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Party School by Jon Hart challenges the idea that success is tied to prestigious colleges, showing that growth and self-worth can be found in unexpected places. The novel critiques societal pressures and redefines success as personal development rather than external validation.

BOOK REVIEW: Coming-of-age novel flips the typical college narrative

Emily Lee, Social Media Team & Staff Reporter April 25, 2025

In his coming-of-age novel, Party School, Jon Hart reveals that growth does not always come with prestige. He explores the tension between self-perception and societal expectations. In a competitive...

MUSIC SINGLE REVIEW: ‘Can’t Fake It’ singer brings unique twist to breakup genre

Lauren Kang, Sports Editor March 8, 2025

With angsty lyrics and puzzled emotions that are all too familiar to teenagers like herself, 15-year-old Freya Skye creates a catchy song that brings a youthful, energetic spark to the pop genre in her...

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...

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...

The album cover of Fireworks and Rollerblades, released on Friday, April 5, depicts singer-songwriter Benson Boone skating amid fireworks.

MUSIC REVIEW: Benson Boone’s Fireworks & Rollerblades sparks emotion, making it worth listening

Katelyn Ahn, Business Manager & Spotlight Team Reporter May 30, 2024

Songs today usually follow the same cliche, heart-breaking pattern, but Fireworks & Rollerblades by singer-songwriter Benson Boone manages to outperform the standards and convey deep emotions that...

An artist’s rendering of Ariana Grande’s Eternal Sunshine photoshoot released on Friday, March 8. The photoshoot encapsulates the ethereal aura Grande desires for her album.

MUSIC REVIEW: Ariana Grande opens up new chapter of her life with post-divorce album

Stacy Kim, Feature Editor April 23, 2024

Singer Ariana Grande has dealt with her breakups before in her previous albums. Sweetener (2018) and Positions (2020) come to mind. However, Grande’s latest album titled, Eternal Sunshine, takes...

Maya Lopez (left), who has a hearing disability and takes on the moniker “Echo,” has a meeting with Kingpin to discuss Lopez’s future following the death of her father in the first episode.

SERIES REVIEW: Marvel’s ‘Echo’ uses violence to thrust the power of identity and representation on screen

Jenna Kim, Entertainment Editor March 11, 2024

Fans revere the Marvel franchise for its powerful superheroes with otherworldly abilities — but sometimes, it is the humanity of a character that truly appeals to an audience. This is the best part of...

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

The first episode of the Netflix live action adaptation of the famous Japanese manga, “One Piece,” sets the series up to truly capture the creative and exciting essence of the pirate world filled with...

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

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...

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, Editor-in-Chief 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, 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

“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...

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