Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Falls
by Staff Writer Sreetama Chowdhury Plagued by plot holes and lazy characterization, the ninth and final installment in the Skywalker saga is a deeply unsatisfying…
Arts and Entertainment
Jesus is King: A Genuine Expression of Kanye West’s Christian Faith
By Staff Writers Sumani Alem and Christine Dong Rapper Kanye West is no stranger to controversy — from his notorious “i’mma let you finish” moment…
All Jokes Aside, Todd Phillips’ Joker is a Seriously Entertaining Movie About Mental Health
by Staff Writer Varun Upadhyay Grim and devastating, Todd Phillips’ R-rated supervillain origin story, Joker, is an incredibly insightful movie on the flaws of society…
Norman F***ing Rockwell! is a Showcase of Lana Del Rey’s Poetic Brilliance
By Opinion Editor Aria Lakhmani After a two year hiatus, Lana Del Rey has returned to the indie-pop scene with a new spin on her…
Map of the Soul: Persona Could Use a Map of Its Own
By Staff Writer Christine Dong Internationally renowned K-pop boy band BTS returns with a new EP, Map of the Soul: Persona, hot on the heels…
Mamma Mia! is a Winner that Takes it All
By Staff Writer Sabrina Cai Stage 1 Theatre’s production of ABBA’s Mamma Mia!, opened on March 2 at Newark Memorial High School. Following the 2008…
Liam Payne Concert at MSJ
Singer Liam Payne paid a visit to MSJ on Friday, February 15, performing multiple songs for an enthusiastic audience. Relive the concert by checking out…
The Halal Guys: A Fresh Take on Middle Eastern Cuisine
By A&E Editor Shray Vaidya and Staff Writer Yusuf Rasheed Leading up to its grand opening in Pacific Commons on February 8, The Halal Guys…
Director of Award-Winning Feature Film Speaks about Mental Health
By Staff Writers Shreya Sridhar & Gregory Wu The Valley is a local, independent feature film written and directed by Saila Kariat. It focuses on an Indian-American…
Shrek The Musical proves to be an Ogre-Achiever
By Staff Writer Meera Seghal Starstruck Theatre’s production of Shrek The Musical opened at the Smith Center in Ohlone College on January 11. The production…