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On the Border: Traditional Treats You Can Make This Halloween

On the Border: Traditional Treats You Can Make This Halloween

Emma Ka, Andrew Xiao, and Mark Zhou October 19, 2021

As the new autumn season falls upon Pleasanton, everyone is getting into the Halloween spirit. With such a festive atmosphere having taken hold, people are decorating their houses, carving pumpkins, and...

The very embodiment of Marvel’s darker side, a villain named Carnage,  stands as an example of her namesake: cruel, incomprehensible, and bloodthirsty to a fault.

Movie Review: “Venom: Let There Be Carnage”

Parth Mishra, AV Radio EIC October 16, 2021

The story of Eddie Brock and his symbiote Venom continues in “In Venom: Let There Be Carnage,” the long awaited sequel to Venom (2018). After critics flamed the first movie, Marvel forged the core...

"The Melodic Blue" features sixteen distinct tracks.

Music Review: The Melodic Blue

Parth Mishra, AV Radio EIC September 30, 2021

Baby Keem kicks off his debut in mainstream rap with highly experimental album "The Melodic Blue." The versatile rapper is willing to go to any lengths in order to find his groove. Surprising fans with...

Book Review: Crying in H-Mart

Book Review: Crying in H-Mart

Kevin Zhu, Staff Writer September 30, 2021

When a loved one dear to us dies, very rarely do we ever think about a supermarket. For Michelle Zauner, she thinks of H-Mart, a Korean grocery store chain.  Crying in H-Mart is a memoir written by...

Pepperocino Kettle Chips are most recommended, with Tostitos and Veggie Straws coming in behind.

The American Dream in a Chip 

Tegan Morrison, Guest Writer September 21, 2021

A simple bag of soft, yet crunchy, chips that can make a day better can be ruined by one flaw. From the puff of gross moldy air a bag of chips can let out when you open the brand-new bag, to the worst...

Cali Kid Burgers N' Shakes combines perfect presentation and taste in their foods.

Food Review: Cali Kid Burgers N’ Shakes

Alex Wu, Staff Writer September 20, 2021

Anybody who is tired of ordinary burger restaurants with dimmed lights and stuffy atmosphere should try Cali Kid Burgers & Shakes. It is a new, modern restaurant that breaks the traditional concept...

A half dozen box of Mochiholic's specialty, mochi donuts, starts at $17.

Food Review: Mochiholic

Parth Mishra, AV Radio EIC September 16, 2021

A Bay Area specialty has finally made its way to Pleasanton in the name of Mochiholic. Mochiholic is a donut store that doesn’t sell the doughnuts everyone is used to, but premium donuts made of mochi,...

Movie Review: Free Guy

Movie Review: Free Guy

Anaita Mistry, Page Editor September 2, 2021

Overview Ryan Reynolds and Jodie Comer steal hearts and save worlds in Shawn Levy’s recent comedy Free Guy.  Flashing lights and vibrancy bring the movie's video-game setting to life while capturing...

Josee, with a love for the seas, swims in her dreams.

Movie Review: Josee, the Tiger and the Fish

Kevin Zhu, Staff Writer August 28, 2021

Real Tigers and Real Fish Note: The following review contains spoilers. Realism is a trait highly valued but rarely found. In media, everything is exaggerated. Blown up out of proportion, drama is often...

Jungle Cruise released July 30, 2021.

Movie Review: Jungle Cruise

Sara Kracke, Photo Editor August 26, 2021

Craving another adventure-packed film on the big screen? Jungle Cruise with stars Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Emily Blunt light up the screen in the new hit movie. This motion picture is rated PG-13,...

Our band of heroes (Or, supervillains) head out to save the day yet again. Or are they?...

Movie Review: The Suicide Squad

Parth Mishra, Radio/Podcasting EIC August 26, 2021

Disclaimer: This movie is rated R and not recommended for people under the age 18 without parental consent due to strong violence and gore, language throughout, some sexual references, drug use, and brief...

Book Review: Mary and the Captain

Book Review: Mary and the Captain

Carol Xu, Page Editor August 21, 2021

    As websites like Fanfiction.net and Wattpad.com swell in popularity for readers’ creative reimaginings of romantic pairings in books and films, professional authors have also begun to turn...

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