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Greta Gerwig’s portrayal of womanhood provides representation
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Representation in movies is something everyone seeks, yet is often lacking. Just because a movie has a “strong female lead” or passes the Bechdel test does not mean that it accurately encapsulates the full scope of femininity in the way that countless other topics have been. So rarely does the female mind get the…
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Studio Channel Islands inspires creativity for local artists
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At Studio Channel Islands, local artists have different motivations as to why they create their art. Elana Kundell, Peggy Pownall and Micheal Rohde are just some of the many that found their artistic home at 2222 Ventura Blvd in Camarillo, Studio Channel Islands. Kundell’s art career started when she was just a child, as…
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“The Wild Robot” brings audiences to tears
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I rarely find myself brought to genuine tears by a kid’s movie, but “The Wild Robot” is an exception. Released on Sept. 27, “The Wild Robot” has garnered numerous high and tear-streaked reviews. When I walked into the movie theater I was surprised by the range of ages found in the audience, and was…
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Hurricanes ravage the Southern states
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On the night of Sept. 26, Hurricane Helene, a category 4 storm, touched down on the Big Bend of Florida and has since made its way through the rest of Florida and into Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia and Tennessee. The resulting total destruction spans over 500 miles. Since it hit, around 232…
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Jubilee Media debates take the internet by storm
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Jubilee Media is a YouTube channel known for its debate-style videos where people from different groups compare views and attempt to find a middle ground. A new video titled “Can 25 Liberal College Students Outsmart 1 Conservative?” was released on Sept. 8, followed by “Can 1 Woke Teen Survive 20 Trump Supporters?”, released on…
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Local Camarillo band Par5 rocks the stage
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Local Ventura County band Par5, made up of juniors Darwin Rowland (NPHS), Jeffrey Saner (NPHS), Sawyer Talent (RCHS) and Kaleb Manlutac (RCHS), has taken fans by storm with their stage presence and songwriting. Despite starting less than a year ago, Par5 has brought numerous performances to the Ventura County stages, making a notable breakthrough…
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Domestic abuse normalized in “It Ends With Us”
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The new movie “It Ends with Us,” based on the popular Colleen Hoover novel, has caused an uproar of internet drama. The book was originally published in 2016 and was a hit, however, in recent years it has sparked a huge debate, thanks to BookTok. The story follows Lily Bloom, played by Blake Lively,…
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Celebrities do not owe anything to their fans
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Ever since the rise of music artists, there have been many cases of harassing, stalking, entitled and incessant superfans. Celebrities constantly speak up about these creepy fans, asking them to stop this inappropriate behavior. But fans ignore the asks of these artists, claiming that they should not be criticized, as they are the reason…