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Vegan recipes take the (plant-based) cake
To preface, I am not vegan. However, I am someone who cooks and bakes often for their family, and recently the need for me to start making vegan recipes has arisen. Since we have opted to reduce our dairy and egg consumption, we have found a need for eggless, dairy-less versions of our favorite…
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Adalia reviews her own genius recipes
As Ventura County moves back into lockdown, so does any hope of fulfilling that truly American compulsion to indoor dine. The pulls of unending capitalistic productivity, alas, will not allow for the time it takes for those complicated home cooking recipes that shaped our first few months stuck inside; but, as the self-proclaimed gourmet…
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Seasonal Starbucks drinks are back
For me, winter has a distinct smell: cinnamon, pumpkin spice and candy canes. Starbucks smells just like that following the end of October and the beginning of November, and their winter seasonal drinks taste just like Christmas. A few of my favorite winter themed drinks are their seasonal ones, but some were of my…
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“Emma.” brings new dimension to Jane Austen classic
In Autumn de Wilde’s adaptation of Jane Austen’s “Emma.,” Anya Taylor-Joy stars as Emma Woodhouse, a clever and flawed young woman in Georgian-era England who spends her days interfering in the lives of those around her. This lighthearted, airy take on a classic provides a new depth to the familiar story. Unbothered with providing…
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“Clouds” tells a heart-wrenching true story
This past October, Disney+ released their take on the life of Zach Sobiech, singer and writer of the song “Clouds.” The movie pays respect to the life of Sobiech, and tells a heartwarming coming-of-age story that will leave you curled up on your couch, clutching a tissue box. “Clouds” opens up with Sobiech during…
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“It’s a Wonderful Life” still has something to say
The Christmas film released in 1947 is still a festive classic worth revisiting this year. From the legendary performances by nearly every actor in the film to the timeless message and heart-warming conclusion, it’s well worth considering. The film opens with stars, which represent angels, in the sky discussing how to save George Bailey,…
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Music Corner Issue 4
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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Season two of the Mandalorian raises the bar
One of the few promises not broken in 2020 is the release of the highly anticipated second season of the Star Wars TV series, “The Mandalorian.” Though only four episodes have been released, a clear trajectory has been set for this season, including a surprise Star Wars fans can greatly appreciate, and casual viewers…
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Music Corner Issue 3
“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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COVID-19 will spark a wave of creative filmmaking
When the pandemic began, the film industry underwent a tremendous loss. Most theatres have closed, and most production crews are too large for shooting to continue normally. However, crews for independent films were less affected due to their smaller crews and increased flexibility. Recent technological advancements have allowed films to be made for less…