Dave Chappelle finishes his contract with Netflix by releasing his last stand-up special entitled “The Closer”. (Image: Courtesy of Netflix). By Val Contreras, Staff Reporter Dave Chappelle revives the discussion of LGBTQ+ equality with his latest stand-up special “The Closer” recently released by Netflix. Chappelle gives his opinion on current social issues, the backlash from […]
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Looking for Movies to Put You in the Spooky Mood? Try These Underrated Scary Movies
A spooky horror list for the spookiest season. Photo courtesy of Unsplash. By Andre Adkins Jr, Staff Writer Every year around Halloween one of the most common ways to get in the holiday spirit is to watch scary movies. Some of us spend longer time scrolling through Netflix or HBO Max than we do actually […]
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Owning the stage: Student- directors finding their authentic voice in “Reader’s Theater”
Readers Theater is a student-directed project featuring adult themes and language. Opening night is Sept. 28. By Lloyd Bravo, Staff Writer “Reader’s Theater” is the department of theater and dance’s latest production held at the University Theater at CSUDH. The theatrical show will feature the visions of student directors, Mathew Lopez and Kirsty Lynn, who […]
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Netflix’s “Crip Camp” is a powerful documentary of Disabled Empowerment
“Netflix’s documentary feature “Crip Camp” showcases the activists behind one of the longest occupational sit-ins in San Francisco’s history. Photo courtesy Netflix. By Destiny Jackson, Arts & Entertainment Editor Though the 2021 Oscar-nominated documentary “Crip Camp” was robbed of a well-deserved award—to a film about a man who befriends an Octopus— this documentary still has […]
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Final CSUDH Play of Season Illuminates Modern Myths
In a not-so-distant future, Earth experiences a second dark age; one without technology and wi-fi in this off-broadway play. Illustrated by Darlene Maes. By Gabriela Medina, Staff Reporter Although the name of the show isn’t in the title, the final play in the CSUDH theater department’s 2020-21 theater season uses an episode of the animated […]