“I won’t settle for a guy with a fake job. They seem so desperate for lovin’, but, baby, I’m not.” These are lyrics from the song “Expectations” by Olivia Rodrigo. Rodrigo is known for releasing albums that turn her feelings into relatable music among a lot of teenagers. Unlike her other albums that capture…
My immediate thought after watching “Don’t Say Good Luck” was that it, ironically, needed all the luck it could get. It was simply underwhelming in a “I will never get those ninety-five minutes back” kind of way. The film takes place in a suburban New Jersey community where 17-year-old Sophie Birenbaum, played by Sunny…
Almost exactly a year ago, I wrote an article about season one of “The Paper.” At the time, I said it was a nice nod to “The Office” and an enjoyable mockumentary-style show. Now, after watching season two, which is now streaming on Peacock, I think the show’s creators took that nod to the…
Student: Lila Rugee Teacher: Graig Sakuma Question 1: What were the original Jack-o’-lanterns made of? Student: pumpkins Teacher: Squash Answer: Turnips Pun: Rooting for you guys! Question 2: What day does fall officially start? Student: September 5 Teacher: September 5 Answer: September 22nd Pun:In disbe-leaf Question 3: When did the Groundhog…
Many have described FX Production’s hit series “Adults” as the “Friends” of Gen-Z, but as I see it, “Adults” is unique in that it dares to stray away from a white, heteronormative narrative of young adulthood. It features a diverse friend group of imperfect, yet well-meaning friends, navigating their 20s in New York City…
The sound of leaves blowing the wind, an engine puttering across a lake and the feeling of a sunburn after a summer day is what “Sterling Point,” an Amazon Prime series, encompasses. Releasing on Aug. 5, the show ends summer on a fulfilling note, mirroring what watchers are up to during the season. The…
For people who seem lost in their purpose in the world, sometimes it takes running away from the only place they’ve ever known to find themselves. The new A24 film “Tony” depicts world renowned chef Anthony Bourdain’s monumental and career changing summer in Provincetown, Massachusetts. We are introduced to a young “Tony”, who is…
“¡Hola estudiantes!” is what one may hear when they scroll through their Instagram Reels and reach the account of SpeakUp Scholars. Whether it’s through daily video lessons or free tutoring lessons, SpeakUp Scholars is a student-led nonprofit organization that aims to support individuals who are learning English as their second language. High schoolers from…
Students participated in “no backpack day,” an event designed to rebuild relationships after summer break. Throughout the rotation of activities and assembly, students had the opportunity to hear from Tei Street, international speaker, trainer and educational consultant share her motivational stories and advice. “I give students the same messaging that I gave my own…
On Aug. 30, 805SpeakEasy, local parent-activist group, hosted a screening of “Moms Club.” Community members gathered at New Thought Now! Spiritual Center in Westlake Village, sharing snacks and thoughts before watching the film. “Moms Club” is an investigative documentary produced by Rocky Romero and Miranda Winters featuring a group of suburban moms in Southern…