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Senior Logan Villanueva (left) sits with sophomore Katie Fahl on a bench during the dress rehearsal of “Almost, Maine” on Wednesday, Feb. 7, at the Performing Arts Center.
SPRING PLAY PREVIEW: Premiering in the PAC on Thursday, Feb. 8, ‘Almost, Maine’ offers 9 vignettes about love
Claire Lee, Staff Reporter • February 7, 2024
I Got My Sound Chicken, which opened in October 2023 in Fullerton’s Amerige Town Center near Sunny Hills, offers eye-catching neon lights and Instagram-worthy decorations for those looking for Korean street food.
I Got My Sound Chicken restaurant in Amerige Heights Town Center lives up to its name
Claire Lee, Staff Reporter • January 16, 2024
Percy Jackson (Walker Scobell, Percy Jackson and the Olympians) holds his mythical sword, Riptide, while hiding behind a box before fighting Medusa in the third episode of the Disney+ series that premiered in December.
BRINGING BACK MEMORIES: ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ rekindles childhood dreams for actors
Irene Park, Copy Editor • January 9, 2024
Oppenheimer, featuring actor Cillian Murphy, retells the creation of the atomic bomb through the Manhattan project during World War II. The movie released on Friday, July 21, gaining attention from the box office along with Barbie which came to theaters on the same day.
Lancers reflect on Barbenheimer summer craze
Kayla Martinez and Pricilla Escobedo November 9, 2023
Junior Ian Kim (left) and freshman Celeste Lopez-Garduno (right) rehearse one of their many games, Expert Challenge, on Tuesday, Nov. 8, in the Performing Arts Center.
UNSCRIPTED: Improv team takes the stage with live performances
Kevin Lee, Staff Reporter • November 5, 2023
In the second episode of Netflixs take on Edgar Allan Poes gothic short story, The Fall of the House of Usher, an unexpected visitor shows up to haunt one of the children of main character, Roderick Usher. The eight-episode series -- rated TV-MA -- was released Thursday, Oct. 12, just in time for those looking for a Halloween treat.
REVIEW: Netflix’s adaptation of Edgar Allan Poe’s gothic short story ‘ushers’ in an intriguing horror-verse
Pricilla Escobedo, Staff Reporter • October 30, 2023
 Junior Alexxa Berumen stands in front of the SoFi Stadium billboard that projects the Eras Tour concert information on Monday, Aug. 7.
The Eras Tour experience: ‘It was rare, I was there’
Alexxa Berumen, Spotlight Editor • October 18, 2023
The eight-episode limited series, The Fall of the House of Usher, has reached No. 2 on Netflixs Top 10 TV shows worldwide as of Monday, Oct. 16, behind only to Lupin. Despite using the same title as that of Edgar Allan Poes short story thats a required reading among sophomores, the adaptation strays from the original though uses the same main characters names.
Netflix’s take on Poe’s ‘Usher’ showing Halloween appeal among some who’ve read the original
Julie Jung, Staff Reporter • October 17, 2023
 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
Aashna Dialani, Assistant Business Manager • September 28, 2023
Nami (left), Monkey D. Luffy and Zoro stand victorious after a battle against marine soldiers and captain Morgan, also known as Axe-Hand Morgan, in episode one of Netflix’s newest live action adaptation of the anime series “One Piece.”
Netflix’s live-action adaptation of popular anime and manga series, ‘One Piece’: a treasure to watch
Jaimie Chun, Editor-in-Chief • September 5, 2023
Sabrina Teitelbaum’s debut album Blondeshell worth coming out of shell for
Sabrina Teitelbaum’s debut album Blondeshell worth coming out of shell for
Chris Lee, Staff Reporter • May 23, 2023
“Bad Habit” singer Steve Lacy will be among four others performing Friday, June 2, at the re:SET show at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena. Tickets can be purchased at resetconcertseries.com.
‘Bad Habit’ singer Steve Lacy to headline at Pasadena Rose Bowl June 2
Alexxa Berumen, Spotlight Editor • May 19, 2023
Despite the absence of the Caped Crusader in CWs new series, Gotham Knights, viewers may get to see the origin story of how the towns district attorney, Harvey Dent (actor Misha Collins, center) eventually turns into DCs famous villain, Two-Face. The prosecutor is joined by others from the community at Bruce Waynes funeral in the series pilot episode.
TV REVIEW: With no Batman, will viewers stay tuned to watch the CW’s ‘Gotham Knights’? Maybe
Jenna Kim, Staff Reporter • May 11, 2023
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
In the second episode of Netflixs take on Edgar Allan Poes gothic short story, The Fall of the House of Usher, an unexpected visitor shows up to haunt one of the children of main character, Roderick Usher. The eight-episode series -- rated TV-MA -- was released Thursday, Oct. 12, just in time for those looking for a Halloween treat.
REVIEW: Netflix’s adaptation of Edgar Allan Poe’s gothic short story ‘ushers’ in an intriguing horror-verse
Pricilla Escobedo, Staff Reporter • October 30, 2023
 Junior Alexxa Berumen stands in front of the SoFi Stadium billboard that projects the Eras Tour concert information on Monday, Aug. 7.
The Eras Tour experience: ‘It was rare, I was there’
Alexxa Berumen, Spotlight Editor • October 18, 2023
The eight-episode limited series, The Fall of the House of Usher, has reached No. 2 on Netflixs Top 10 TV shows worldwide as of Monday, Oct. 16, behind only to Lupin. Despite using the same title as that of Edgar Allan Poes short story thats a required reading among sophomores, the adaptation strays from the original though uses the same main characters names.
Netflix’s take on Poe’s ‘Usher’ showing Halloween appeal among some who’ve read the original
Julie Jung, Staff Reporter • October 17, 2023
 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
Aashna Dialani, Assistant Business Manager • September 28, 2023
Nami (left), Monkey D. Luffy and Zoro stand victorious after a battle against marine soldiers and captain Morgan, also known as Axe-Hand Morgan, in episode one of Netflix’s newest live action adaptation of the anime series “One Piece.”
Netflix’s live-action adaptation of popular anime and manga series, ‘One Piece’: a treasure to watch
Jaimie Chun, Editor-in-Chief • September 5, 2023
Sabrina Teitelbaum’s debut album Blondeshell worth coming out of shell for
Sabrina Teitelbaum’s debut album Blondeshell worth coming out of shell for
Chris Lee, Staff Reporter • May 23, 2023
“Bad Habit” singer Steve Lacy will be among four others performing Friday, June 2, at the re:SET show at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena. Tickets can be purchased at resetconcertseries.com.
‘Bad Habit’ singer Steve Lacy to headline at Pasadena Rose Bowl June 2
Alexxa Berumen, Spotlight Editor • May 19, 2023
Despite the absence of the Caped Crusader in CWs new series, Gotham Knights, viewers may get to see the origin story of how the towns district attorney, Harvey Dent (actor Misha Collins, center) eventually turns into DCs famous villain, Two-Face. The prosecutor is joined by others from the community at Bruce Waynes funeral in the series pilot episode.
TV REVIEW: With no Batman, will viewers stay tuned to watch the CW’s ‘Gotham Knights’? Maybe
Jenna Kim, Staff Reporter • May 11, 2023
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
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
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