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Book Review: "The Fault in our Stars"

Book Review: “The Fault in our Stars”

By Emma Boczek and Emma Boczek May 10, 2012

In “The Fault in Our Stars”, John Green’s authentic writing sweeps readers into the bleak world of 16-year-old Hazel, a quirky, sarcastic realist, who lives “busy days of Having Cancer,” which...

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FIRE BREATHING FISH: Empire of the Sun

Mini music reviews of royalty inspired artists

By Veronica Russel and Veronica Russel Apr 30, 2012

Rule the school and its airwaves with artists that remind one of a simpler time, a time when feudalism was still at its prime and a king and queen ruled over vast territories. Artists like King Charles,...

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Overlong "The Five-Year Engagement" still has fun despite runtime

Overlong “The Five-Year Engagement” still has fun despite runtime

By Wesley Emblidge Apr 30, 2012

On the surface, “The Five-Year Engagement” sounds great. The director of “Forgetting Sarah Marshal” teaming up with his star from that movie, Jason Segel, on another R rated romantic comedy....

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Beth's Community Kitchen review

Beth’s Community Kitchen review

By Sonja Hutson Apr 19, 2012

Downtown Mill Valley has a new addition to its rows of quaint shops and restaurants, and, although I may be unrealistically optimistic sometimes, I think it’s safe to say Beth’s Community Kitchen is...

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Tyga “Careless World, Rise of the Last King”

By Aaron Vad Apr 5, 2012

I’ll be honest, I did not go in to this album with high expectations. In my eyes, Tyga, the new Young Money rapper from Compton, seemed like another weak mainstream rapper who got way too much support...

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Charms of cast save "Salmon Fishing in the Yemen"

Charms of cast save “Salmon Fishing in the Yemen”

By Wesley Emblidge Mar 8, 2012

The title “Salmon Fishing in the Yemen” might seem to be some sort of metaphorical title, but in fact it’s exactly what the film centers on. The consultant (Emily Blunt) for a sheik in Yemen (Amr...

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"Being Flynn" centers around undesirable character

“Being Flynn” centers around undesirable character

By Wesley Emblidge Mar 7, 2012

At one point, Robert De Niro one of the best actor’s in the business. As of late however, he’s struggled to release anything of real value with films like “New Year’s Eve” and “Little Fockers.”...

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“Jeff Who Lives at Home” embraces heartfelt moments

“Jeff Who Lives at Home” embraces heartfelt moments

By Wesley Emblidge Mar 6, 2012

When you sit down to watch a film starring Jason Segal (“Forgetting Sarah Marshal”) and Ed Helms (“The Hangover”), one might expect a crazy, raunchy, R comedy. Although “Jeff Who Lives at Home”...

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Justin Bieber and Christmas Music: Two Wrongs That Don’t Make a Right

Justin Bieber and Christmas Music: Two Wrongs That Don’t Make a Right

By Sophie McGuinness Mar 1, 2012

Justin Bieber and Christmas music alone are poisons potent enough to kill even the brightest of moods, but Justin Bieber has really dropped the bomb with his Christmas special, “Under the Mistletoe,”...

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The Fault in Our Stars Review

The Fault in Our Stars Review

By Nate Vogel Jan 15, 2012

You know you have a good book in your hands when it makes you laugh, cry, think deeply of life and death, and feel incredibly awkward at moments. “The Fault in Our Stars” is such a book. The author...

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Hit FOX series "Bones" returns for a sucessful season 7

Hit FOX series “Bones” returns for a sucessful season 7

By Christopher Yip Nov 3, 2011

Fox’s hit series, Bones, continued with its seventh season on November 3 in its signature fashion. The first scene opened with a group of armor-clad men rushing through the forest in an intense game...

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Political satire “Butter” makes use of talented cast with creative concept and witty screenplay

Political satire “Butter” makes use of talented cast with creative concept and witty screenplay

By Wesley Emblidge Nov 2, 2011

Is there really anything more compelling than the story of a small town butter carving competition? “Butter,” the film by Jim Field Smith that showed at the recent 34th Mill Valley Film Festival,...

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