Vince Staples’ “FM!” is a paradoxical reflection on gang culture
EntertainmentReviews November 12, 2018
BY JOSEPH STURGEON On November 2, Long Beach rapper Vince Staples released his third consecutive studio album in the past three years, entitled ‘“FM!” “FM!” is Staples’ most energetic album yet. Most tracks were produced by Los Angeles-based DJ Kenny Beats. Many of the songs on “FM!” featured upbeat... Read more
BY ISABELLA MARCON There is little doubt that the media-streaming provider, Netflix, has become so popular that it has become more than just an entertainment option. It has assumed the role of shaping American culture itself. Having original content and a massive collection of movies and television shows, Netflix... Read more
“The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina”: Transforming a childhood classic from a superficial sitcom to an eerie tale of witch-like devotion
EntertainmentReviews November 8, 2018
BY ANNABELLE ROSA One of the most common fads for television remakes in the 21st century is the transformation of previously kitschy and cartoonish stories and turning them into something darker and sinister. This appears to be a side effect of the rising popularity of more complex narratives that... Read more
CCHS Thespians “The Frogs” was good, but not great
EntertainmentReviews November 6, 2018
BY GENNA NORDLING What has thespians’ inside jokes, ancient Greek language and political figures? The CCHS Thespians’ rendition of “The Frogs” by Aristophanes, of course. This production was not necessarily action-packed, but it was filled with great acting and an interesting interpretation of the original book. These characters add... Read more
“Come From Away” to see one of Broadway’s finest
EntertainmentReviews October 27, 2018
BY ARIELLE KRAUS “Come From Away” is a Broadway show like no other. With a cast of only 12 adults, the show blows the audience away with its music, props and message. The show is set during a tragedy, but shows individuals that there is light even in the... Read more
Common threads: The new season of “South Park” takes aim at familiar themes
EntertainmentReviews October 26, 2018
BY ISABELLA MARCON Leading up to the season 22 premiere of Comedy Central’s animated show, “South Park,” series creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker have actively promoted mildly concerning campaigns for both the cancellation of their show and for the show’s upcoming season premiere. The show’s Twitter account posted... Read more
From Broadway to bookstores: “Dear Evan Hansen” has now become a novel
Entertainment October 12, 2018
BY ARIELLE KRAUS The Broadway show “Dear Evan Hansen” has sincerely touched the lives of those who have seen it. On October 8, 2018, the production was made into a novel, enabling more individuals to be impacted by this story. The powerful message of “Dear Evan Hansen” will leave... Read more
“The Hate U Give” gives a lot to think about
EntertainmentReviews October 10, 2018
BY KAREN SUROS Impactful. The word alone does not do justice to all the emotions “The Hate U Give” creates inside all members of the general audience. While racial divides are a big theme throughout the film, it’s able to unify a variety of people with its strong message.... Read more
BY SOFIA MENDEZ As school has begun, many students are very eager to try out to be a member of various sports teams. Take this quiz and find out what CCHS sport you belong to! Photos courtesy of The Lariat Photography and Pexels Read more
Call an exterminator: iOS 12 has too many bugs
EntertainmentReviews October 8, 2018
BY ARIELLE KRAUS After much anticipation, Apple has released its latest operating system, iOS 12. This update focuses more on the stability of previous features instead of the addition of new ones. As per usual, Apple has failed to create another operating system without a variety of bugs. According to... Read more
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