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Despite high case numbers, low ICU bed availability and dismally slow vaccine rollout, California Governor Gavin Newsom cancelled the states stay at home order.

[PHOTO] Gavin Newsom’s premature reopening risks lives, safety of California residents

February 4, 2021
Call of Duty: Cold War is the latest game in the Call of Duty franchise. The game takes place during the Cold War era.

[PHOTO] Call of Duty: Cold War brings gamers action-packed fun in the Cold War era

December 8, 2020
Alex Trebek passed way on Nov. 8 at the age of 80.

[PHOTO] “Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek leaves behind lasting legacy

November 9, 2020
Among Us is played by millions of people everyday. The hit game did not become popular until two years after its release.

[PHOTO] App of the Month: ‘Among Us’ becomes top video game two years after release

November 2, 2020
Players from the San Francisco 49ers kneel for the National Anthem in support of their teammate Colin Kaepernick. Kaepernicks protests sparked many other NFL players across the league to follow his movement.

[PHOTO] Professional athletes use platform in decades long fight against social injustice

October 13, 2020
Supreme Court justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died on Sept. 18, after 27 years on the Court.

[PHOTO] Legacy left by Ruth Bader Ginsburg must be celebrated, continued

September 25, 2020
Kahoot is a fun way for teachers to teach the material for class.

[PHOTO] Top notch online tools to use during distance learning

September 17, 2020
Call of Duty: Warzone combines the Call of Duty gameplay with Battle Royale gameplay to give users the best gaming experience.

[PHOTO] “Call of Duty: Warzone” brings Battle Royale to the traditional Call of Duty game

June 1, 2020
David Dobriks podcast Views is one of the many hilarious and popular podcasts to date. Below are more recommendations to keep you company during quarantine.

[PHOTO] Sit back, relax and listen to podcasts throughout quarantine

May 8, 2020
Due to social-distancing, museums are bringing their artworks and pieces to your screen. Below are a few free virtual museums to experience.

[PHOTO] Free virtual museums offered during coronavirus pandemic

April 23, 2020
American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift is one of the many artists who have faced mistreatment over the rights to her own music in her record label.

[PHOTO] Rise in record label mistreatment leads to unfairness among artists

March 24, 2020
The Simpsons is one of the many recommended television shows to watch with loved ones and family on Valentines Day. Here are more Valentines Day based specials to binge and laugh at.

[PHOTO] Snuggle and binge chocolates on these Valentine’s Day Special episodes

February 12, 2020
Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw pitches during the 2017 World Series. Kershaw won one game in the World Series.

[PHOTO] Astros cheating scandal takes on baseball

January 28, 2020
Sunday night at the Grammys, Finneas OConnell became a five time winning producer.

[PHOTO] Artist of the Month: Rising artist Finneas becomes five time Grammy winner

January 28, 2020
Big Thief are currently on their North American tour until July of 2020.

[PHOTO] Artist of the Month: Big crowds for Big Thief

January 15, 2020
Other than a regular pumpkin pie, end your Thanksgiving feast with these Pumpkin cupcakes topped with cream cheese frosting from .

[PHOTO] Fill your plate with these Thanksgiving dishes

November 22, 2019
“That ‘70s Show” “Thanksgiving” Season 1, Episode 9 Eric is finally allowed to sit at the adult’s table during Thanksgiving and attempts to capitalize on the moment by announcing his engagement with Donna only to be ruined by Fes who tells everyone that Eric is failing math.

[PHOTO] Thanksgiving special episodes to be grateful and thankful for

November 18, 2019
Disneys new upcoming streaming service, Disney+ is said to be released on Nov. 12. The service will feature many Disney originals and new live action remakes.

[PHOTO] Disney prepares launch of new streaming service

October 14, 2019
Kamala Harris, former district attorney and the state attorney general is running for president for the first time with a campaign based on providing a voice to the voiceless. Harris is in support of a Medicare-for-all system, criminal reform, a large and recurring topic for her campaign and stricter gun laws. Her stance on college is similar to that of fellow candidates Warren and Biden, making two and four-year college free and canceling student debt. She plans on helping reform governmental and immigration systems in a beneficial way to the people, regardless of gender or sexual orientation. She has promised to appoint members of the LGBTQ+ community in her cabinet and other top posts once elected. Her plans to raise teacher pay and combat climate change are both very popular among her supporters and possible voters.

[PHOTO] Get to know your 2020 Democratic candidates

October 14, 2019
Post Malone drops his third hit album, Hollywoods Bleeding on Aug. 6.

[PHOTO] Post drops “Hollywood’s Bleeding” as 2019’s banger

September 16, 2019
Madonnas latest album is set to come out this summer.

[PHOTO] New album releases to deliver heat this summer break

June 2, 2019
Certain changes are needed next school year like increased school activities and higher enrollment numbers.

[PHOTO] Editorial: Improvements needed for next school year

June 1, 2019
Among some of the most affordable activities to partake in this summer break are summer concerts offered for free at venues in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles and Santa Monica.

[PHOTO] Hottest summer concerts to attend for free this summer

June 1, 2019
Ezra Koenig, lead singer of Vampire Weekend, addresses more mature topics on new record Father of the Bride. The May release was the first in six years, proceeding the bands 2013 record Modern Vampires of the City.

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June 1, 2019
Houston-based pop singer Lizzo sings about self love in Truth Hurts.

[PHOTO] Artist of the Month: Lively Lizzo revives pop genre

May 31, 2019
Ezra Koenig performs for Vampire Weekends last tour in San Francisco in 2014.

[PHOTO] Vampire Weekend returns with new album ‘Father of the Bride’

May 7, 2019
Kawhi Leonard of the Toronto Raptors confronts Charlotte Hornets Miles Bridges during a game on March 25.

[PHOTO] Round one of NBA Playoffs end with a bang

May 5, 2019
South African-born actress Charlize Theron stars alongside Seth Rogan in the new R-rated comedy Long Shot, which hits theaters May 3.

[PHOTO] May movie releases worth springing forward to see

April 29, 2019
Marina Diamandis, formerly known as Marina and the Diamonds, returns after a four year hiatus with her new album LOVE + FEAR.

[PHOTO] Marina springs up from four-year hiatus with ‘Love + Fear’

April 26, 2019
Players defend Washington D.C. in a military group in this new third person shooter.

[PHOTO] Defend Washington D.C. in ‘The Division 2’

April 25, 2019
Avengers: Endgame is set to release on April 26.

[PHOTO] Phase three of MCU set to end with ‘Avengers: Endgame’

April 10, 2019
YouTuber Lilly Singh is the first woman in over 30 years to host a late-night talk show.

[PHOTO] Singh becomes late night networks new face

April 8, 2019
R&B singer Khalids newest album Free Spirit is set to release on April 5.

[PHOTO] Khalid teases highly anticipated spring record ‘Free Spirit’

April 3, 2019
Celebrate the accomplishments women have made throughout this years Womens History Month. Some influential women include Bernice Sandler and Yalitza Aparicio.

[PHOTO] Influential women celebrated for impact on society

March 13, 2019
Earn gift cards for your favorite stores by walking into certain stores and scanning items.

[PHOTO] App of the Month: Earn free gifts cards from your favorite stores

December 5, 2018
Sony follows the recent success of Nintendo releasing classic version of old consoles with the introduction of the Playstation Classic.

[PHOTO] Sony turns back time with Playstation Classic

November 16, 2018
People encouraged others to vote throughout the duration of the midterm elections.

[PHOTO] Editorial: Midterm elections bring victory to Democrats

November 14, 2018
A photo from one of Drakes concerts in 2011. The In My Feelings challenge, inspired by his new song, became a social media trend.

[PHOTO] Unsafe social media trend leads to tragedy

October 3, 2018
Schoology is the new grading program that has been implemented district wide.

[PHOTO] New Schoology grading program opens to mixed reception

September 19, 2018
The new season of American Horror Story premieres on Sept. 10.

[PHOTO] The end of the world begins in ominous “American Horror Story: Apocalypse”

September 10, 2018
Teachers from the Los Angeles Unified School District plan on going on strike for UTLAs Last, Best, & Final Offer, a proposal for better wages and working conditions that LAUSD rejected.

[PHOTO] LAUSD teachers authorize strike for higher wages, better work environments

September 1, 2018
The new Superintendent of the Los Angeles Unified School District has been decided to be Austin Beutner, former business man with no previous involvement in education.

[PHOTO] Austin Beutner starts as new LAUSD superintendent

May 16, 2018
Pixar Fest will take place from April 13 to Sept. 3.

[PHOTO] You’ve got a friend at Pixar Fest

May 10, 2018
Avengers: Infinity War combined every current Marvel movie storyline into an action packed film.

[PHOTO] “Avengers: Infinity War” shocks Marvel fans with groundbreaking storyline

May 1, 2018
Students avoid attending community college after high school due to negative common misconceptions, despite these colleges being so inexpensive.

[PHOTO] Negative community college stigmas avert students from affordable college options

April 10, 2018
Maze Runner: The Death Cure ends the notorious trilogy.

[PHOTO] “Maze Runner” trilogy comes to an end

February 7, 2018
Print editor-in-chief Cristina Jercan received an acceptance from the University of Redlands before winter break began since she applied through early action.

[PHOTO] Early action relieves college stress

January 30, 2018
Schoology is the new system that is being used by schools throughout LAUSD and will go into effect next school year.

[PHOTO] Schoology enters, Jupiter Ed heads out

January 26, 2018
New laws will be going into effect once the new year begins.

[PHOTO] New year brings new laws

December 12, 2017
Uber is a rides-sharing service provided by hired drivers who have recently faced allegations of sexually harassing passengers.

[PHOTO] Passengers left unsafe in the seats of an Uber

December 11, 2017
Rapper Lil Peep tragically dies of an overdose at the age of 21.

[PHOTO] Rapper Lil Peep dies at 21

November 19, 2017
Seniors will have their Grad Night at Disneys California Adventure on June 9.

[PHOTO] Grad night finalized after weeks of controversy

November 1, 2017
California currently waits for Governor Jerry Brown to sign or veto Assembly Bill 19, which would waive fees at any community college for a students first year.

[PHOTO] Community College to be tuition-free with Assembly Bill 19

October 24, 2017
Carrie Fisher at the 2015 Comi-Con. Fisher, died Dec. 27 at the age of 60, after suffering a heart attack a few days before.

[PHOTO] “‘Star Wars’ will never be the same without our Princess’

December 27, 2016
DC- The DC fandom includes comic books, movies, videogames and TV shows that take place in a universe where superhe- roes fight crimes, similar to their common rivals: the Marvel fandom. It is actually set in a very different universe, however, since there is a difference in heroes, villains and settings. There is anticipation in the DC fandom since the DC universe is launch- ing more than 20 new comics with return- ing superheroes such as Batman, Justice League, and The Flash in June.

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December 27, 2016
Star Wars- This fandom includes many passionate and generally nerdy peo- ple who enjoy Star Wars, a science fiction film series about the adventures of various characters in space. From the release of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” in De- cember of last year and the anticipation of what else is to come in the Star Wars franchise, this fandom has a lot to be excited about.

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December 27, 2016
Harry Potter (“Potterheads”)- This fandom involves the popular book series written by J.K. Rowling and the films created based on the books. The books chronicle the ad- ventures of the young wizard Harry Potter. On July 31, Rowling will publish the script for the stage play “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child,” which takes place 19 years after the final book of the series with the grown up wizard. The film “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them,” based on the book which was written by Rowling in 2001, is also coming out this year. There is excitement about its release on Nov. 18.

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December 27, 2016
Doctor Who (“Whovians”)- “Doctor Who” is a show that dates back about 50 years ago with a classic series as well as a new rebooted series from 2005. The se- ries, which is now on its ninth season in the new version of the show, features the ad- ventures of an alien who calls himself “the Doctor” who can travel through space and time in a police box called the “TARDIS.”

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December 27, 2016
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