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“Nothing Like the Movies”…because it is a book
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This October, book lovers were blessed with a sequel to Lynn Painter’s 2021 novel “Better Than the Movies,” which has become a TikTok sensation, for good reason. It is such a wonderful representation of what a teen-romance novel should be like. “Nothing Like the Movies” was published on Oct. 1, and is easily one…
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Inflation, who needs it? Let’s talk sushi.
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Food is a huge part of culture, community and enjoyment. It brings together families and friends; it is often people’s first memories. Food is not just a part of survival, it is belonging. So, when I think about food now, as a teenager who does not have time to make every meal and does…
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White Supremacist members face grand jury indictment
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Arrested by federal and local law on Oct. 2, 42 members of the San Fernando Valley [SFV] based white supremacist street gang, SFV Peckerwoods, face a 76-count federal grand jury indictment. This group has been allegedly engaged in racketeering activity for years, and the U.S. Department of Justice announced that they have been allegedly…
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“Will & Harper” celebrates both laughter and grief
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Humor is medicine for the soul. Between the difficulties and uncertainties of life, comedy can heal the broken parts of ourselves. A new Netflix documentary, “Will & Harper” celebrates the impact that love and laughter have on the people around us and who we are when the world is not watching. The heartfelt story…
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Thousand Oaks residents discuss healthcare
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Introduction: According to the New York State Department of Health, many countries similar in development to the United States provide health coverage to almost 100 percent of their citizens. In contrast, the U.S.’ Medicare, or insurance for people aged 65 and older, and Medicaid, insurance for low income individuals, together insure 37.5 percent of…
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New looks at the Menendez Brothers sparks controversy
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The release of Netflix’s new hit series, “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story,” and the subsequent documentary, “The Menendez Brothers”, has sparked a revival of interest in the murder case of Jose and Mary “Kitty” Menendez. On Aug. 20, 1989, brothers Erik and Lyle Menendez shot and killed their parents at their Beverly…
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SJSU athlete starts a controversial debate
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The SJSU [San Jose State University] women’s volleyball team started off the 2024-25 season strong with nine wins in a row, until four of their upcoming matches were abruptly canceled. Controversy has risen after the media discovered that the team includes an alleged transgender woman, Blaire Fleming. SJSU co-captain Brooke Slusser joined a federal…
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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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The price of concert tickets takes away from the experience
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Being a music lover comes with big price tags and even bigger decisions. I, for one, enjoy attending concerts and listening to my favorite artists live, but because of the high prices for tickets, I do not always get the chance. Not only do you have to pay for the tickets, but additionally, extra…
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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…