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Notorious assassin and MK’s highest-ranked killer Gil Bok-soon (left), played by Jeon Do-yeon, makes a grand entrance into the company’s training grounds.
Newest Netflix film ‘Kill Boksoon’ makes a refreshing stab at representing female assassins and motherhood
Irene Sheen, Managing Editor • April 24, 2023
Super Nintendo World, Universal Studios Hollywoods new theme park, presents an immersive game-like experience in the colorful Mario world on a Monday, March 20, visit. The park officially opened on Friday, Feb. 17.
REVIEW: Super Nintendo World wins all stars, despite few banana peels
Jaimie Chun, Editor-in-Chief • April 13, 2023
An artist’s rendition of how j-hope and J. Cole came together to unite the music industry through their song, “on the street,” released earlier this month.
Cultural Collab: J-hope of BTS, J. Cole bring the music world together through their mutilingual hip-hop song “on the street”
Giselle Suastegui, Feature Editor • March 29, 2023
Officially opening Friday, Feb. 17, Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood offers various attractions and rides as well as photo opps with the game consoles favorite characters like Bowser and Mario.
'LET'S A GO!': Universal Studios' newest attraction, Super Nintendo World, to power up Feb. 17 with rides, attractions featuring characters like Mario and Bowser
Euree Kim, Staff Reporter • February 8, 2023
One of the customer favorites at dPlace is the Pescatore pasta ($16), which consists of noodles covered in seafood tomato sauce, topped with shrimp, mussels, arugula and parmesan cheese sprinkled on top upon request.
Though pricey, new Amerige Heights Town Center eatery may be ‘dPLACE’ to go for special celebrations like Valentine’s Day and graduation
Jiwoo Han, Opinion Editor • January 20, 2023
Two years after being featured in a 2020 Netflix documentary “Miss Americana,” American singer songwriter Taylor Swift releases a new album Midnights Oct. 21.
Swift’s latest, Midnights, worth listening ‘round the clock
Alexxa Berumen, Spotlight Editor • November 29, 2022
Richard Thomas plays Atticus Finch, an attorney who agrees to defend a Black man accused of sexually harassing a white woman in the stage adaptation of Harper Lee’s novel, To Kill a Mockingbird.
To Kill a Mockingbird stage adaptation worth scouting for something to do during holiday break
Justin Pak, News Editor • November 22, 2022
Freshman Christian Kim is among the few on campus who come to school with wired headphones, following a recent trend among celebrities in their paparazzi images.
Wireless vs. wired head sets: Some SH students align with celebrities who are not cutting the cord just yet
Alexxa Berumen, Spotlight Editor • November 18, 2022
Two years after being featured in a 2020 Netflix documentary, “Blackpink: Light Up the Sky,” Jisoo (from left), Rosé, Jennie and Lisa – members of the K-pop girl group Blackpink – release a new album, Born Pink, on Sept. 16.
Two years not worth the wait: Blackpink’s recent album ‘Born Pink’ disappoints fans
Hannah Lee, Web Managing Editor • October 12, 2022
Extraordinary Attorney Woo, released on June 29, revolves around a female attorney with autism who shows her competence and intelligence in law through each case.
Latest Netflix law series from South Korea offers worthy alternative to Disney+’s “She Hulk”
Faith Jung, Entertainment Editor • October 6, 2022
Multiversus, a novel and competitive two vs. two platform fighting game, is available on all consoles (except for Nintendo Switch) and Windows devices.
Multiversus makes players double up to double the fun
David Kim, Staff Reporter • September 30, 2022
Alienoid movie poster features popular South Korean actress Kim Tae-ri, known for her film debut in 2016s The Handmaiden, (left) and her father, an alien known as Guard. The film, the first of two parts, blends several genres ranging from science fiction to action to comedy.
South Korean film, 'Alienoid,' mixes sci-fi, action, fantasy and comedy to a more confusing than fun ride
Chris Lee, Staff Reporter • September 23, 2022
Knotts Berry Farms annual Halloween fright fest will debut tonight, Sept. 22, at 7 p.m., ending at 1 a.m. the next morning. Because of a new park policy, Sunny Hills students and minors 17 and under will be banned from enjoying Knotts Scary Farm unless they are accompanied by an adult 21 years or older.
For the first time, those 17 and under won’t experience the frights of Knott’s Scary Farm unless accompanied by an adult
Faith Jung, Entertainment Editor • September 22, 2022
Amazon Primes new series, a prequel to the Lord of the Rings trilogy, takes its characters on several journeys throughout the J.R.R. Tolkien world. This scene appears in the third episode of The Rings of Power in which one of the protagonists, the elf Galadriel, travels to Numenor, the land of men.
Amazon Prime’s $715 million "Rings of Power" shines
Alexxa Berumen, Spotlight Editor • September 17, 2022
Gamma 1 (left) gets ready to defend himself as Son Gohan angrily charges up a ki blast in this artist rendering of a scene in the middle of “Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero,” a film released earlier this school year.
Latest movie installment of ‘80s Japanese anime, Dragon Ball, still ‘Super’
David Kim, Staff Reporter • September 12, 2022
Two years after being featured in a 2020 Netflix documentary “Miss Americana,” American singer songwriter Taylor Swift releases a new album Midnights Oct. 21.
Swift’s latest, Midnights, worth listening ‘round the clock
Alexxa Berumen, Spotlight Editor • November 29, 2022
Richard Thomas plays Atticus Finch, an attorney who agrees to defend a Black man accused of sexually harassing a white woman in the stage adaptation of Harper Lee’s novel, To Kill a Mockingbird.
To Kill a Mockingbird stage adaptation worth scouting for something to do during holiday break
Justin Pak, News Editor • November 22, 2022
Freshman Christian Kim is among the few on campus who come to school with wired headphones, following a recent trend among celebrities in their paparazzi images.
Wireless vs. wired head sets: Some SH students align with celebrities who are not cutting the cord just yet
Alexxa Berumen, Spotlight Editor • November 18, 2022
Two years after being featured in a 2020 Netflix documentary, “Blackpink: Light Up the Sky,” Jisoo (from left), Rosé, Jennie and Lisa – members of the K-pop girl group Blackpink – release a new album, Born Pink, on Sept. 16.
Two years not worth the wait: Blackpink’s recent album ‘Born Pink’ disappoints fans
Hannah Lee, Web Managing Editor • October 12, 2022
Extraordinary Attorney Woo, released on June 29, revolves around a female attorney with autism who shows her competence and intelligence in law through each case.
Latest Netflix law series from South Korea offers worthy alternative to Disney+’s “She Hulk”
Faith Jung, Entertainment Editor • October 6, 2022
Multiversus, a novel and competitive two vs. two platform fighting game, is available on all consoles (except for Nintendo Switch) and Windows devices.
Multiversus makes players double up to double the fun
David Kim, Staff Reporter • September 30, 2022
Alienoid movie poster features popular South Korean actress Kim Tae-ri, known for her film debut in 2016s The Handmaiden, (left) and her father, an alien known as Guard. The film, the first of two parts, blends several genres ranging from science fiction to action to comedy.
South Korean film, 'Alienoid,' mixes sci-fi, action, fantasy and comedy to a more confusing than fun ride
Chris Lee, Staff Reporter • September 23, 2022
Knotts Berry Farms annual Halloween fright fest will debut tonight, Sept. 22, at 7 p.m., ending at 1 a.m. the next morning. Because of a new park policy, Sunny Hills students and minors 17 and under will be banned from enjoying Knotts Scary Farm unless they are accompanied by an adult 21 years or older.
For the first time, those 17 and under won’t experience the frights of Knott’s Scary Farm unless accompanied by an adult
Faith Jung, Entertainment Editor • September 22, 2022
Amazon Primes new series, a prequel to the Lord of the Rings trilogy, takes its characters on several journeys throughout the J.R.R. Tolkien world. This scene appears in the third episode of The Rings of Power in which one of the protagonists, the elf Galadriel, travels to Numenor, the land of men.
Amazon Prime’s $715 million "Rings of Power" shines
Alexxa Berumen, Spotlight Editor • September 17, 2022
Gamma 1 (left) gets ready to defend himself as Son Gohan angrily charges up a ki blast in this artist rendering of a scene in the middle of “Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero,” a film released earlier this school year.
Latest movie installment of ‘80s Japanese anime, Dragon Ball, still ‘Super’
David Kim, Staff Reporter • September 12, 2022
Lil Huddy’s debut album “Teenage Heartbreak” showcases the young artist’s potential as the next great pop-punk musician with 11 tracks.
Lil Huddy’s debut album “Teenage Heartbreak” taps into niche of pop-punk genre fans
Andrew Park, Arts & Entertainment Editor • May 23, 2022
After making an impressive appearance on season 19 of the “American Idol” before withdrawing from the competition, 19-year-old Benson Boone returns to the music scene with his debut single. “GHOST TOWN” conveys sorrowful and pensive emotions felt after a breakup.
Debut song by upcoming artist Benson Boone impressive
Justin Pak, News Editor • May 18, 2022
Doctor Strange blasts orange rays in a clash with the Scarlet Witch at the Kamar Taj, the training grounds for mystic art.
‘Doctor Strange 2’ delivers out of the universe experience with unconventional plot
Jaimie Chun, Editor-in-Chief • May 17, 2022
Apple TV+’s “Pachinko” focuses on generations of a Korean family dating back to World War II.
‘Pachinko’s’ references to bitter history between Korea, Japan makes it a must-see
Irene Sheen, Managing Editor • May 16, 2022
Actor Robert Pattinson takes on the role of the caped crusader in The Batman, in which the films runtime has been under scrutiny since its March release.
HEAD TO HEAD: Should you spend nearly three hours of your time to watch ‘The Batman’?
May 10, 2022
Chelsea Holmes (left) plays Kelly Mallet, the cousin of Sam Straleys Lloyd “Shrub” Mallet, in Foxs latest attempt at a mockumentary series, Welcome to Flatch. The 14-episode debut season is scheduled to end May 26.
Fox’s ‘Welcome to Flatch’ needs less corny jokes to succeed
Scarlett Chang • May 2, 2022
Teen musician Keedron Byrant of Florida created a 50-second video of him singing I JUST WANNA LIVE in response to the death of George Floyd two years ago. Prominent figures like actor Will Smith helped the YouTube video go viral by mentioning it or talking about it or tagging it in their social media handles.
Teenage musician Keedron Bryant to actor Will Smith: ‘Keep your head up’
Hannah Lee, Web Managing Editor • April 4, 2022
Keedron Bryant’s self-titled EP features six catchy R&B songs, five of them addressing intense, growing feelings of young love.
14-year-old singer Keedron Bryant pioneers a refreshing, relatable approach to love songs with self-titled EP
Hannah Lee, Web Managing Editor • March 31, 2022
After Riot Games release of its Netflix exclusive animated series on Nov. 6, 2021, “Arcane” debuted at the top of the global Netflix TV show charts. Its nine episodes has triggered Accolade business manager Daniel Kong’s fond memories of playing and talking about League of Legends during his middle and high school years.
Last fall’s Netflix series, ‘Arcane,’ brings back exciting memories of my League of Legends days
Daniel Kong, Business Manager • February 24, 2022
In an exclusive Zoom interview with The Accolade, director Paul Kaufman talks about his movie, Butter, to be released Friday, Feb. 25, in theaters nationwide.
‘I didn’t want to do cop shows anymore with violence’
Andrew Park, Arts & Entertainment Editor • February 22, 2022
Actress McKaley Miller (left) plays Anna McGuinn, the popular high school girl who has a serious conversation with actor Alex Kersting’s character, Marshall, in the teen romance-dramedy, “Butter,” to be released in theaters nationwide Friday, Feb. 25. This is Kersting’s first lead role in a movie.
Despite serious issues like suicide and bullying, 'Butter' succeeds in bringing back spirit of 1980s teen romance-dramedies
Krishna Thaker, Special Sections Editor • February 21, 2022
Actor Jung Hae-in (left) plays Lim Su-ho, a North Korean spy who falls in love with the character played by Blackpinks Ji-soo Kim, the first time the singer is acting in a lead role of a series. The 16 episodes of Snowdrop were released Feb. 9 for streaming on Disney+.
K-pop singer Ji-soo Kim of Blackpink impresses in her first lead acting role in the 16-episode South Korean drama, ‘Snowdrop’
Yeihn Lee, Staff Reporter • February 18, 2022
One of the protagonists played by Jihu Park, Nam On-jo (left), tries to escape from her first encounter with a zombie at her high school in Hyosan, South Korea, in Netflixs latest South Korean import following the highly successful Squid Game. Since its initial release on Jan. 28, All of Us Are Dead made its way to No. 1 Netflix U.S.’s Top 10 list.
Dying to watch – Netflix’s ‘All of Us Are Dead’ brings depth by revealing hard-to-swallow problems within society
Michelle Sheen, Editor-in-Chief • February 10, 2022
Boba Fett (Temuera Morrison, “Mosley”) and Fennec Shand (Ming-Na Wen, “Pearl”) step out of a tavern before facing an ambush.
‘The Book of Boba Fett’ disappoints with the unmasking of mysterious bounty hunter’s past
Anthony Keem, Staff Reporter • February 10, 2022
The documentary film “Betty White: A Celebration” commemorates her life and highlights her pioneering in the television industry. Since her debut in the 1930s, comedian and actress Betty White built up a career and left behind a legacy in Hollywood.
‘Betty White: A Celebration’ toasts to White’s brilliant life, bringing tears and laughter to viewers
Michelle Sheen, Editor-in-Chief • January 25, 2022
Gary Grooberson (Paul Rudd, “Avengers: Endgame”) explains to Phoebe (Mckenna Grace, “Malignant”) and Podcast (Logan Kim, “Home Movie: The Princess Bride”) the purpose of the “trap” — a machine that captures and entraps ghosts — in the new movie “Ghostbusters: Afterlife” released Nov. 19.
‘Ghostbusters: Afterlife’ revives the classic franchise with heartwarming narrative, satisfying action sequences
Alex Lee, Staff Reporter • January 3, 2022
Musician Taylor Swift released her second re-recorded album, Red (Taylor’s Version), on Nov. 11. The 30 tracks, including 14 new songs, suit anyone looking to wind down, have a cry or dance.
Red (Taylor’s Version) gives listeners the ideal mix of nostalgia and ambience
Rida Zar, Opinion Editor • December 16, 2021
Seniors Esther Oh (left) and Tara Kim (right) attended the first night of the BTS Permission to Dance On Stage show at the SoFi Stadium in Inglewood. For the first time since October 2019, BTS held concerts for fans, performing songs like “Life Goes On,” “Black Swan” and “Dis-ease.”
I finally got to see my favorite band perform after almost three years
Esther Oh, Staff Reporter • December 14, 2021
Sophomore Chloe Chun (left) as Alice joins junior Delaney Jackson as the Queen of Hearts and senior Zion Mejia as the King of Hearts in costume backstage during the video streaming production of “Alice.”
My Adventures in Wonderland as Alice
Chloe Chun, Assistant Arts & Entertainment Editor • December 13, 2021
Pop-punk musician Jeris Johnson screams the lyrics to his new single FRIDAY in the music video released Oct. 8.
Jump into the weekend with Jeris Johnson’s new single 'FRIDAY'
Andrew Park, Arts & Entertainment Editor • December 12, 2021

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Safety senior Elleion Lemon gets ready to tackle the Woodbridge High School player on Thursday, Aug. 31, at Buena Park High School Stadium. The Lancers’ defense held the Warriors to 13 points, as their offense under first-year quarterback sophomore, Madden Leasau, helped Sunny Hills secure the victory with 21 points.

FOOTBALL PREVIEW: With a new quarterback, Lancers look to bounce back with more wins and deeper CIF run

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Talk show host Ellen DeGeneres (left), singer Lizzo and Jimmy Fallon, the host of “The Tonight Show,” are among those who have faced accusations of mistreatment by their staff. So far, only DeGeneres and Fallon have apologized for their actions.

COLUMN: Canceling cancel culture — despite sexual harassment charges, Lizzo deserves fair shake

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Junior utility player Aidan Sarreal throws the ball in the Sunny Hills pool during the team’s practice on Wednesday, Aug. 30. The Lancers will play their first Freeway League match against Sonora High School on Wednesday, Sept. 20, at La Habra High School.

BOYS WATER POLO PREVIEW: Lancers aim to qualify for CIF playoffs again

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A student (left) reads The Great Gatsby while another opts to read an online summary of the novel. More students nowadays are choosing to do the latter.

From CliffsNotes to SparkNotes: Should I join the lot and take the easy way out of doing my reading assignments?

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Senior Katie Ortega (left) and her mother react to the announcement naming Ortega as the 2023-2024 homecoming queen. The coronation was held during halftime of the Friday, Sept. 29, football game between Sunny Hills and Sonora at Buena Park High School stadium.

Great Gatsby 1920s-themed homecoming events full of firsts

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