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“Night Stalker” shocks and informs audiences
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“Night Stalker: The Hunt for a Serial Killer” is a dark, deeply disturbing Netflix documentary series that details the gruesome murders of Richard Ramirez. Set in California in the mid-80’s, the series covers the extensive detective and community work that led to Ramirez’ 1985 arrest, namely with interviews conducted by Detectives Gil Carrillo and…
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Music Corner – Issue 5
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“Celebrating America,” hosted by beloved actor and filmmaker Tom Hanks, was a star-studded inauguration concert with much-needed themes of unity and hope. The virtual event featured artists like Foo Fighters, Bruce Springsteen and Katy Perry, all of whom gave heartfelt performances of timely songs. With renditions of songs like “Seasons Of Love” from the…
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Music Corner – Online Issue
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The end of 2020 saw two big, positive additions in music: 2020 Spotify Wrapped and a brand new documentary about the legendary band The Bee Gees. My 2020 Spotify Wrapped included some of my absolute favorite songs; “Superstar” by The Carpenters, “Not My Baby” by Alvvays and “Age of Innocence” by The Smashing Pumpkins…
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We must do Stacey Abrams better
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The Georgia runoff elections could not be more important, as their results will indicate the balance of power within the Senate. The efficacy of the Biden administration is almost singularly dependent on the ruling party these results will cement. Stacey Abrams, voting rights activist and Democratic nominee in the 2018 Georgia gubernatorial election, is…
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Music Corner Issue 4
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Foo Fighters kicked off November with the release of “Shame Shame,” the first single off their tenth studio album “Medicine At Midnight.” The track debuted with a performance on Saturday Night Live on Nov. 7, as well as an accompanying music video. While this single is different from the band’s signature sound, the album…
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Music Corner Issue 3
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“Dreams” by Fleetwood Mac has been soaring in popularity among younger audiences thanks to a recent video by Nathan Apodaca, in which he listened to the song while skateboarding and drinking cranberry juice. In honor of this resurgence of Fleetwood Mac, here is a brief review of their smash-hit 1977 album “Rumours.” The record…
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Debates must be morally sound
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Presidential debates should not be a platform for disgusting jabs and personal attacks. The 2020 election season has been some of the most tense couple of months in many Americans’ lifetimes. President Donald Trump has been one of the most polarizing and deeply unqualified holders of office, and a deadly pandemic means voters were…
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Music Corner – Issue 2
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Legendary guitarist and co-founder of Van Halen, Eddie Van Halen, passed away on Oct. 6 after a hard-fought battle with cancer. The musician was one of the most innovative and deeply talented individuals music has ever seen, and his influence on rock and roll will inarguably stand the test of time. Van Halen revolutionized…
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School board candidates speak at THRIVE Forum
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Lee Anne Holland spoke with the four school board candidates to lay out their plans for the future of CVUSD at the THRIVE Forum on Sept. 30. The four candidates were Lauren Gill (Area 5), Karen Sylvester (Area 1), Patti Jones (Area 1) and Sandee Everett (Area 5). Gill focused partially on injustice in…
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Ruth Bader Ginsburg leaves historic mark on society
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Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, known for championing women’s rights and fighting for abortion access across the United States, passed away on Sept. 18 at the age of 87. Ginsburg, nominated to the court by President Bill Cinton in 1993, was elected by the Senate following the retirement of Justice Byron White. She…