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Benedict Cumberbatch and Elizabeth Olsen, who play Dr. Strange and Wanda Maximoff respectively, attend the 2019 Comic-Con convention, when Marvel announced the “Doctor Strange” sequel as part of its phase four lineup. Since that initial announcement, the movie has faced significant production issues, including director turnover, multiple reshoots and a pandemic, which ultimately delayed the release date by a year, according to the Hollywood Reporter.
‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ Will Drive you Mad
May 23, 2022
Netflix’s new show “Heartstopper” is in Top 10 of all shows in all of Netflix series and has pulled in 929,000 engagements, according to Variety.
Netflix’s New Show is a ‘Heartstopper’
May 18, 2022
Mukbanging these Ramen Noodles
May 17, 2022
Since the “Keeping up with the Kardashains” debut nearly 15 years ago, a new series will continue the legacy to feed the anticipation from impatient fans: “The Kardashians” airs every Thursday on Hulu.
The Kardashians Return in Stylish New Series
May 6, 2022
Reviewing Three Local Vegan Restaurants
Reviewing Three Local Vegan Restaurants
May 4, 2022
Student Art
Senior Mia Zappala’s painting titled “Parasocial was one of six art pieces selected to receive recognition at the Irvine Fine Arts Center Gallery. “Its about how a lot of teens these days use parasocial relationships with people online or influencers to cope with their own relationships in real life and how that can be very unhealthy,” Zappala said
Bulldog-made Art Receives Spotlight in City of Irvine Art Gallery
May 9, 2022
Freshman Ananya Vuppula and her group perform a Bollywood dance at the SASA cultural show on April 16. They danced to “Pinga,” “Prem Ratan Dhan Payo” and “Ghagra.” She said her favorite part was dancing with her friends and getting to know them better.
Freshman Ananya Vuppula Lives the Bollywood Dream through Cultural Dancing
May 5, 2022
For senior Aarushi Shankar, the flute provides many opportunities to create melodies and find out what she likes in her compositions. “I take my flute, and I start playing a melody. Then I work around things,” Shankhar said. “If I hear something that I like, I save that, and I write it in… Then I started working out like harmonies and chords. So thats super helpful for me, because its a lot harder for me to just sing out like a melody.”
Aarushi Shankar ‘Composes’ Her Life Through ‘bitterness’
April 29, 2022
After donning a fedora and playing a solo during Jazz 1’s performance of “Seven Steps to Heaven” by Miles Davis, Lee said he wanted the underclassmen to make the most of their time here. “If you have an opportunity to solo or do anything that makes you stand out, just go for it,” Lee said. “You might be nervous, but you’re not going to regret what happens since you might mess up, but it’s going to be memorable.”
Brass, Pasta and Duke Ellington: Jazz Band’s Final Concert of the Year
April 27, 2022
Senior Michael Vu finishes up his last touches on Hoshino Ichika, the main character of video game series “Collar X Malice.” Combining the styles of different artists in the AP Studio Art class, the mural showcases not only the diversity of styles in anime art but also the synergistic sense of community within the class.
AP Studio Art United through a Unique Medium: Anime
April 18, 2022
Arts & Entertainment
According to choir teacher Nina Crecia, who composed “Eternal Bond” for Canta Bella, one does not become a composer only when they gain recognition or create a masterpiece — one becomes a composer when they write their first song. “It can sometimes be a hindrance when you think you have to be amazing at something, because everybody has to start somewhere,” Crecia said. “So start by starting: if you have one idea, just honor that idea and let it flourish and write that song.”
Choir Teacher Nina Crecia Helps Canta Bella Celebrate Its “Eternal Bond
May 23, 2022
Tom Cruise returns as fighter pilot “Maverick” in a sequel to his hit film “Top Gun”. The film is expected to contain new technology such as camera operations, flight footage and film gauges that were created over a span of ten years, according to Cruise at the film’s world premiere on May 4.
Prepare for Take-Off (Again) with ‘Top Gun’: Tom Cruise Flies as ‘Maverick’ 36 Years Later
May 20, 2022
Quiz: Which Kardashian Are You?
Quiz: Which Kardashian Are You?
May 19, 2022
Junior Jesulayomi Bello, acting as Glory in Act 1, stretches her hand up to the sky, saying “Goodbye Wes!” A few seconds later, mystical, relieving music sets the closing scene with northern lights.
Love is in the Air with ‘Almost, Maine’
May 5, 2022
Both chicken meals from Dave’s Hot Chicken and Raising Cane’s contain chicken tenders, crinkle-cut fries and toasted bread. Chick-fil-A has a more unique side of waffle fries and their signature dipping sauce.
Battle of the Chickens
April 12, 2022
The cover photo for collaborative single, “Will You Be My Light Switch,” by seniors Jaden Path and Puneet Singh features a dark silhouette of Singh creating a heart with her hands under a starry night sky at Joshua Tree National Park. “I was showing him some of my other pictures, and he really liked that one,” Singh said. “And honestly, I really liked it too, because I feel like the vibes of the picture were correct for the song.”
Seniors Jaden Path and Puneet Singh ‘Switch’ Things up with Recent Single
April 12, 2022
Movie Musicals to Binge over Spring Break
Movie Musicals to Binge over Spring Break
April 1, 2022
One of the Oscars’ most definitive characteristics is its rule of only allowing films with at least a limited Los Angeles theater release, according to the official website. However, with the rise of streaming upon us, online streaming originals from the likes of Netflix and Hulu have gradually gained traction among the public, with Apple TV+ specifically nabbing its first Best Picture trophy this year with “CODA.”
2022 Academy Awards Leave us Wondering if the Future of the Oscars Might Stray Too Close to ‘Nightmare Alley’ or Soar above the Sand ‘Dunes’
April 1, 2022
Advanced choir and symphonic orchestra perform all ten movements of “Eternal Light: A Requiem” by Howard Goodall. Rehearsals of the piece were broken down into segments to aid performers with the choir singing in irregular rhythms in Latin, according to Canta Bella member and sophomore Kody Lin.
Choir is Even ‘Stronger Together’ After Performing 40-Minute Requiem
March 25, 2022
For Literary and Language Arts department chair Doris Schlothan, stickers are a powerful tool with the potential to spark crucial discussions and spread positivity. Schlothan said she hopes that her selection of stickers and classroom displays are able to show students her passion for subjects and political discourse. “I hope that they do show and encourage students who, for instance, are of all genders to feel and know that I have beliefs that are about empowering people and that are anti-oppression, for instance,” Schlothan said. “Hopefully they can feel more open around me, feel more open and encouraged themselves.”
Sticky Heapings of Personality: The Stories of Laptop Stickers around Campus
March 22, 2022
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