Why Pixar Isn’t The Same
Diego Martinez, Copy Editor
March 24, 2020
Do you remember the rich character fun and memorable stories in Onward, The Good Dinosaur, The Incredibles 2, and Toy Story 4? I doubt it. Disney-Pixar is not special sight anymore, and it surely is not a memorable cinema. The recent sequels to fan-favorite series and new movies have be...
Beyond The Black Parade: Part 2
Lukas Luna, Co-Copy Editor
March 24, 2020
With the release of 2004's Three Cheers For Sweet Revenge, My Chemical Romance established themselves as storytellers with a strong concept album under their belt. While Three Cheers was certainly an ambitious project, it pales into comparison to what the group would try next. For most ...
Stigma Around Mental Health
Katherine Portillo and Jaylene Cardona
March 13, 2020
Dealing with Mental Health issues is very difficult, let alone dealing with these problems as teenagers, especially when we are barely figuring out who we are as people and what our purpose is. By being educated on mental health we as people will be able to know how to help those who are suffering. ...
Beyond the Black Parade – Part I
Lukas Luna, Co-Copy Editor
March 13, 2020
To say My Chemical Romance’s return has sparked a renewed appreciation for their work is an understatement. Ever since the golden child of 2000s emo has announced reformation, everyone from the most “refined” music journalist to the average fan has been confessing to being huge fans of the band all...
How Mental Health Affects your Physical Health
Katherine Portillo, Writer
March 11, 2020
Many people are afraid to speak on the topic of mental health because society tells us it is not important, or at least, not as important as your physical well being. How can this be true with problems like eating disorders, self-harm, suicide, and panic disorders? Mental health is as important as your ...
Why Representation of Children with Disabilities Matters
Andre Lucas, Writer
March 5, 2020
Recently, an image of a handicapped child, Oliver Garza-Pena, viewing in astonishment an advertisement that featured a kid who happened to be handicapped just like Garza went viral online, and it has since stimulated a conversation about inclusion of the physically disabled in advertisements. My take on t...
Stigma Around Mental Health
Katherine Portillo, Writer
February 4, 2020
Dealing with Mental Health issues is very difficult, let alone dealing with these problems as teenagers, especially when we are barely figuring out who we are as people and what our purpose is. By being educated on mental health we as people will be able to know how to help those who are suffering...
How Mental Health Affects your Physical Health
Katherine Portillo, Writer
January 4, 2020
Many people are afraid to speak on the topic of mental health because society tells us it is not important, or at least, not as important as your physical well being. How can this be true with problems like eating disorders, self-harm, suicide, and panic disorders? Mental health is as important as your ...
Why Unity and Inclusiveness will Lead Democrats to Victory
Andre Lucas, Writer
December 1, 2019
Ten of the qualifying Democrats took the stage at the fifth Democratic presidential debate on Wednesday Oct. 20, moderated by MSNBC and The Washington Post. The candidates that have qualified were former Vice President Joe Biden, Sen. Bernie Sanders, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, South Bend, Indiana mayor Pete But...
Why Pulp Remains Relevant
Lukas Luna, Co-Copy Editor
April 8, 2019
The Britpop boom of the mid-90s was not something that was meant to last. This was made readily apparent by the genre’s numerous strong ties to the British culture of the day. Once society had moved on from the issues these bands sung about, the movement began to die a slow death as its artists too...
Arely Macedo, Photographer
February 20, 2020
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