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Promotional poster for the 2009 TV series, ‘Strawberry Shortcake's Berry Bitty Adventures’.

Into the Berryverse

Aria Kamdar, Reporter May 27, 2026

Known for her food-themed friends and franchise, Strawberry Shortcake has become an icon in pop culture over time. Strawberry Shortcake was introduced to the world in 1973 through a greeting card designed...

A composition of the iconic ramen scene from the film Tampopo, with Remy from Ratatouille on the left, all enjoying a meal against a background world made of herbs and seasonings.

My Food, Your Food, Our Food

Terry Thinh Tran, Reporter May 26, 2026

Picture this: you’re sitting alone, maybe you’re studying for an upcoming test, maybe you’re binging old but awesome kung-fu movies or just mindlessly scrolling on your phone. All of a sudden, a...

A scene from The Great Gatsby (2013) featuring Leonardo DiCaprio and Carey Mulligan as Gatsby and Daisy dancing together at one of Gatsby’s parties.

All that glitter is not gold

Victor Valoha, Reporter April 22, 2026

Editors’ Note: This article includes minor and major spoilers from both the book and movie “The Great Gatsby”. For nearly a century, “The Great Gatsby” by F. Scott Fitzgerald has remained...

Photo taken of the Cinderella Castle at the Magic Kingdom Park in Disney World.

Has Disney “Let it Go?”

Nitya Swaroop, Reporter April 21, 2026

Disney’s “Golden Era”, from its early movies in 1937 all the way to the late 1990s, is often remembered for its strong storytelling, eye-catching animation and ever-increasing popularity all around...

From Family to Tables: Homestyle Eats

Advika Singaravelan, Reporter April 20, 2026

In a world filled with fast-food restaurant chains, it can be difficult to find remarkable flavors that are unique to family-owned establishments. Discovering these homestyle eats can be tedious—scrolling...

Revolution in Black and White

Terry Thinh Tran, Reporter February 3, 2026

“Citizen Kane” was released on May 1, 1941, and over the course of eight decades, it still endures as one of the greatest and most influential movies of all time. It was almost universally hailed...

Wickedly Popular

Wickedly Popular

Cece Le Messurier and Kara Luayon January 28, 2026

For the past 22 years, audiences around the world have been “Dancing Through Life” to the award-winning broadway musical “Wicked.” The “Wicked” story begins with L. Frank Baum’s novel...

From the Queue to the Stage View

From the Queue to the Stage View

Dylan Sim, Team Editor May 12, 2025

You sit in silence, anxiously pressing the Ticketmaster reload button again and again, each time hoping to see a new page, a page filled with blue seats. A universal experience many high schoolers share...

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Defrosting Winter Favorites

Dylan Sim, Team Editor February 14, 2025

Holiday movies are a tradition for many and with the large variety, there are many options to choose from. Many will watch these movies to get into the festive mood and kickstart the holiday season.  Sophomore...

Winter Holidays Around the Globe

Winter Holidays Around the Globe

Gagandeep Kaur, Copy Editor January 13, 2025

Time for the winter holidays! Winter is a season of sharing warm meals with loved ones, celebrating the delights of life and the joy of celebrating distinct cultures. It is fascinating to learn about how...

On Wednesdays We Watch Mean Girls

On Wednesdays We Watch Mean Girls

Lorenzo Almario, Reporter May 31, 2024

Get in loser we’re watching “Mean Girls.”   The movie “Mean Girls (2004),” written and released by Tina Fey on Apr. 30, 2004, is a cultural phenomenon with widespread critical acclaim....

Once Upon A K-Drama

Once Upon A K-Drama

Jessica Do, Reporter May 20, 2024

16 episodes… no cliffhangers, lovable characters and a quick binge—the mix that UPA’s community cherishes. Korean dramas snuck their way into Americans’ hearts and introduced a unique way to enjoy...

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