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The cast members of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” form a conga line in the front of the stage when the song “Benjamin Calypso” comes on at the Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, Feb. 12.

BEHIND THE SEAMS: Four days in and I’m thrilled to perform with the rest of the colorful crew

Serenity Li, Copy Editor February 20, 2025

Accolade copy editor junior Serenity Li auditioned last semester to join the cast of the spring musical, “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” and director Annie Pagano — theater teacher...

Workers stand behind the bar on a visit to Better Buzz Coffee in Fullerton on Saturday, Jan. 18.

CAFE REVIEW: New Fullerton coffee shop brews up a storm

Jenna Kim, Entertainment Editor February 14, 2025

Whether in need of an Americano to power through a particularly long study session or the sweet taste of a trending matcha latte, students are often on the lookout for a drink that fuels both focus and...

Junior Mia Cho (left), sophomore Celeste Lopez-Garduno and freshman Ellie Klausman share a “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” sheet music to use while singing.

BEHIND THE SEAMS: A rough start

Serenity Li, Copy Editor February 13, 2025

Accolade copy editor junior Serenity Li auditioned last semester to join the cast of the spring musical, “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” and director Annie Pagano — theater teacher...

The cast of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” learns a dance from director Annie Pagano (center left) during rehearsal after school on Wednesday, Jan. 29, in the Performing Arts Center.

BEHIND THE SEAMS: In the beginning…

Serenity Li, Copy Editor February 9, 2025

Accolade copy editor junior Serenity Li auditioned last semester to join the cast of the spring musical, “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” and director Annie Pagano — theater teacher...

Senior Kayden Kim listens to a podcast on Spotify as he works on homework outside his fourth period class Friday, Nov. 22.

COLUMN: Spotify takes on YouTube in pointless video war

Kayden Kim, Opinion Editor December 21, 2024

Dear Spotify,  We students spend most of our day scrolling or staring at the screen. I’m sure your marketing team is aware of the infinite scroll phenomenon. Whether that be Instagram Reels,...

An artist’s rendering of Japanese anime icon Hayao Miyazaki (center) and some of the key images from the documentary with a title similar to his last work, “The Boy and the Heron,” depicts Miyazaki’s ongoing creative process that has characterized much of his filmmaking.

MOVIE REVIEW: Studio Ghibli anime fans in for a treat with ‘Hayao Miyazaki and the Heron’ documentary

Jenna Kim, Entertainment Editor December 21, 2024

With Disney’s “Moana 2” ruling the box office over Thanksgiving break, those who enjoy watching the result of drawn-out characters and the process behind these animations should consider spending...

Customers await their order at Korea Town Pizza Company located at 5326 Beach Blvd. in Buena Park on Friday, Oct. 11.

RESTAURANT REVIEW: Buena Park’s Korea Town Pizza delivers with kimchi mixed with nachos for an appetizer and bulgogi among the toppings

Jenna Kim, Entertainment Editor December 16, 2024

American pizzas are often known for their salty profile, featuring savory toppings such as the popular pepperoni and cheese (think Costco) that add to their signature taste. For those looking to try...

A part of the poster to promote San Diego-based indie band, almost monday, and its debut album.

MUSIC REVIEW: Indie trio pop/rock band almost monday’s debut album worth a deep DIVE

Nathan Lee, Layout Editor December 14, 2024

DIVE from San Diego-based band almost monday (think poet e.e. cummings and his deliberate choice to not capitalize anything) will appeal to those who want their 1980s-1990s California Beach Boys sound...

SORIMMARA, which opened on July 19, 2024, in Buena Park, offers a wide range of meat, seafood and vegetables that diners can put into a clear, plastic bowl for a chef inside the kitchen to cook in a pot, which is different from a hot pot style of dining that requires customers to cook their own ingredients. Known as malatang, this meal originated in China’s Sichuan province and has recently gained popularity in Korea, where it’s been reimagined with local flavors and ingredients.

RESTAURANT REVIEW: Buena Park’s latest Asian street food style malatang offering exudes right amount of spice, decor

Claire Lee, Entertainment Editor November 20, 2024

Boba tea. Korean barbecue. Yangnyeom chicken. Tteokbokki (spicy sweet rice cake). A5 Wagyu beef. Recently, malatang joined the Asian street food scene in Southern California. Translated to "spicy and...

From ‘Bye Bye Birdie’ to ‘Hello Dolly!’; what awaits for younger Van Hook sophomore

Serenity Li, Copy Editor November 16, 2024

This is the last of a three-part series that focuses on siblings Caleb (a senior) and Kensington (a sophomore) Van Hook and their vast experience performing in live musical and theatrical productions nationwide...

Senior Caleb Van Hook's character (center) sits on a chair while reading the newspaper in the comedy-musical “Bye Bye Birdie” at Hope International University on Sunday, Nov. 10. Van Hook plans to continue to act on stage when he graduates from Sunny Hills.

Senior Caleb Van Hook on getting hooked onto the stage

Serenity Li, Copy Editor November 14, 2024

This is the second of a three-part series that focuses on siblings Caleb (a senior) and Kensington (a sophomore) Van Hook and their vast experience performing in live musical and theatrical productions...

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