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Among the many new gameplay mechanics introduced to “The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom” by the Zonai Devices, the “ultrahand” and “fuse” abilities rely on the player’s ingenuity in crafting.
‘Tears of the Kingdom’ is a Crowning Achievement for the Zelda Series with a ‘Master-Handful’ of New Content to Explore
May 26, 2023
Throughout the Super Nintendo World, there are numerous animatronics including coins, Goombas and Pokeys. To ride the new attraction, visitors can enter through a virtual queue on the Universal app.
Universal's Newest Attraction Is Not So Peachy
May 19, 2023
Peter Pan (Alexander Molony) and Wendy Darling (Ever Gabo Anderson) fly off to Neverland in David Lowery’s live action adaptation “Peter Pan and Wendy.” The dark lighting of the scene eliminates the whimsical feeling that the scene is supposed to evoke.
Fly Away from ‘Peter Pan and Wendy’
May 16, 2023
Though slandered by a critic score of 53% on Rotten Tomatoes, “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” manages to incorporate notes of tasteful humor authentic to the series’ 36 years of history.
'The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ Levels Up the 36-Year-Old Franchise
April 19, 2023
Miley Cyrus released her eighth studio album, ‘Endless Summer Vacation’ on March 10. The album debuted at number 3 on the Billboard 200 this week, selling 103,000 equivalent album units, according to Billboard.
Miley Cyrus’ ‘Endless Summer Vacation’ Sounds Like an ‘Island’ Paradise
March 24, 2023
Student Art
Lauren Van (right) paved the way for her younger sister Hailey Van (left) to start dancing. “When I was younger, I would always watch my sister doing ballet,” Hailey Van said. “My mom said that I was really interested in doing it, so she signed me up, too.”
Dance Duo: Sisters Hailey and Lauren Van Connect through Shared Talent
May 22, 2023
Bottom (Sloan) gestures with his lamp to the other mechanicals named Starveling (junior Kody Lin), Snug (senior Kiara Knight), Snout (senior Jia Narielwala) and Francis Flute (Shin) as they watch intensely with curiosity and confusion.
"A Midsummer Night's Dream" Enacts the Classical Love Triangle With a Magic Twist
May 10, 2023
Senior Philip Li created the piece “The Great Whale Fall” with acrylic on wood for his portfolio application to the Rhode Island School of Design. Li incorporated complementary colors orange and blue and created contrast using whales and bananas, according to Li. “‘The Great Whale Fall’ is my first foray into surrealism and symbolism, incorporating a range of elements and ideas,” Li said. “I broke the conventional purpose of grids by making them part of the art itself to represent the flowing time.”
With Acrylic and Denim, Seniors Philip Li and Zixuan Zhang Head to Art School
May 5, 2023
Seniors Elizabeth Bank, Sydney Badescu and Aryan Mittal showcase their passion projects based on their personal and academic interests. Over the course of the 2022-23 school year, they developed and refined their projects. “It was a lot of fun to have the opportunity to do something purely for fun in class and just have a project that I was really excited to work on,” Badescu said.
Senioritis? Not for These Seniors who are Pursuing Their Passion Projects
May 4, 2023
Senior Aiden Park painted this acrylic painting of a vintage Harley Davidson motorcycle in a parking lot. It took around 50 hours to complete, and the dimensions are 30 inches by 20 inches.
Four Students Showcase Their Art as OC Register Artists of the Year Semifinalists
May 2, 2023
Arts & Entertainment
Saxophonist and sophomore River Bridson performs a solo during the song “After Sunset” by Larry Neeck played by Jazz II. The jazz program is split into two groups: Jazz I, the intermediate and advanced group led by instrumental music teacher Kyle Traska, and Jazz II, the beginner and intermediate group led by instrumental music teacher Desmond Stevens.
Spaghetti under the Stars: Annual Jazz Night Concert Shines Bright
April 28, 2023
Dance 3 and 4 took to the stage to perform a graceful and delicate contemporary piece titled “Always Be the One” to the song “I’ll Always be the One Who Makes You Cry” by Eric Hutchinson. The talented group of girls captured the audience’s attention as they skillfully executed their routine.
‘Vertigo’ Dance Concert ‘Spins’ into Action
March 31, 2023
Junior Smira Sonthalia and junior Koyna Bhagat rehearse their duet to the song “Sun Saathiya” for the “Vertigo” dance concert on March 22. The audience listens to the rhythmic jingling of the ghungroos attached to their ankles, which draws attention to their detailed footwork, according to Sonthalia.
Indian Classical Dance Brings Dancers Back to Their Ethnic Roots
March 27, 2023
Junior Terry You speedruns a level of “Plants vs Zombies” with the aid of his notes that he took on speedrunning from watching YouTube tutorials. “Since a child, like really young, Im really interested in computer and especially in gaming,” You said. “But the thing is, I dont really play team fighting games because I feel like you rely on your team too much. I like to explore on my own, and especially in speedrun, you are learning about how each game is programmed.”
The Rise of a 'Plants vs. Zombies' Prodigy: Junior Terry You Speedruns His Way to the Top
March 15, 2023
Junior Eric Liao and senior Nora Tang sort through the mini prints sold at Night of the Arts. As Visual Arts Board president, Tang was in charge of organizing the decorations and communicating with the board to choose the layout and music. “She communicates really well with all of us, and shes just a great person overall to work with,” vice president and senior Summer Hsieh said. “Shes good at making decisions that are great for the Visual Arts Board and takes care of the technical stuff such as making spreadsheets and copies.”
The Art of Leadership: Senior Nora Tang Utilizes Creativity as President of the Visual Arts Board
March 3, 2023
Math teacher Eric Graham presents “Las Meninas” by Diego Velázquez to his class. Out of all the artwork Graham has seen over the years, he says that “Las Meninas” is his favorite piece because of the story and intricate details that the painting holds.
Data meets Da Vinci: A Math Teacher's Journey into the World of Art History
February 28, 2023
The Super Bowl is one of the biggest sporting events of the year and has a lot of influence on the general public (NBC). Due to the extreme prevalence of the game in pop culture, advertisers try their hardest to make the best commercials possible to grab the attention of their audience.
Super Bowl Advertisements: The Fumbles and the Scores
February 16, 2023
Junior Madison Curran shows her brother, Owen Curran, the displayed artwork. She was one of many visual arts students showing the art portfolios to her family. “I get to see that joy from students, like how excited they are to have their work showcased, to tell me what things they overheard and to get to see their vision for Night of Arts come to life,” visual arts teacher Kearci Thompson said.
Night of the Arts and Cabaret Night Take the Stage to Kick Off Fine Arts Week
February 14, 2023
With their corny dialogue and swoon-worthy scenes, these films can keep you company throughout Valentines Day.
Ranking the Top Valentine's Binge-Worthy Rom-coms
February 13, 2023
3 Homemade Valentine's Day Gift Ideas
February 10, 2023
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