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Quiet week is a lie

By Ana Murguia, Op/Ed Editor ♦ May 9, 2024

This article was initially written in 2023. It’s that time of the year again. Whispers of summer are on the horizon, and classwork is slowly winding down. Students are taking a breath of fresh...

Not your typical album: “Dawn FM”

By Lily Lunn, Lifestyles Editor, Graphics Editor, Social Media Editor ♦ Jan 26, 2022

I am one of The Weeknd’s top listeners and he has been my top artist for five years now. I have been to concerts, spent countless dollars on merch, and I may or may not have run a fan account at one point. I can name any song after only listening to the first few seconds; I will always stand by his experimental Super Bowl performance and will argue that it was far superior to any other halftime show.

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‘Red (Taylor’s Version)’ Review

By Amelia Sandgren, Editor in Chief ♦ Dec 13, 2021

It’s time to pull out your scarves and fall gloves, order a Pumpkin Spice Latte, and watch the leaves fall, as Taylor Swift has transported us to fall 2012 with the re-recording of her fan-favorite album: Red.

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King Richard Review

By Lexa Lemberg and Andrew Cherner ♦ Dec 13, 2021

While being a top tennis player is not easy to begin with, Serena and Venus faced additional adversity. Coming from Compton, Calif., they saw difficulty getting noticed by big coaches and receiving all of the resources needed for success.

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The Best Burrito in Mill Valley

By Lexa Lemberg, Business Team ♦ Nov 2, 2021

I am putting the burritos in Mill Valley up to the test and seeing which one reigns supreme. Some may argue I am not a real burrito connoisseur, as I have a very simple order consisting of rice, beans, cheese, and guacamole.

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Review: Le Marais

By Sawyer Strain, Website Editor, Graphics Editor ♦ Oct 21, 2021

A quick stop for an iced coffee on a sweltering day? Absolutely. A sit-down meal of Wagyu burgers and French onion soup? Of course.

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Review: Baby Keem’s “The Melodic Blue”

By JP Ballschmider, Reporter ♦ Oct 21, 2021

Baby Keem's album The Melodic Blue delivers. Sixteen songs with three other featured artists.

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Review: Soul Movie

By Sebastian Ghosh, Reporter ♦ May 16, 2021

Sebastian Ghosh reviews Pixar's recent movie Soul.

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Review: Yerba Mate “Tropical Uprising”

By Samantha Nichols, Editor in Chief ♦ May 7, 2021

The initial taste isn’t bad at all— I definitely got that tropical feeling— but after a blissful moment of pineapple and hibiscus with notes of apricot, I found myself wishing more than anything in the world that I could get rid of that sickening peach aftertaste.

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Review: Red Whale Coffee

By Naomi Lenchner, Op/Ed Editor, Graphics Editor ♦ Apr 26, 2021

For lack of a better word, this matcha was exceptional, mark my words — I'm never drinking matcha from any other place again.

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Review: 50 Shades of Regency England

By Amelia Sandgren, Editor in Chief ♦ Feb 21, 2021

If you are looking for some nice escapism during such stressful times, Bridgerton would be a great place to start, although, if you are hoping to avoid a few awkward exchanges with your family, I wouldn’t recommend watching the last few episodes in your living room.

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My DNS dependency

By Natalia Whitaker, Lifestyles Editor ♦ May 21, 2020

When I was 10 years old, I developed an addiction to over-the-counter nasal decongestant sprays (DNS). It wasn’t until two months ago, over eight years later, that I overcame my addiction.

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