MY ANGLE: Why creative writing matters
It’s 1:30 a.m, and I’ve never felt more alive. Loud clicks echo across my room as my fingers slam into the keys on my computer. My heartbeat accelerates like never before as my mind is completely enveloped by a wave…
Cavs Varsity Volleyball Roar to a win against Lions in three-set sweep
On Aug. 31 the Cavs girls varsity volleyball team swept the Faith Christian Lions at home with a set count of 3-0 in their 3rd game of the 2023-2024 season. The Faith Christian Lions started the game off with a…
“Asteroid City”: the town, play and whimsical meta-film that delves deep into the essence of meaning
At its core, “Asteroid City” is not a movie. It is a play. A play within a play within a movie. It’s a visually arresting, intellectually stimulating experience that may leave some viewers teary-eyed and others thoroughly confused. The setting…
“Air” encapsulates the electrifying impact Michael Jordan brought to Nike
Based on the real-life story of how Nike transcended basketball shoe culture, “Air” presents Nike’s success through its engaging direction, storytelling and acting. Directed by and co-starring Ben Affleck, “Air” was released in theaters on April 5 and has been…
Cross-country sprints past competition at the Sierra Invitational
Competing against 27 schools, the Country Day cross-country team won two races at their first meet, the 2-mile Sierra Invitational on Aug. 19 at Sierra College. According to Head Coach Joe Hartman, each race in the Sierra Invitational is split…
“Gran Turismo” races into theaters, blows viewers away with captivating plot and impressive special effects
“Gran Turismo,” released on Aug. 25, is a film written by Jason Hall and directed by Academy Award Nominated Neill Blomkamp. Hall also wrote other films such as “American Sniper” and “Thank You For Your Service.” After big movies like…
“Fast X” accelerates into absurdity, and it’s awesome
Just when you thought the Fast and Furious series couldn’t get any faster or furious-er, along comes “Fast X,” shattering the laws of physics and narrative logic in equal measure. Plainly put, it’s an unapologetically fun film full of nonsense,…
“The Little Mermaid” avoids floundering in a sea of high expectations
“The Little Mermaid” is the latest animated classic to get caught in Disney’s live-action remake net. The movie, directed by Rob Marshall, is a standout compared to other adaptations, capturing the charm of the animated film while adding a contemporary…
MY ANGLE: AI should complement education, not compromise it
The introduction of technology and the internet to the classroom in the last few decades was a major shift in education. The next paradigm shift is happening: artificial intelligence. As AI — voluntarily or involuntarily — makes its way into…
“Top Gun: Maverick” soares over predecessor with full throttle action, feel-good nostalgia 
An exhilarating, gravity-defying, high-octane masterpiece, “Top Gun: Maverick” exceeds expectations with breathtaking visuals and action, earning multiple Oscar nominations and winning the award for Best Sound. The movie, produced by Paramount Pictures, opens with the same text spread as Tony…