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The lobby is colorful, wild, inviting, and fitting to the experience.

Is Daves Hot Chicken really that hot?

Preston Elliott, Staff Writer May 8, 2023

Dave’s Hot Chicken recently opened a location on Tassajra Road in Dublin, California, but is also a chain in 21 U.S. states and three other countries. Dave’s Hot Chicken was founded by a man named...

Air: Courting A Legend is a fun underdog story that basketball and movie fans alike will enjoy.

Film review: Air: Courting A Legend dunks from the freethrow line

Dylan Breen, Staff Writer April 25, 2023

Air was released in theaters on April 5, 2023, and tells the story of Sonny Vaccaro and the adversity he overcame to convince young star athlete Michael Jordan to sign a shoe deal with Nike. The film highlights...

4/5 --  A thrilling adventure that captures the spirit of D&D while delivering a compelling story and memorable characters, Honor Among Thieves is a must-see fantasy heist.

Film review: “Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves” brings one of the biggest RPGs to thrilling life

Zayn Razakali, Staff Writer April 25, 2023

The Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves movie is a thrilling adventure that brings one of the most beloved tabletop role-playing games to the big screen. Directed by John Francis Daley and Jonathan...

Croffles&Co offers a wide variety of toppings and combinations for customers to choose from.

Croffles&Co. dessert shop opens in Stoneridge Mall

Aileen Hu, AVT News Editor April 21, 2023

Croffles, a hybrid between croissants and waffles, are pastries with a layered croissant-like texture that are cooked and shaped as a waffle. Croffles were popularized in South Korea and started trending,...

The Super Mario Brothers movie is showing at Dublin Regal Cinema.

The Super Mario Bros movie was full of easter eggs, but did that leave much room for plot?

Dhanush Gowda, Staff Writer April 21, 2023

The Super Mario Bros. Movie, an adaptation of the Nintendo games created by Shigeru Miyamoto, released in theaters on April 5th, 2023. The movie brought many of the game concepts to life with many references...

With its bombastic story, refined gameplay, and jaw-dropping graphics, Resident Evil 4 replaces the original as the definitive version of the game.

Video game review: Resident Evil 4 remake is a bombastic, scary thriller

Atheeth Ravikrishnan, Staff Writer April 20, 2023

A bombastic and scary thriller, the original Resident Evil 4 planted itself as one of the true greats in the pantheon of video games. However, Resident Evil 4 has aged quite poorly; with clunky tank controls...

The movie series stars Keanu Reeves as the title character, John Wick.

How does John Wick: Chapter 4 hold up to the rest of the franchise?

Mathew Dickman, Staff Writer April 11, 2023

John Wick: Chapter 4, released in theaters on March 24, 2023, is a worthy addition to the franchise. Chapter 4 is overflowing with action, excitement, fun characters, charm, and emotion. Though this film...

With a plot that's different and out of the box, Cocaine Bear is a film definitely worth checking out.

Film review: “Cocaine Bear” is a must-watch, but offers more comedy than thrill

Zayn Razakali, Staff Writer March 23, 2023

Cocaine Bear, released on Feb. 24, was thoroughly enjoyable, funny, and didn’t take itself seriously, which added to the overall entertainment value. Cocaine Bear took a light-hearted approach to the...

The album Aurora, made by the band in Daisy Jones and the  Six, is available  for streaming on music platforms like Spotify and Apple Music.

Daisy Jones and the Six comes to Amazon Prime, but does it capture the magic of the novel?

Tejasvini Ramesh, Page Editor March 22, 2023

On March 3rd, Amazon Prime released Daisy Jones & The Six, one of their most anticipated TV shows of the year. Directed by James Ponsoldt, the show is based on Taylor Jenkins Reid’s novel by the...

Our reporter Arlina Yang heads out to compare the two leading yogurt brands located in the Pacific Pearl Plaza: Hey! I am Yogost and Yomie's Rice X Yogurt.

Battle of the yogurt drinks: Hey! I am Yogost vs Yomie’s Rice X Yogurt

Arlina Yang, Media Arts Editor March 14, 2023

Yomie’s Rice X Yogurt 有米酸奶 Location: 2705 Stoneridge Dr. Ste 1 Pleasanton, CA 945688 Yomie’s Rice X Yogurt started off as one of the leading yogurt brands in Asia, and they have arrived...

Red Moon in Venus is like a multifaceted love story nabbed straight out of the pages of a grand romance.

Album Review: Red Moon in Venus is Kali Uchis at her most creative, versatile, and passionate

Parth Mishra, Radio and Podcast Editor March 10, 2023

In the wide sea of talented and popular Latino artists, Kali Uchis stands out as the cream of the crop for curating a unique blend of classic American R&B and Latin music. However, Uchis is neither...

Bollywood, which has evolved into a billion dollar film industry, has a rich history that dates back to the mid-1900s with iconic movies that continue to influence and inspire filmmakers today.

Love, dance, and soul: The Romantics pays homage to Yash Chopra’s Bollywood

Zenil Koovejee, AVT Page Editor March 2, 2023

On February 14, Netflix released The Romantics, a four-part documentary series that pays homage to the fifty year legacy of Yash Chopra, Yash Raj Films, and  Indian cinema.  With behind-the-scenes...

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