The Bangtan Boys are back
Sarah Falahawazi, Staff Writer
October 18, 2018
Through their remarkable vocals, poetic lyrics and boyish good looks, boy band Bulletproof Boy Scouts (BTS) has spread the Korean Pop craze to the rest of the world through their groundbreaking album, "Love Yourself: Answer." Debuting at number one on the US Billboard 200 with “Love Yourse...
Rice Things is a hidden treat
Sara Falahahwazi, Staff Writer
September 27, 2018
A Japanese dining festival lies in the last place you would expect: on the edge of an unremarkable shopping plaza, right next to a quaint nail salon. With its casual atmosphere and affordable food options, Rice Things is bringing more than just rice to Redondo Beach. The low prices and easily missed exterior of...
A dark web in dark times
Sydney Nguyen, Staff Writer
September 25, 2018
Living in a digital world, people often express a side of themselves that would otherwise be hidden from the world. Through a distinct and fresh way of storytelling through a computer screen, Aneesh Chaganty’s “Searching” highlights the two-sided aspects of social media, allowing people a platfo...
Battle Royale
Sydeney Nguyen, Staff Writer
June 4, 2018
Marvel Studios has hooked fans into their elaborate and masterfully crafted Marvel Cinematic Universe, or MCU, through their movies over the past 10 years, taking us all over their universe from “The Avengers” here on Earth to “Guardians of the Galaxy” in space. The vastness of this “univers...
Raw fish rolled fresh
Austin Nunis, Staff Writer
May 8, 2018
Kura Revolving Sushi Bar in Torrance introduces a new take on the average sushi dine-in experience with a concept new to the U.S. : a conveyor belt running throughout the restaurant where everyone can access sushi at any booth. Conveyor belt sushi is not a new idea in more trendy downtown LA areas, althoug...
Silence is golden
Sydeny Nguyen, Staff Writer
May 8, 2018
For most, sound is found in abundance and is a sense we take for granted in daily life since it is found all around. However, in a world where any noise could jeopardize lives, “silence is survival” and a deeper appreciation for sound is developed. John Krasinski’s “A Quiet Place” brings not ...
Who’s your Hopdoddy
Sophie Flemming, Staff Writer
March 29, 2018
Crafting their locally-sourced and mouth-watering food, Hopdoddy Burger Bar entices customers into a world of flavor. Located inside El Segundo's mini-mall, The Point, this restaurant has "a passion to bring you burgers made with fresh, all-natural ingredients prepared by hand." The restaurant ins...
My heart’s not in Havana
Sophie Fleming, Staff Writer
February 8, 2018
Cuban-American Camila Cabello successfully launches her stirringly-vibrant career as a solo artist through the release long-awaited solo debut Camila. Following the singer-songwriter’s brutal departure from girl-band Fifth Harmony, this album consists of Cabello’s own tropical, hip-swaying rhythms ...
Pho-nomenal food
Sydney Nguyen, Staff Writer
February 8, 2018
When people think of Vietnamese food they generally refer to “phở” and “bánh mì” sandwiches, but are rarely exposed to other authentic dishes. Pho Hue Oi puts traditional central Vietnamese cuisine in the spotlight as the Vietnamese food scene gains more popularity. The restaurant ...
Din Tai Funky
Alexis Mesa, Staff Writer
December 14, 2017
In a sea of popular teenage fashion boutiques and sneakerhead hotspots lies Din Tai Fung, a branch of a growing dim sum-like restaurant chain expanding in the United States. With five locations in Southern California, many of Din Tai Fung’s eaters have been brainwashed by the opinions of misguided fr...
Lost in Daydreams
Austin Nunis, Staff Writer
November 2, 2017
One of the most endearing qualities about Weezer is their ability to please a variety of different ears through a mix of peppy pop songs and their signature guitar riffs. On albums such as The Green Album and Make Believe, the band explores a vibe more directed towards the general public, while albums li...
December 21, 2018
Fast, cheap, and eco-friendly transportation has made its way to the South Bay in the form of dockless scooters. However, the sweaty hands of our state and local governments...
Kate Ripley, Staff Writer
September 27, 2018
The American lack of understanding when it comes to our money and how we spend it poses a dangerous threat to the productivity of our country and creates issues of disrespect...
September 27, 2018
Imagine lying on a sunny beach on vacation, soaking in the salty ocean air. Then, someone’s phone rings. A man answers it, sighs, and gets up to head back into work. Well,...
Alex Dang, Entertainment Editor
September 27, 2018
Stop sucking — that’s the slogan of the newest environmental movement, eliminating the use of plastic straws. The United Kingdom and Taiwan both intend to ban plastic...
Molly Cochran, Writing Editor
September 25, 2018
Historically, a dress code has been in place in schools worldwide to promote a healthy learning environment with minimal distraction. However, the dress code has shifted to...
American schools do not adequately address sexual health to youth
May 29, 2018
May 29, 2018
Teachers should be allowed modern politics in the classroom
May 29, 2018