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CULTURE

In the romance section of La Jolla’s local bookstore, Warwicks, nine titles by Colleen Hoover are featured. This includes one of her more recent books, “It Starts With Us,” a prequel to her most popular novel, “It Ends With Us.”

BookTok: Page Turners or Brainrotters?

Nora Bitar, Managing Editor
December 16, 2024
Balancing social and academic lives is already challenging, but FoMO exacerbates the issue by influencing students’ mindsets after they’ve already made their decisions. Abigail Wei (‘26) explains, “I sometimes find myself second-guessing whether I made the right choice, especially when I see others having fun or achieving something I didn’t prioritize.”

FoMO: When Missing Out Means Falling Behind

Melanie Yau, Online Editor
December 12, 2024
The sun was up at 6:02 a.m. on November 14.

Clock Shock!

Stevie Turquand, Staff Writer
December 9, 2024
Singer Chappell Roan came under fire when she told The Guardian she was not endorsing Kamala Harris in the 2024 U.S. election. Roan responded to criticism about her comment in two Tiktok videos. At the end of the second video she admitted for the first time: “I’m voting for f*king Kamala.”

Casting their Voice

Nora Bitar, Managing Editor
November 22, 2024
It’s almost Halloween, which means it’s time to rewatch all your favorite fall movies and shows — and maybe try a few new ones!

(Mildly) Spooky Movies for Spooky Season

Lucy Marek, Lead Content Editor
November 3, 2024
With the multitude of streaming services now available, it can be difficult to find someone who owns the same ones and watches the same shows on them.

Scarcer Cultural Connectivity?

Lucy Marek, Lead Content Editor
August 25, 2024
Philosophy in the Dune book series is heavily based on Islam, and the movie Dune: Part Two depicts clothing and rituals similar to Islamic tradition in many scenes.

Dune Part 2: Sand, Spectacle, and Society

Isadora Blatt, Editor-in-Chief
May 20, 2024
During the Passover Seder, Jewish families remove a drop of wine from their wine cups ten times to represent the ten plagues that Pharoah placed on Egypt to free the Jews from slavery.

Bishop’s Guided Seder: Reflections on the Israel-Gaza War and Hopes for Next Year in Peace

Sydney Chan, Editor-in-Chief
May 11, 2024
When searching for “Korean nails,” beautiful gel nails pop up. However, these images are often taken from Chinese apps — with Chinese watermarks still clearly visible. On the contrary, a Google search for “Chinese nails” results in bright red nails with Chinese flags and dragons painted on them. The “Korean nails” have no explicit reference to nationality.

A Skewed Perspective

Melanie Yau, Online Editor
May 9, 2024
Peeking Through the Sweater Sleeve

Peeking Through the Sweater Sleeve

Emeraude Westlake, Content Editor
May 9, 2024
Community, a show that follows a Spanish study group on their journey through community college, is a great series for people who love homages to famous movies, crazy adventures, and lots of laughs!

Lights, Camera, Comfort: Lighthearted Shows to Add to Your Watchlist

Lucy Marek, Lead Content Editor
May 5, 2024
Bound by Gender

Bound by Gender

Nora Bitar, Managing Editor
May 2, 2024
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