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A new Christmas film Violent Night was released on Dec. 2. The film is an action comedy and stars David Harbour as Santa Claus.

‘Violent Night’ brings holiday cheer in different ways

Emanuel Espinoza, Staff Writer
December 4, 2022
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is the final film in Phase Four of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The film was released in theaters on Nov. 11.

‘Black Panther’ sequel pays tribute to Chadwick Boseman, Mayan culture and the grieving process

Victoria Truesdale, Staff Writer
November 16, 2022
Midnights was released on Oct. 21. This is Taylor Swifts 10th studio album and includes 13 tracks with seven bonus tracks in the Midnights (3am Edition).

Taylor Swift explores her insecurities in ‘Midnights’

Victoria Truesdale, Staff Writer
October 27, 2022
Halloween Ends is the final movie and battle of Michael Myers and Laurie Strode. The film was released on Oct. 14 and is playing in theaters and streaming on Peacock.

‘Halloween Ends’ finalizes the fates of Michael Myers and Laurie Strode

Asyah Zamani, Staff Writer
October 25, 2022
Evan Peters as Jeffrey Dahmer in Dahmer - Monster: the Jeffrey Dahmer Story poster. The mini-series was released on Sept. 21.

Dahmer series sparks conversation over infamous serial killer

Gabriella Groves, Staff Writer
October 19, 2022
Brian OHalloran, Jason Mewes, Jeff Anderson and Kevin Smith in Clerks III movie poster. Clerks III released on Sept. 13.

‘Clerks III’ pays tribute to first film with laughs

Emanuel Espinoza, Staff Writer
October 9, 2022
Mia Goth in Pearl movie poster. Pearl released on Sept. 16.

Mia Goth shines in ‘Pearl’

Joe Forrestdavis, Editor in Chief
September 28, 2022
Singer Beyoncé Knowles-Carter releases her seventh studio album “Renaissance” this summer. Most of the song tracklist is danceable music, and other songs reference Beyoncé’s family members.

Beyoncé’s album ‘Renaissance’ highlights positivity and family

Asyah Zamani, Staff Writer
August 31, 2022
Rapper Kendrick Lamar releases his new album called Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers on Friday. The album consists of storytelling and who Lamar is as a person and the world around him.

Kendrick Lamar releases new album ‘Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers’

Joe Forrestdavis, Staff Writer
May 18, 2022
A scene from Doctor Strange In the Multiverse of Madness featuring Rachel McAdams, Benedict Cumberbatch as Dr. Strange and Xochitl Gomez as America Chavez. The film was released on Friday.

‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ Opens Cinematic Universe to New Horizons

Joe Forrestdavis, Staff Writer
May 11, 2022
A new chicken fingers restaurant Raising Canes opens in Elk Grove and serves a variety of combo meals. Featured here is the box combo meal.

Quality chicken fingers restaurant comes to Elk Grove

Asyah Zamani, Staff Writer
April 11, 2022
Robert Pattinson, Paul Dano and Zoë Kravitz as Batman, the Riddler and Catwoman in The Batman movie poster. The Batman released on March 4.

‘The Batman’ puts a twist on the superhero film formula

Joe Forrestdavis, Staff Writer
March 13, 2022
Creamerie was released in late December on Hulu. The show is a dark comedy.

Hulu’s comedy ‘Creamerie’ offers an intriguing premise, but few laughs

Michael Pepper, Staff Writer
January 19, 2022
King Richard tells the story of Venus and Serena Williams father and how he had a 78-page outline to achieve their dreams. The movies focus is centered on sports.

‘King Richard’ must see or save your coin?

Zari Kumalo, Staff Writer
December 12, 2021
Dune was released in theaters and on HBO Max Oct. 22. This film is a remake of the 1984 version.

Denis Villeneuve delivers for fans with ‘Dune’

Michael Pepper, Staff Writer
November 10, 2021
Hip hop/rap artist Meek Mill released his fifth studio album this month called Expensive Pain. Some hip hop/rap artists who are included in his album are Lil Baby, Lil Durk, Lil Uzi Vert and many more.

Meek Mill’s album ‘Expensive Pain’ shares life experiences

Zacariah Aguila, Staff Writer
October 27, 2021
The horror television series Chucky premiered this fall on Syfy and USA Network. The series tells the story about a possessed doll named Charles Lee Ray/Chucky and his backstory along with the murders happening in Hackensack.

Syfy and USA Network ‘Chucky’ series explores murders and LGBTQ experiences

Asyah Zamani, Staff Writer
October 27, 2021
A new popular Netflix show called Squid Game was released on Sept. 17. The series is about 456 contestants, who are in debt and they are placed in a game-show like setting to win a grand prize of 45.6 billion dollars.

Netflix series ‘Squid Game’ explores the concept of money

Prince Lott, Staff Writer
October 21, 2021
October is the month to watch scary Halloween movies. Some great Halloween movies to watch are Halloween, Boo 2! A Madea Halloween, Candy Corn, Terrifier and Halloween II.

Top five movies to get into the Halloween spirit

Zacariah Aguila, Staff Writer
October 13, 2021
Sit Lo Saigon is a new Vietnamese restaurant located at 7405 Laguna Blvd., Unit 170 in Elk Grove. Sit Lo Saigon serves many delicious pho dishes.

A small taste of Vietnam arrives in Elk Grove

Danielle Roldan, Staff Writer
September 29, 2021
On Sept. 1, Netflix released a new docu-series called Turning Point: 9/11 and the War on Terror. This docu-series discusses about 9/11 and the events that led up to it.

Netflix documentary explains the history of relations between the U.S. and Afghanistan

Hannah Villareal, Staff Writer
September 22, 2021
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