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Thoughts on the iPhone 6

Thoughts on the iPhone 6

By Jackson Gathard Nov 23, 2014

Going into the summer of 2014, there was a lot of hype about the release of the rumored iPhone 6. On September 9, Apple hosted a release event for the iPhone 6, and its bigger brother the iPhone 6 plus....

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Juiced about Health

By Johanna Wong Nov 18, 2014

Over the last few months, lots of different juice bars and cafes have been sprouting up in Mill Valley. We’ve been hit with a health craze as restaurants and markets are now highlighting their organic...

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The Film Standard: "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles"

The Film Standard: “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles”

By TBN Nov 14, 2014

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jn6pA6xEVw&feature=youtu.be Welcome to The Film Standard, the show where TBN movie experts analyze the latest box office hits. In this segment, Review Master Judah...

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The Equalizer: Denzel Delivers

The Equalizer: Denzel Delivers

By Dom Quaranta Oct 27, 2014

Denzel Washington is no stranger to channeling the role of an unforgiving bad ass. Whether it is his portrayal of ruthless Harlem drug lord Frank Lucas in “American Gangster” or his role on the opposite...

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"Tyranny" Breaks Experimental Music Boundaries

“Tyranny” Breaks Experimental Music Boundaries

By Cam Vernali Oct 24, 2014

If you had to describe pretty much anyone's first impression when listening to the album Tyranny, it would be messy. Tyranny, released on September 23rd, is the latest album that is a result of Julian...

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The Samurai’s Return

By Max Plotkin Oct 24, 2014

Like a warrior returning from battle, Mill Valley’s Samurai Sushi has reopened after an interminable renovation. In the foyer, a glass case holds Samurai armor, the mask’s mouth turned down...

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Sims 4: A Worthwhile Addition

Sims 4: A Worthwhile Addition

By Leo DiPierro Oct 24, 2014

Content: 3/5 Gameplay: 4/5 Features: 3.5/5 Overall impression: 7/10 The Sims by EA and Maxis is one of the most recognized franchises in the gaming world, spanning multiple consoles and generations...

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Boyhood’s Original Take on Coming of Age

Boyhood’s Original Take on Coming of Age

By Isabella Schloss Oct 24, 2014

It’s easy to pass off Richard Linklater’s film “Boyhood” as just another coming of age story about a young boy passing through that awkward stage between childhood and adulthood while learning...

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Unwanted Album: “Songs of Innocence”

Unwanted Album: “Songs of Innocence”

By Daniel Carroll Oct 24, 2014

On September 9, students across the school could be heard expressing their outrage over the fact that a new album had appeared on their iPhones uninvited. The face behind the crime is the legendary...

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Karen O's Heartbroken Crush Songs

Karen O’s Heartbroken Crush Songs

By Claire Donohue Oct 2, 2014

On September 9, 35-year-old rock musician Karen Lee Orzolek (better known by her stage name Karen O) released her debut solo album “Crush Songs.” The South-Korean born American musician began her...

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The Best and Worst of Outside Lands Festival

The Best and Worst of Outside Lands Festival

By Daniel Carroll Oct 2, 2014

Skimming down the Outside Lands 2014 lineup for the first time, I found myself scowling. Most of the artists on the list were either completely foreign or I had already seen them live (ugh, poor me). However,...

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The Black Keys Turn Blue

The Black Keys Turn Blue

By Isabella Schloss Jun 11, 2014

It was 2002 when the Black Keys released their debut album “The Big Come Up.” Since then, they have released six studio records, three of them self-produced, and built up a large underground...

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