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 traditional Americana aesthetic. On August 30, she released her seventh…
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 of their last album release. The album, released just five…
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 Universal Pictures film adaptation of the script, this non-profit community…
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 photo and video coverage of the event! Photos by Graphics…
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 has been a highly anticipated addition to the Fremont food…
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 family in the Silicon Valley coping with their daughter’s mental…
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 followed Broadway’s musical adaptation of the classic DreamWorks Animation motion…
By Staff Writer Shreya Sridhar Decked out head-to-toe in Harry Potter gear, Wizarding World fans lined up around the block for their first chance to see the second installment in the Fantastic Beasts franchise: The…
By Staff Writer Selina Yang Dedicated fans of the MapleStory franchise readily anticipated this October’s reboot of the cult classic massive multiplayer role-playing game (MMORPG) MapleStory 2. MapleStory 2 was released in October 2018, over…
“The Return" of Logic’s Alter Ego, Young Sinatra
By Staff Writer Gregory Wu Renowned rapper Logic released the fourth studio album and entry into the Young Sinatra series, YSIV, on September 28, showcasing his unparalleled lyricism and swift cadence. Despite many tracks running…