Lyrics from J. Cole’s “Love Yourz.” CREDIT: Aliyah Brown By Aliyah Brown, Staff Reporter Rapper and record producer J. Cole, whose real name is Jermaine Lamarr, has explored a wide range of subjects in his music. Themes present in his songs include racism, single-parent households, poverty, political corruption, and being black and multiracial. Cole’s song […]
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2023 Trends (So Far): Popped Off or Totally Flopped?
BeReal, the Griddy, CapCut, Instagram Notes, and YouTube Shorts are trending this year but are they here to stay? Art by Sara Bhatt. By Sara Bhatt, Staff Reporter In a world where almost everyone is an influencer (or thinks they are at least), trends are sure to come and go. Whether it’s the latest new app […]
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The Algorithms of the Internet are Biased
A computer screen showing a programming code. CREDIT: Courtesy of PxHere. By Jasmine Sanchez Staff Reporter Opening a search engine and typing the question, “Who has won the most soccer world cup goals?” offers a profound answer. The algorithms of the search engine will scout through the internet in seconds to provide an answer, but […]
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Think Again Before Watching the New ‘Avatar’
By Stevey Williams, Staff Reporter Ever since the film Avatar was released in 2009, fans have waited over a decade, specifically 15 years, for a second film to be released. Finally, the second film, Avatar: Way of the Water was released in theaters in December 2022. While some were excited by the release, others were […]
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LA Bars That Will Transport You To Dublin This St. Patrick’s Day
An Irish band entertains LA bar goers at Tam O’Shanter for St. Patrick’s Day festivities. Photo by Tam O’Shanter on Instagram. By Julia McIntyre, Staff Reporter Keep your eyes out for pots of gold at the end of a rainbow, St. Patrick’s Day is almost here. If you don’t have the luck of the Irish, […]