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“Soul” will make you think about life
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The animated film “Soul” is the most thought-provoking Pixar film to date. What it lacks in raw entertainment value, it makes up for with its potential to positively influence your life. Unlike many animated children’s films, this movie openly deals with big, difficult questions in creative ways, capturing meaning in a way usually only…
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“Wonder Woman 1984” lets everyone down
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“Wonder Woman 1984” was a highly anticipated movie, being a sequel to one of the best movies of 2017. Released on Christmas Day of 2020 on HBO Max, the film stars Gal Gadot as Diana, an Amazon warrior, known as “Wonder Woman” to the few who have seen her in action. The movie starts…
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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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YouTube workouts break a sweat
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With the closures of gyms, home YouTube workouts are on the rise and their momentum shows no signs of stopping. Their accessibility and preplanned structure makes it a great option to those looking to exercise in quarantine. However, the fitness content on YouTube is heavily saturated, making it overwhelming to try and find a…
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“Man on the Moon III: The Chosen” completes the holy trinity
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On Dec. 11, 2020, Scott Mescudi, more commonly known as Kid Cudi, released his long awaited “Man on the Moon III: The Chosen.” This album was released 11 years after its first installment in the Man on the Moon trilogy with the first “Man on the Moon” releasing in 2009. Cudi, known for his…
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“If Anything Happens I Love You” breaks hearts
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“If Anything Happens I Love You” is a moving and heart-sinking short film that Netflix released in November. The film tells the story of two parents grieving the loss of their young daughter, who was killed in a school shooting. Although the duration of the short is a mere 12 minutes, any viewer will…
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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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Ventura County Fairgrounds light up the night
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Although some classic Christmas activities like ice skating and holiday parties didn’t get to happen this year, CBF Productions, a California festival production company, held a new, COVID-19 friendly event for the holidays. From Nov. 22 until Jan. 2, the same company that began the “Concerts in Your Car” events started a drive through…
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The stories of the future will take place in 2020
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Many things happened this year that might blow what is to come in the rest of the decade out of the water. We had a lockdown for months to fight a new virus that has created the most widespread pandemic since the Spanish flu in the early 20th century. There was a presidential election…
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“Selena: The Series” illustrates the story of Tejano legend
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The new Netflix series, “Selena: The Series” allows watchers a peek into the intimate details of the life of late Tejano music star, Selena Quintanilla. Selena was led by her ‘no nonsense’ father who helped her go from a young ambitious girl to a powerful and successful young woman. The series opens in 1978…