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Students address concerns about new deportation policies
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Names indicated with asterisks are pseudonyms for individuals who prefer anonymity due to concerns for their safety. As deportation rates increase in the U.S., many Ventura County students have encountered Immigration and Customs Enforcement [ICE] on and off school grounds. ICE was established in 2003 by the Bush administration as a part of the…
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“A Minecraft Movie” flint and stole my sweet and precious time
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When the Lumière Brothers opened the first movie theaters in turn-of-the-century Paris, do you think they could have seen this coming? When George Méliès wrote and directed “A Trip to the Moon” in 1902, do you think it occurred to him that we could end up here? When Victor Flemming pioneered color cinema with…
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You should be dying to see “Mickey 17”
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It would not be an exaggeration to say that South Korean filmmaker Bong Joon Ho has been feeling the weight of the world on his shoulders for the past couple of years. His last film, “Parasite,” is commonly regarded as not only one of the best movies of the 2010s, but of all time,…
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Sci-fi thriller “Companion” keeps the thrills on auto-pilot
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Ever since man was able to theorize about the potential of artificial intelligence, there have been countless fictional tales about rogue AI. “The Terminator,” “I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream” and “2001: A Space Odyssey” are all classic examples of stories where humans have to reckon with the consequences of creating artificial…
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It’s time for America to be intolerant of the intolerant
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I hate Nazis. I hate Nazis more than I hate anyone or anything. I think I hate Nazis more than I love movies and filmmaking, and that is saying quite a bit. I am a firm believer in the idea that Nazis are a blight on the world and should be forced to fix…
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“Roblox” puts kids squarely in danger
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If you have a little cousin, son, daughter, niece or nephew, it is more than likely that their faces will light up if you happen to mention the popular online game known as “Roblox.” Since its creation in 2006, “Roblox” has been consistently popular with people of all ages, but specifically young kids, ages…
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Please end the plague of live-action remakes
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Just recently, the teaser for the live-action “How to Train Your Dragon” dropped on YouTube to the tune of 18 million views and endless comments praising its “faithfulness” to the original movie. To be honest, I was quite shocked by how positive the reaction from the public was, as this movie did not seem…
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Souplantation needs to make a grand return
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If you were to listen closely enough on May 8, 2020, you might have heard the thunderous crashing of my knees to the ground after hearing the news that Souplantation, otherwise known as Sweet Tomatoes, had permanently closed its doors. Souplantation, an all-you-can-eat, buffet-style restaurant, was a cornerstone of many childhoods, including my own.…
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Put on a frowny face for “Joker: Folie à Deux”
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“I don’t wanna sing anymore…please stop singing,” are among the final pieces of dialogue in “Joker: Folie à Deux,” the highly anticipated sequel to the 2019 smash hit “Joker,” and perfectly describe how the audience was feeling at that point in the movie. No matter what anyone thought of it, the first “Joker” movie…
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Student v. Teacher: election edition
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Shea Grohs, senior VS. Zach Spencer, Music Specialist Which president was a wrestling champion before their political career? Spencer: “Gerald Ford.” Grohs: “Ronald Reagan.” A: Abraham Lincoln Answers divided against themselves cannot stand. (0-0) 2. What state’s electoral votes narrowly decided the 2000 presidential election? Spencer: “Florida.” Grohs: “Arizona.” A: Florida…