’s seventh album Lover soared to the top of the charts in dozens of countries quickly after its release on August 22, 2019, with the album crowning the Billboard Top 200 Albums and all 18 songs landing spots on Billboard Hot 100 and Spotify Top 20.
The College Board’s Environmental Context Dashboard Was Not Made for the Greater Good
Noelia Arteaga, Sports Editor
June 6, 2019
The College Board's Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) Adversity Index is a terrible idea.
I argued with someone who believes rape isn’t a “real issue.” Here’s what I learned.
Taila Lee, Co-Editor-in-Chief, Health/Lifestyle/Tech Editor
May 26, 2019
Here, I broke a rule of Instagram that I advise all people to follow: Never read the comments under a political post.
Representation: More Than Just People on a Screen
Mira Sahi, Staff Writer
May 10, 2019
A study by GLAAD reports that roughly 12.8 percent of characters in media are LGBT+. Fewer than half of them aren’t stereotypes and cliches. Not just who is represented on TV but also how they are represented matters, and when it comes to the queer community, we have a long way to go.
Is the Spotlight Shone on the Right People?
Kianna Koeppen, Diversity Editor
May 3, 2019
When you think of a musical, play, movie, television show, or some form of visual entertainment that tells a form of a story, what roles do you think of? The lead actor with a crisp jaw line, handsome complexion, and stunning talent? The gorgeous actress whose stunning beauty matches their talent? The brilliant director who managed to pull it all together in incredible accuracy?
A marmot stands frozen in fear, slack-jawed and balanced on one foot, as it suddenly notices a charging fox.
The dramatic image, captured by photographer Yongqing Bao, has won the prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year award. https://t.co/mSbJ1mOK0U
CONTEST RESULTS! Congrats to all of our winners from the #NorCalMedia Day on-site contests: https://t.co/9hMWrRn3Fe
Congratulations to Taila Lee, who won second place in the Northern California Journalism Education Association Media Day Contest for review writing! 🎉 @jeaNorCal
Taila Lee, Coeditor in Chief
OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA — The Fox Theater glowed a striking sunflower yellow on Sunday, October 6 as Dodie took to the stage in front of hundreds of fans for her 2019 “Human” tour.
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