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Aziz Ansari: Master of my Netflix History

By Cam Vernali Dec 10, 2015

While I try to pride myself on not being one of those “techie youngsters” as my grandfather would call my peers, Netflix is a guilty pleasure I can’t live without. I check for new additions pretty...

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Beach House's "Thank Your Lucky Stars:" I'm Thankful For It

Beach House’s “Thank Your Lucky Stars:” I’m Thankful For It

By Cam Vernali Nov 28, 2015

There's no time like the present, and this seems to be especially true for indie band Beach House, who just released their second album of 2015. "Thank Your Lucky Stars" was released on October 16, only...

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Best Places to Get Coffee in San Francisco

Best Places to Get Coffee in San Francisco

By Jackson Gathard Nov 16, 2015

Artisan coffee shops are a staple of the San Francisco food scene. Some are just meant for a great Instagram opp, while others take their coffee  and food more seriously--here are some of the best places...

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Bon Don Candy Shop: Bitter-Sweet

By Trent Waltz Nov 5, 2015

My first impressions walking into the new, spotless white walled candy shop/bakery/ice cream store ‘Bon Bon’ situated in the center of Mill Valley were split. My first instinct, ‘give me all...

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Movies of the Month

Movies of the Month

By Leo DiPierro, Kate Finn, Maddie Wall Oct 19, 2015

The Martian: Matt Damon on Mars by Leo DiPiero The film industry has seen a number of incredible, realistic science-fiction films in the past few years. Among these are “Gravity”(2013) and “Interstellar”(2014)....

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"The Dairy of a Teenage Girl" Strays from Cliché Teen Film Standards

“The Dairy of a Teenage Girl” Strays from Cliché Teen Film Standards

By Kendall Lafranchi Sep 21, 2015

With a title like “The Diary of a Teenage Girl”, some might deem the film innocent or trivial-- call it an overdone concept before even watching it-- but all of those disappear within the first few...

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Tomorrowland: Film of the Future?

By Devon Stoeber Jun 11, 2015

Disney’s newest film, “Tomorrowland,” directed by Brad Bird, follows the story of a science-loving, driven teenage girl and her unlikely acquaintance, a grown man who was once a child-genius. The...

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Tomorrowland: Film of the Future?

By Max Plotkin Jun 11, 2015

For a movie about the future, “Tommorowland” sure uses a lot from the past. An overused plot and a one-dimensional villain is not necessarily the greatest combination for a high budget Disney movie....

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Review of Uchiwa Ramen

Review of Uchiwa Ramen

By Kira Goeking May 28, 2015

Uchiwa Ramen, which means “our house is ramen,” is a casual and hospitable restaurant that opened last September a block away from downtown San Rafael and is the first ramen house in Marin.  Uchiwa...

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Late Night Food Spots

Late Night Food Spots

By Claire Donohue May 27, 2015

Whether you’re driving home after a long night, in search of a midnight meet-up spot, or desperately seeking a bite on the way to your four a.m. flight, restaurants open late into the night are essential....

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Kitchen Sunnyside Shines Down

By Megan Butt May 27, 2015

Upon entering Kitchen Sunnyside in downtown Mill Valley, the first thing I noticed was the cozy atmosphere. With its wooden tables, sunflowers, and vintage decor, Kitchen Sunnyside instantly makes...

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Carroll’s Guide to the Best Album of 2014-2015

By Daniel Carroll May 27, 2015

While the list of music released within this past school year seems to go on infinitely, here are a couple of standout hits from different genres to satisfy every type of music lover out there. Rock...

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