The Accolade

Though pricey, new Amerige Heights Town Center eatery may be ‘dPLACE’ to go for special celebrations like Valentine’s Day and graduation

Jiwoo Han, Sports Editor • January 20, 2023

With plates on its head, a three-tiered device the size of a toddler quietly buzzes and radiates green and violet lights as the food makes a flashy entrance. That's one of the interesting features...

Swift’s latest, Midnights, worth listening ‘round the clock

Alexxa Berumen, Feature Editor • November 29, 2022

Taylor Swift: Oct. 24, 2006. Speak Now: Oct. 25, 2010. Red: Oct. 22, 2012. Known to dominate the music charts in October with more than half of her studio albums released this season, singer-songwriter...

Multiversus makes players double up to double the fun

David Kim, Staff Reporter • September 30, 2022

“PREPARE YOURSELF!” That’s the male announcer-type voice that players hear when they load into the recently released Multiversus game and turn to face their opponents. This novel and competitive...

14-year-old singer Keedron Bryant pioneers a refreshing, relatable approach to love songs with self-titled EP

Hannah Lee, Opinion Editor • March 31, 2022

Captivating the hearts — and ears — of listeners from all ages, 14-year-old American singer Keedron Bryant impresses listeners with his new and self-titled EP, the third one of his career. The...

Restaurant ducks red flavor to town center

Dominique Chang, Assistant Business Manager • November 19, 2021

Quack! Quack! Quack! That’s how many quacks out of five that Red Duck in Fullerton’s Amerige Town Center deserves. The restaurant, which opened last month and replaces Ono Hawaiian BBQ, offers Korean...

Marvel’s latest “Shang-Chi” delights with first-time majority Asian American cast

Michelle Sheen, Editor-in-Chief • September 14, 2021

Starring its first Asian American superhero, “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the 10 Rings” made its long-awaited appearance as the second Marvel movie released this year, representing the rich Chinese...

Board and Brew offers healthy, tasty sandwiches worth the drive — and a bite

Lauren Jung, Guest Columnist • May 21, 2021

“Do your tastebuds need a visit from the flavor fairy?” Board and Brew, the new restaurant that celebrated its grand opening in La Habra last month, displays this question on its website as it invites...

Despite controversy, Lana Del Rey’s latest music video breaks through with mystique and flair

Andrew Ngo, Web Editor-in-Chief • January 25, 2021

Lana Del Rey can’t stay away from trouble. As recently as this past May, critics have called out the “Summertime Sadness” singer over supposed cultural appropriation, outspoken political stances...

‘Love and Monsters’ offers just right amount of thrills for Halloween treat

Hope Li, Opinion Editor • October 25, 2020

A hybrid of “Jurassic World” with its giant dinos and “The Maze Runner” with its pandemic-induced plot, “Love and Monsters” offers viewers a fast-paced adventure and a fresh take on the importance...

First season of Netflix’s Korean-imported drama quite ‘Okay’ to binge watch

Yeihn Lee, Staff Reporter • August 29, 2020

It’s a classic story revolving around a pair of star-crossed lovers -- only with a hint of mild horror yet still quite satisfying to watch. The debut season of the Korean TV drama, “It’s Okay...

Get ready to sing along with Disney Plus’ latest movie adaptation of the young adult novel, ‘Stargirl’

Hope Li, Opinion Editor • March 22, 2020

In a March 13 interview with USA Today, Grace VanderWaal said she wrote her song, “Today and Tomorrow,” on the set of her debut film, “Stargirl,” without any intention of including it in the...

Despite cliche elements, Pixar’s first fantasy production, ‘Onward,’ moves with dramatic flair

Hope Li, Opinion Editor • March 15, 2020

Although Disney/Pixar’s “Onward” has a predictable redemptive plot, the wholesome film impressively crafts a time-conscious story containing multiple layers within 102-minutes. Blue-skinned elf...